WEST VALLEY CITY, Utah (ABC4) — The caretaker who allegedly left three disabled patients in a van for hours, resulting in their deaths from carbon monoxide poisoning, appeared in court Friday morning and was denied bail.
Isaiah Pulu, 25, is facing three counts of first-degree murder and is currently being held without bail.
The detention hearing was at 9 a.m. During the hearing, his lawyer requested his release. Pulu’s attorney shared Pulu’s public safety assessment with the judge, mentioning his young age and lack of criminal history. He claimed Pulu is not a violent individual.
The defense quoted the police report by saying, “While speaking to Isaiah he appeared very concerned. After Isaiah realized the three were deceased, tears swelled up in his eyes, and he appeared to be in disbelief.”…