Some reportedly remained in the hands of John D. Lee. The remaining personal property of the Baker–Fancher party was taken to the tithing house at Cedar City and auctioned off to local Mormons. Brigham Young, appalled at what had taken place, initially ordered an investigation into the massacre but in the end it must be acknowledged that his own unwillingness to work with Federal authorities contributed both directly and indirectly to the blunder of justice, and was part of the reason two trials were necessary.
Some allegedly remained in the possession of John D. Lee. The remaining personal belongings of the Baker–Fancher party were transported to the tithing house at Cedar City and sold to local Mormons through an auction. Brigham Young, outraged by what had occurred, initially ordered a probe into the massacre but ultimately acknowledged that his reluctance to collaborate with Federal authorities contributed significantly to the botched justice process, which necessitated two trials.