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Published on October 13, 2024
Identity of Deceased Man Found by I-15 Revealed, Search Continues for Missing Travel TrailerSource: Facebook/Coconino County Sheriff's Office

Tragic developments have emerged in the case of the body discovered near Southbound Interstate 15. Detectives, pressing forward with the investigation, have identified the victim as Russell Vinton, a 66-year-old man reported missing from Jacob Lake, Arizona. His identification was aided by a sketch released to the public on Wednesday, as stated Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department's press release.

Mr. Vinton's missing White 2017 Man Cave travel trailer, with Arizona license plate 5LA50N, is yet to be found. While Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department initially took the lead, the investigation has since been handed over to the Coconino County Sheriff’s Office in Arizona, who is now the lead investigative agency regarding the incident.

Last Sunday morning, around 7:26 a.m., the Las Vegas police received a call about a body found by the side of the road near Hidden Valley Road. When officers arrived, they discovered a male victim who had been shot and showed signs of physical trauma. This information was shared in a press release by the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department.

The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department continues to urge the public for any substantial information. Anyone with any information about this incident is urged to contact the LVMPD Homicide Section by phone at 702-828-3521, or by email at [email protected]. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers by phone at 702-385-5555, or on the internet at www.crimestoppersofnv.com.