Las Vegas police arrested a 41-year-old man Monday after his grandmother was found stabbed to death in a central valley home, authorities said. Officers responding to a welfare check discovered the woman lying in bed with apparent stab wounds at a house in the 2200 block of East Desert Inn Road, and medical personnel pronounced her dead at the scene. Police later identified the suspect as Franklin Flores and took him into custody nearby, according to investigators.
What Investigators Say Happened
According to a Metropolitan Police Department news release, LVMPD communications received a call for a welfare check at about 8:17 a.m. Monday. Officers gained entry to the home and found the victim inside, prompting homicide detectives to respond. The department says Flores went into his grandmother’s home and killed her with an unknown weapon. He was later located and arrested near Stephanie Street and American Pacific Drive with assistance from the Henderson Police Department, the release states.
Booking And Identification
The Las Vegas Review-Journal reports that deputies booked Flores into the Clark County Detention Center on an open murder with a deadly weapon charge. The newspaper also notes that the Clark County coroner’s office has not yet released the victim’s name or the official cause and manner of death, and that detectives are continuing the investigation while seeking any witnesses or video that might help the case.
Next Steps In Court
FOX5 reports that Flores was expected to make an initial court appearance on Jan. 5, 2026, though that date could change as attorneys and prosecutors file paperwork. Authorities have not released a motive and say the investigation remains active.
How To Help
Police are asking anyone with information to contact the LVMPD Homicide Section at 702-828-3521 or [email protected], or to submit tips anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 702-385-5555. Those contact details were provided in the LVMPD statement and are reiterated in local reporting on the case.
