A body found off the dirt extension of Chimney Road near Sun Valley back in August still has no name attached to it, and Washoe County investigators are once again asking the public for help. Detectives believe the remains may have been sitting at that remote spot for an extended period before anyone discovered them on Aug. 21.
The Washoe County Sheriff's Office is renewing its call for information in the case, according to KTVN, which reported that a body was found that day off the dirt extension of Chimney Road near Sun Valley. The outlet notes that Washoe County detectives believe the body may have been at the location for an extended period of time before being discovered, though investigators have not said how long that might have been.
No Identity, No Cause of Death Released
As of a Sept. 25 report from the Reno Gazette Journal, the sheriff's office had not released the person's identity or said how they died. At that point, investigators had not released either detail, and the case remained open.
Despite the unsettling nature of finding a body that had apparently gone unnoticed for some time in the Sun Valley area, the sheriff's office has stressed there is no threat to the public, per the same KTVN report. Investigators are specifically asking anyone who was in or frequented the area before the discovery and may have observed anything suspicious to come forward.
Months-Long Silence Prompts Another Public Push
KOLO-TV reported that the sheriff's office asked the public once more on Nov. 9 for information in a death investigation that stretches back to August, underscoring just how long this case has gone without a break. The renewed appeal, detailed by KOLO-TV, comes roughly six weeks after the Reno Gazette Journal's own report on the stalled case.
Secret Witness is offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and prosecution of those involved. Anyone with a tip can reach the Washoe County Sheriff's Office Detective Division at 775-328-3320 or by emailing [email protected], referencing case number WC26-4607.
Those who prefer to stay anonymous can instead contact Secret Witness at 775-322-4900 or by emailing [email protected]. The organization lists the case among its open files, according to Secret Witness.
