Michael Whitten

Murdered

A man is found dead off the Mount Rose Highway in Reno
On December 1, 1979, the body of 26-year-old Michael Whitten was discovered off Mount Rose Highway, just south of Reno, Nevada. Whitten, described as a transient, was found in an area known for its seclusion, adding to the difficulty of solving the case. The crime scene was located approximately 400 yards from the site where another body had been found two years prior, further complicating the investigation. His death remains unsolved, and the Washoe County Sheriff's Office continues to seek any ...Read More

Unsolved Homicides - Washoe County Sheriff's Office

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