In the summer of 2021, a grim discovery was made in North Las Vegas that began a homicide investigation into the death of 38-year-old Jessie Murillo, a Hispanic male. His body was found on July 23, 2021, inside a vehicle that had been towed from a downtown Las Vegas alley. The car had been removed a week prior at the request of a resident, suggesting Murillo had been deceased for some time before he was found.
The Clark County Coroner's Office later determined that Murillo's death was a
homicide caused by multiple gunshot wounds to his head and torso. The Metropolitan Police Department was notified by North Las Vegas police after the body was discovered at a tow yard in the 2500 block of Kiel Way. Investigators stated that evidence at the scene indicated that foul play was involved in his death.
Despite the ruling of his death as a homicide, there have been no public announcements regarding any suspects or arrests in the case. Law enforcement has appealed to the public for any information that may lead to a breakthrough in the investigation. As of now, the circumstances surrounding Jessie Murillo's death and who is responsible remain unsolved.
