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Morgan Briel Amaya

Case from Las Vegas, NV dated Feb 05, 2020

Victim Details

Morgan Briel Amaya

Female

Hispanic / Latino

Las Vegas

NV

2020-02-05

22

Morgan

Briel Amaya

06/28/2026

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On February 5, 2020, the body of 22-year-old Morgan Briel Amaya was discovered in a suitcase near the intersection of Nellis Boulevard and Stewart Avenue in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Clark County Coroner later determined that Morgan died from a gunshot wound to the head.

The investigation into Morgan's death led to the arrest of a suspect. Las Vegas police arrested a man on charges of kidnapping, sexual assault, and murder in connection with Morgan's death. The suspect was taken into custody ...
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  • FOX5 Las Vegas: Las Vegas man arrested in connection with sexual assault, body found in suitcase
  • https://www.8newsnow.com/news/coroner-releases-cause-of-death-for-woman-whose-body-was-found-in-suitcase/
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