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Jennifer Ann Ratay

Case from Las Vegas, NV dated Sep 03, 2019

Victim Details

Jennifer Ann Ratay

Female

White / Caucasian

Las Vegas

NV

2019-09-03

39

Jennifer

Ann Ratay

07/11/2026

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On September 3, 2019, the body of 39-year-old Jennifer Ann Ratay was discovered in a disturbing and gruesome manner in Las Vegas, Nevada. Her body was found inside a 55-gallon metal drum at a residence, prompting a swift and thorough investigation by the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police.

The suspect in this case is Chuck Chesser, a 38-year-old man who was arrested and charged in connection with Ratay's murder. Chesser was taken into custody on September 4, 2019, and he has been held at the C ...
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  • FOX5 Las Vegas: Prosecutor: Man confesses to shooting Las Vegas woman, putting body in drum
  • KSNV: Coroner identifies woman's body found in drum
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