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Matthew Minkler

Case from Henderson, NV dated Jun 08, 2018

Victim Details

Matthew Minkler

Male

White / Caucasian

Henderson

NV

2018-06-08

17

Matthew

Minkler

06/27/2026

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In a tragic turn of events on June 8, 2018, 17-year-old Matthew Minkler, a Caucasian male, was found dead in an abandoned home in Henderson, Nevada. His death, caused by a gunshot wound to the head, was the grim culmination of what was initially described by the suspects as a game of "modified" Russian roulette. The scene of the crime was a vacant house on Cool Lilac Avenue, which had become a makeshift party spot for local teenagers.

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  • Las Vegas Review-Journal: Third boy arrested in fatal shooting of Las Vegas teen
  • LasVegasSun.com: Young suspect recounts shooting death of teen at abandoned Henderson home
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    I recently came across some details about Matthew Minkler's case that have stayed with me, particula... ...Read More
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