Las Vegas investigators say they've identified shooting victim's body found in Lake Mead barrel
A barrel containing human remains surfaced at Lake Mead in 2022, and Las Vegas authorities now say they've identified the suspected murder victim.
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- Primary source: Fox News
- Published: Oct 15, 2026, 6:26 PM UTC
- Coverage area: Crime & Justice
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