Las Vegas Sun

November 21, 2009

Currently: 65° | Complete forecast | Log in

Dead infant found in Las Vegas casino trash can

Metro Police are investigating the discovery of the lifeless body of an infant boy Sunday night in a trash can at a Las Vegas Strip hotel and casino.

An Excalibur Hotel and Casino security guard found the infant's body wrapped in a hotel gift bag and a pillow case in a trash can, according to police.

The hotel's security called police about 9:40 p.m. Sunday after hotel employees discovered the body while cleaning a trash receptacle inside a woman's restroom, police said.

Evidence at the scene on a hotel concourse near elevators to Guest Tower No. One indicated that someone had given birth recently, but the location is unknown at this time, police said.

The identity of the victim will be released by the Clark County coroner's office once the infant is identified and next of kin are notified. The cause of the infant's death has not been determined.

Anyone who knows anything about this case is urged to contact Metro Police homicide officers at 828-3521 or Crime Stoppers at 385-5555.

Discussion: 2 comments so far...

  1. How sad.

Post a comment

Commenting requires registration.

Comments are moderated by Las Vegas Sun editors. Our goal is not to limit the discussion, but rather to elevate it. Comments should be relevant and contain no abusive language. Full comments policy.

Username:
Password: (Forgotten your password?)

OR Create an account (It's free)

Cops, Courts and Safety

Breaking news and information from the Sun's law enforcement, courts and public safety sources.

  • Most Read
  • Discussed
  • Most E-mailed

Calendar »

  • 21 Sat
  • 22 Sun
  • 23 Mon
  • 24 Tue
  • 25 Wed