Las Vegas Identifies Body Found in Lake Mead Barrel

• Las Vegas authorities identified a suspected murder victim found in a barrel in Lake Mead.
• The remains were discovered at Hemenway Harbor on May 1, 2022.
• Receding water levels helped expose the barrel, aiding in the discovery of the remains.
• The identification was made by the Clark County Office of the coroner/medical examiner in conjunction with police.
• The body is believed to be a victim of the mob.