Authorities in Henderson, Nevada are investigating after the body of a woman was found inside a burning drum late Tuesday.
Police and fire officials responded to a “fire incident” report in the 1700 block of Sunset Road just before 8 p.m. and made a shocking discovery.
Fire crews found a metal drum on fire and extinguished the flames to find a deceased woman inside the charred drum.
The incident is being investigated as a “suspicious death.” The identity of the victim will be determined by the Clark County Coroner’s Office.
Anyone with information is urged to call the Henderson Police Department at 702-267-4911, 3-1-1, or Crime Stoppers at 702-385-5555.
Information directly leading to an arrest or an indictment in the case through Crime Stoppers will result in a cash reward.
