Henderson police say Virgil Tibbs, 86, was found dead last Saturday after disappearing on Oct. 28. The department announced the discovery in a news release but did not disclose the exact location where Tibbs’ remains were located.
Authorities said the body was found within the jurisdiction of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, which has assumed the lead role in the death investigation. Henderson police referred further questions to Metro.
No cause of death or additional details about the circumstances surrounding Tibbs’ disappearance were released by either agency.
Sources: Las Vegas Review-Journal
Original reporting: Las Vegas Review-Journal →
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