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A few weeks after a man was found dead at the peak of Burning Man’s Day, authorities released vital new evidence.
Vadim Kruglov, 37, On the evening of August 30, a sign burn was caused when thousands of festival participants gathered together to participate in the event Nevada’s remote black rock desert.
The Penshing County Sheriff’s Office releases new details about the office Suspected murder weapon, Information authorities believe that it may be crucial to identify and arrest suspects.
“It seems that the injury was caused by a single stab in the victim’s neck,” the sheriff’s office said in the latest update.
Other strange incidents were reportedly happening in Burning Man while police hunted the murderer
Vadim Kruglov, a 37-year-old Russian national living in Washington state, was found “lying in a pool of blood,” according to the Pershing County Sheriff’s Office. (Siobhan McAndrew /Reno Gazette Journal via USA /@sofi.co__ via Instagram)
Deputies said they found a green kitchen next to the victim’s body, which investigators believe is Murder weapon. A copy of the knife was released this week as part of a renewed effort to generate public prompts.
Officials said the attack occurred around 9:14 p.m., like towering wooden statues burned up, accompanied by fireworks, music and a large crowd. A participant found Kruglov’s body and marked a deputy, but officials said he was “apparently dead” when the deputies arrived.
Initially, delegates could only describe him as gray-haired, brown-haired between the ages of 35 and 40. By September 3, he was identified as Kruglov, the first attendee of Burning Man.
Witnesses reportedly recalled a creepy encounter, and the burning man’s homicide was unsolved
The Pershing County Sheriff’s Office released a stock image of kitchen knives that they believe are similar to weapons found near the Burning People’s Day murder victims. (Panxing County Sheriff’s Office)
After learning that his son died, Kruglov’s father Igor released an emotional video of Russia.
“Words can’t express my feelings,” he said. “He stands for justice, and I believe injustice happens here. I want those responsible to face consequences.”
Law enforcement is urging festival viewers to review any photos, videos or memories from the evening of August 30. They are particularly interested in the area around 8:00 to 8:45, and my street between 8:00 and 9:30 pm (my street) is part of Black Rock City’s unique clock-style street grid.
A person recorded during the annual Burning Man’s Day held on September 4, 2023. (Julie Hospy/AFP via Getty Images)
The Sheriff’s Office previously said: “We provide information about any suspicious identifiers specifically for anyone who commits such an outrageous crime.”
The homicide has limited a turbulent year among burning men, and the company has also seen reports of electric incidents, unplanned childbirths and arrests of 44 people, more than double the total last year, According to the Reno Gazette magazine.
The Burning Male Official said in a statement that they are working with law enforcement and urged visitors not to hinder the investigation, according to Associated Press.
“The safety and well-being of our community is crucial,” the statement said, adding that participants can use support services.
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The organization did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Fox News Digital.
Anyone with information about the case is urged to contact the Pershing County Sheriff’s Office.
Julia Bonavita and Sophia Compton of Fox News Digital contributed to the report.
Stepheny Price is involved in crimes, including missing persons, homicides and immigration crimes. Story tip: stepheny.price@fox.com.
