Prosecutors say sexual assault played role in Lesly Palacio slaying A judge ruled Monday that prosecutors can amend their indictment of a man accused of killing a Las Vegas woman in 2020, allowing authorities to argue a theory that sexual assault played a role in the high-profile case. Erick Rangel-Ibarra, 31, faced Chief District Judge Tierra Jones and sat with a stoic expression on his face as Chief Deputy District Attorney John Giordani and defense attorney Matthew Pennell argued the merits of whether a February 2021 indictment of Rangel-Ibarra could be changed. The indictment charged Rangel-Ibarra with murder, destroying evidence and accessory to commit murder, but did not charge Rangel-Ibarra with sex assault in the killing of Lesly Palacio, 20. Her body was found 10 days later in Moapa Valley, near Valley of Fire State Park.
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Prosecutors say sexual assault played role in Lesly Palacio slaying A judge ruled Monday that prosecutors can amend their indictment of a man accused of killing a Las Vegas woman in 2020, allowing authorities to argue a theory that sexual assault played a role in the high-profile case. Erick Rangel-Ibarra, 31, faced Chief District Judge Tierra Jones and sat with a stoic expression on his face as Chief Deputy
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Prosecutors say sexual assault played role in Lesly Palacio slaying A judge ruled Monday that prosecutors can amend their indictment of a man accused of killing a Las Vegas woman in 2020, allowing authorities to argue a theory that sexual assault played a role in the high-profile case. Erick Rangel-Ibarra, 31, faced Chief District Judge Tierra Jones and sat with a stoic expression on his face as Chief Deputy District Attorney John Giordani and defense attorney Matthew Pennell argued the merits of whether a February 2021 indictment of Rangel-Ibarra could be changed. The indictment charged Rangel-Ibarra with murder, destroying evidence and accessory to commit murder, but did not charge Rangel-Ibarra with sex assault in the killing of Lesly Palacio, 20. Her body was found 10 days later in
Prosecutors say sexual assault played role in Lesly Palacio slaying A judge ruled Monday that prosecutors can amend their indictment of a man accused of killing a Las Vegas woman …
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