Local Woman’s Body Discovered in Suitcase in Las Vegas
A woman whose body was discovered stuffed inside luggage in Las Vegas earlier this month has been identified as Kristen Avelar, a 46-year-old resident from Middleburg Heights, Ohio. This confirmation comes from a spokesperson with the Berea City School District, who noted that Avelar was a graduate of Midpark High School, Class of 1996.
Las Vegas police were called to the scene on October 3 at approximately 4:20 p.m., following reports of a body near Spencer Street and East Reno Avenue, close to Harry Reid International Airport. Upon arrival, officers found Avelar’s body inside a suitcase near an apartment complex in the area.
Due to the “suspicious nature” of her death, the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department’s homicide section has taken over the investigation.
Authorities are urging anyone who knew Avelar or has information regarding her activities prior to her death to contact the LVMPD Homicide Section at 702-828-3521 or via email at homicide@lvmpd.com. To provide tips anonymously, individuals can reach out to Crime Stoppers at 702-385-5555 or visit www.crimestoppersofnv.com.
