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Burning Man Homicide Victim Identified as Russian National Vadim Kruglov

Investigators seek tips in a time-sensitive probe complicated by the desert city's impermanence, with organizers pledging support for an anonymous reward program.

Overview

  • Authorities said Kruglov, 37, was identified by fingerprints through the Washoe County Medical Examiner and his family was notified.
  • A deputy was flagged down around 9:14 p.m. on Aug. 30 near 8:30 and I streets, where Kruglov was found lying in a pool of blood.
  • Pershing County investigators are treating the case as a homicide, have not released the cause of death, and have not identified a suspect.
  • The sheriff’s office urged anyone with information to contact Investigator Josh Nicholson as they work to develop leads.
  • Burning Man Project said it is cooperating with law enforcement and plans a donation to the Secret Witness program as limited connectivity and the city’s teardown constrain evidence collection.