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Homicide Probe at Burning Man After Man Found Dead in Pool of Blood

Investigators cite the pop-up city's remote, short-lived setting as a key complication.

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The “Man” effigy burns as part of an earlier Burning Man counterculture gathering in the Nevada desert. A man was found dead Saturday at Burning Man, launching a federal investigation.
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Overview

  • As the 'Man' effigy began to burn around 9:14 p.m. on Aug. 30, a participant flagged down a deputy who found a white adult male unresponsive on the ground.
  • Pershing County deputies, BLM rangers, Black Rock Rangers and the Washoe County forensics team secured a perimeter, processed the scene and interviewed nearby attendees.
  • Officials have not confirmed the victim’s identity and reported no cause of death, suspects or arrests; the body was transported to the Washoe County Medical Examiner’s Office.
  • Organizers said they are cooperating with law enforcement, asked participants not to interfere, and noted on-site support services and free Wi‑Fi for communications.
  • Authorities expect a sustained law enforcement presence at the location and ask anyone with information to contact Investigator Josh Nicholson at the Pershing County Sheriff's Office at 775-273-2641.