Liam Husted

Remains Found - Confirmed ID

Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area
Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area

About Liam Husted's case

Primary Source: CNN

According to CNN,

The boy was discovered around 7:45a (10:45a ET) Friday, May 28, 2021, lying in a forested area of Mountain Springs Trailhead near mile marker 20 on State Route 160, according to Las Vegas police. The area is about 25 miles southwest of downtown Las Vegas. Medical personnel who responded to the call pronounced him dead at the scene, police said. “Detectives believe the victim is between the ages of 8 and 12, he is 4’11” and weighs 123 pounds. Due to the location of the body, the victim may have lived in Las Vegas, Pahrump, Baker or other nearby cities,” the department said. Authorities are not releasing information about injuries to the body, Spencer said.

The boy’s cause and manner of death will be released by the Clark County coroner’s office. The homicide section of Las Vegas police can be reached at 702-828-3521. Tipsters who want to stay anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 702-385-5555 or go to crimestoppersofnv.com.

A woman earlier mistakenly identified the boy as her 8-year-old son, contacting police after an initial sketch was released by police and positively identifying him after seeing photos of his body, according to LVMPD Lt. Raymond Spencer. Saturday morning, May 29, 2021, after police held a news conference about the discovery of the body, officers received information that the boy who was thought to be dead was actually camping with his father and 11-year-old brother “in an area of central Utah that was outside of cellphone reception,” a statement from the LVMPD said.

Officers confirmed the boys and their father were safe, the statement said.

Personal Characteristics

Age / Ethnicity

Gender / Hair / Eyes

Distinguishing Marks

Not Available

Profession / Education

Height / Weight

Activity

Not Available

Points of Interest

POIs

Near Mountain Springs Trailhead, Near Mile Marker 20

Body Found

In An Area Of Victorville, California

Last Known Location

Investigative Details

Potential Dangerous Area Due to the investigative status of this case, Missing NPF cautions visitors of the connected Place(s) and Places of Interests (POIs).

Foul Play Suspected: Yes
Resolution: Not Yet Updated
Suicide Suspected: No
Cause of Death: Murder - Asphyxiation

Significant Dates

Reported Missing: Wednesday, May 26, 2021 (3 years ago)
Date Found: Friday, May 28, 2021 (3 years ago)

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Entities

Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department

Local Law Enforcement

San Jose Police Department

Local Law Enforcement

Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)

Federal Law Enforcement

Administrative Details

Monday, January 8, 2024 (7 months ago)

Missing NPF Public Identification Number (MPID) 10333

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