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A woman from Middleburg Heights, Ohio, has been found dead inside a luggage in Las Vegas. The victim has been identified as 46-year-old Kristen Avelar by the Clark County Coroner’s Office. The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) responded to a report of a possible dead person near Spencer Street and East Reno Avenue. Upon arrival, officers discovered the woman’s body inside the luggage near an apartment complex. Medical personnel confirmed that the woman was deceased.

According to reports, Kristen Avelar was a 1996 graduate of Midpark High School in Middleburg Heights, Ohio. The LVMPD Homicide Section has taken over the investigation due to the suspicious nature of Avelar’s death. Police are urging anyone who knew Avelar or has information about her activities before her death to come forward.

If you have any information regarding this case, you can contact the LVMPD Homicide section by phone at 702-828-3521 or via email at homicide@lvmpd.com. Alternatively, you can reach out to Crime Stoppers anonymously at 702-385-5555 or by visiting www.crimestoppersofnv.com.

In a separate incident, a Las Vegas woman was arrested for stealing a casket with a body inside, highlighting the unusual and disturbing crimes that can occur in the area. The community is shocked by these events and is looking for answers to understand what happened to Kristen Avelar. The police are seeking the public’s assistance in solving this case and bringing justice to the victim.

As more details emerge about this tragic incident, the authorities are dedicated to uncovering the truth and ensuring that those responsible are held accountable. The community is urged to come together and support the investigation to help bring closure to the family and friends of Kristen Avelar. Let us all work together to ensure that justice is served and prevent such heinous crimes from happening in the future.