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Man found dead near Pahrump Nugget Hotel and Casino

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By KIMBERLY DE LA CRUZ LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL

June 15, 2015 - 3:06 pm

A man was found dead behind the Pahrump Nugget Hotel and Casino Monday morning, according to sheriff’s deputies.

Nye County Sheriff’s deputies responded to 681 Highway 160 South to check on a man lying on the ground, the department wrote in a release.

The man, identified in the release as Jozef Rasi, was pronounced dead there.

His death is under investigation and considered suspicious.

Anyone with information pertaining to this investigation is asked to contact the Nye County Sheriff’s Office at 775-751-7000, or tips can be e-mailed to NCSO_Detectives@co.nye.nv.us.

Contact Kimberly De La Cruz at kdelacruz@reviewjournal.com or 702-383-0381. Find her on Twitter: @KimberlyinLV

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