On 2 September 2023, a man was found dead at the Burning Man festival in Nevada, USA. The Pershing County Sheriff's Office is investigating the apparent homicide. They seek help to identify the victim: a white male, 35-40 years old, 6 feet tall, 200 lbs, with short brown hair and facial hair. The body was discovered between 8 and 9 pm, lying in a pool of blood. Police have cordoned off part of the site and interviewed nearby festival-goers. Burning Man organizers are cooperating with law enforcement. The sheriff warns attendees to stay vigilant. This incident adds to recent challenges at the event, including last year's rainstorm and this year's dust storm. (Updated 2 Sep 2025, 01:24 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- On 2 September 2023 , a man was found dead at the Burning Man festival in Nevada, USA
- The Pershing County Sheriff's Office is investigating the apparent homicide
- They seek help to identify the victim: a white male, 35-40 years old, 6 feet tall, 200 lbs, with short brown hair and facial hair