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Mysterious Death of Pahrump Man Investigated

PAHRUMP (AP) — The death of a man discovered behind the Pahrump Nugget casino continues to be investigated by the Clark County coroner's office.

KSNV-TV reports employees found the body of Joszef Rasi June 15 behind the casino's maintenance facilities.

Two days prior to his discovery, Rasi had been booked into the Nye County Detention Center and charged with a DUI. He was released on his own recognizance by a Pahrump Justice Court Judge on June 14 and released from custody.

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Rasi's body was found about 16 hours later.

An autopsy has been conducted at the request of the sheriff's office.

The Clark County coroner's office will determine the cause of death.