Police reveal identity of man found in a barrel in drought-stricken Lake Mead
The remains of Edward Lelburian Jackson were first discovered in 2022, and an initial autopsy revealed he was killed decades ago
TL;DR
- The identity of a homicide victim found in a barrel at Lake Mead in 2022 has been confirmed as Edward Lelburian Jackson.
- Jackson, who also went by 'Buddy,' is believed to have been killed between the mid-1970s and early 1980s.
- His identity was confirmed through DNA analysis and genealogy profiling in partnership with Oklahoma State University.
- Jackson was from Arkansas and had no known ties to Las Vegas, though he had records in California and Utah.
- Current investigations have found no evidence to support past speculation of organized crime involvement in his murder.
- The discovery of Jackson's remains is one of several uncovered at Lake Mead as water levels have receded due to drought.
- The investigation into the circumstances and perpetrator of Jackson's murder can now proceed.