The DNA of a now-arrested public official was found at the site of a Las Vegas investigative reporter's fatal stabbing and the man was 'very upset' about upcoming stories the reporter was pursuing, police said Thursday.
“Every murder is tragic. But the killing of a journalist is particularly troublesome,” Lombardo said.
Koren said DNA at the crime scene outside German’s house matched Telles, and investigators serving a search warrant at Telles’ home found shoes and a distinctive wide straw hat. In a statement, German’s family called him “a loving and loyal brother, uncle and friend who devoted his life to his work exposing wrongdoing in Las Vegas and beyond.”
“We are relieved Robert Telles is in custody and outraged that a colleague appears to have been killed for reporting on an elected official,” the statement said. “Journalists can’t do the important work our communities require if they are afraid a presentation of facts could lead to violent retribution. We thank Las Vegas police for their urgency and hard work and for immediately recognizing the terrible significance of Jeff’s killing.