New details into deadly fire in east Las Vegas

CREATED Feb. 6, 2013

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  • New disturbing information has been released about a man found dead in a home. Video by ktnv.com

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Las Vegas, NV (KTNV) -- New disturbing information has been released about a man found dead in a home.

Police said the victim was attacked and beaten before the fire. Investigators also confirmed someone put that body in the trunk of a car.

It happened Tuesday on Glistening Sands Drive, near Warm Springs Road and Eastern Avenue.

Police believe the victim walked in on a burglary.

After the man was beaten, investigators said he was left in the garage and the house was set on fire.

There's no word yet on how the fire was started or how the man died.