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Fundraiser held for Lesly Palacio as suspects remain on the run

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Posted at 9:35 PM, Oct 10, 2020
and last updated 2020-10-11 02:39:45-04

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — Family and friends of Lesly Palacio gathered for a fundraiser Saturday in hopes that someone will do the right thing.

The fundraiser hoped to raise the reward amount for catching the two men wanted in her disappearance and killing.

RELATED: Lesly Palacio's family calling for arrests after body found in Nevada desert

The 22-year-old went missing in early September after police say she was last seen with 25-year-old Erick Rangel-Ibarra at Longhorn Casino.

Later her body was found near the Valley of Fire State Park.

Rangel-Ibarra has been on the run ever since along with his father Jose Rangel, according to police.

RELATED:LVMPD issues arrest warrants in woman's murder

Palacio’s family has spoken out time and time again hoping that the duo would be caught.

“If you see them anywhere, Mexico, California, Texas, Vegas please call the police,” says one family member.

Palacio’s tragic story has gained attention near and far.

The family's GoFundMe has raised nearly $17,000.