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Lesly Palacio's family, friends gather to bring attention to homicide case

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Posted at 2:46 PM, Sep 25, 2020
and last updated 2020-09-26 02:18:58-04

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — A peaceful cruise and demonstration took place Friday evening in the memory of Lesly Palacio.

The 22-year-old Las Vegas woman went missing in early September after being seen with a man at Longhorn Casino.

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The man was later identified by police as 25-year-old Erick Rangel-Ibarra, who had also been reported missing along with his father Jose Rangel

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Palacio’s body was discovered in the Valley of Fire State Park.

The demonstration and cruise was at 4 p.m. at the famous Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas sign and then participants cruised to the courthouse in downtown Las Vegas.

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