(KTNV) — On April 1, a press release from the Lyon County Sheriff said Troy Driver is now charged and booked with open murder with use of a deadly weapon in regards to the abduction and death of Naomi Irion.
Driver was originally charged with kidnapping according to past press releases.
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Metro says authorities ruled her death a homicide, and they say they know the cause of death, but will not release it.
Irion was abducted from the Walmart parking lot in Fernley on March 12 in the morning.
The press release says Driver remains in custody at the Lyon County Jail. The investigation still continues and additional information will be released when available.
MORE ON THE CASE OF NAOMI IRION:
March 30: Naomi Irion's body found in remote area of northern Nevada, officials say
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