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Authorities were called out to the 6900 block of Dunsbach Way in the evening on Saturday. Once they arrived, the police discovered the victim, later identified as 59-year-old Jodi Grotts, suffering from obvious stab wounds. She was immediately declared deceased at the scene.
Detectives began questioning witnesses and neighbors, and collecting evidence to determine what could have possibly happened. It wasn’t long before officers determined that the woman had been living with a roommate in the apartment. The roommate reportedly allowed her 34-year-old son, later identified as Mason Mireles, to visit.
During the visit, Mireles allegedly left the apartment for a while. When he returned, his mother reported he was “acting strange” and carrying a knife. Suddenly, she claimed Mireles starting acting like a “raging lunatic”. Investigators believe Mireles began yelling at the victim and stabbing her multiple times.
The suspect’s mother told authorities that she attempted to stop Mireles from attacking the victim, but she was unsuccessful. She called 911 immediately when the stabbing started and rushed out of the apartment as Mireles continued to attack.
A few hours after the incident, authorities took the suspect into custody. He was discovered with a knife and a hatchet but immediately told authorities that he did not stab anyone. He also provided an alibi stating he was at a friend’s apartment. When authorities checked out the apartment provided in the alibi, they discovered it was vacant.
Right now, investigators do not have a clear reason as to why the altercation happened. Mireles was booked into the Calrk County Detention Center on charges of open murder with a deadly weapon.
According to public records, the suspect has an extensive arrest history. Since 2011, he’s been arrested on multiple charges including at least four battery charges. With such a serious record, it’s likely that the judge will not be lenient.
An open murder charge in Nevada means the suspect could potentially get charged with anything from first-degree murder to involuntary manslaughter. Each of the different types of homicide charges you could face in Nevada comes with different penalties.
Since Nevada is a capital punishment state, it’s possible to receive the death penalty when you’ve committed first-degree murder and the aggravating circumstances outweigh the mitigating factors in your case.
If you get charged with another form of murder, then you could still face life in prison without the possibility of seeking parole.
With such serious consequences at risk, it makes the most sense to hire a criminal defense attorney if you ever get hit with any type of murder charge.
Here at LV Criminal Defense, our team of attorneys can help you navigate your charges. Contact us now by leaving your details on our online form or by calling our office directly at (702) 623-6362 to discuss your case in more detail with our team.
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