By james art The Reno Police Department is investigating a homicide after an elderly woman was found dead on Tuesday, October 29th.
Officers responded to a call from the 7000 block of Mustengo Drive for a medical emergency involving an elderly woman. The medical team arrived at the scene and found the woman dead.
An autopsy performed by the Washoe County Medical Examiner’s Office ruled the death a homicide. Reno police homicide detectives took over the investigation.
On Thursday, October 31, detectives arrested William Griggs on a charge of apparent murder.
The deceased woman’s identity has not been released pending notification of next of kin by the Washoe County Regional Medical Examiner’s Office.
This investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information regarding this case is urged to contact the Reno Police Department’s non-emergency line at 775-334-2677. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Secret Witness by calling or texting 775-322-4900 or visiting secretwitness.com.