Burning Man homicide unsolved as witness reportedly recalls chilling encounter
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Weeks after a man was found dead at the height of the Burning Man festival, authorities have released a crucial new piece of evidence.

Vadim Kruglov, 37, a Russian national living in Tacoma, Washington, was discovered “lying in a pool of blood”

Burning Man Festival Death

A person records during the annual Burning Man Festival Sept. 4, 2023. (Julie Jammot/AFP via Getty Images)

“We are specifically seeking information regarding any suspect identifiers for any person who would commit such a heinous crime,” the sheriff’s office previously said.

The homicide capped a turbulent year at Burning Man, which also saw reports of an electrocution, an unplanned childbirth, and 44 arrests — more than double last year’s total, according to the Reno Gazette Journal.

Burning Man officials said in a statement that they are cooperating with law enforcement and urged visitors to not impede the investigation, according to The Associated Press. 

“The safety and well-being of our community are paramount,” the statement said, adding that support services are available to participants. 

The organization did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment. 

Anyone with information about the case is urged to contact the Pershing County Sheriff’s Office.

Fox News Digital’s Julia Bonavita and Sophia Compton contributed to this report. 

Stepheny Price covers crime including missing persons, homicides and migrant crime. Story tips: stepheny.price@fox.com.

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