Man found dead at Hard Rock Hotel in Lake Tahoe

STATELINE - A man was found dead at a south shore Lake Tahoe casino hotel room Tuesday night with the suspect in the killing at large, according to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO).

The crime happened at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Lake Tahoe and the suspect is an adult female, according to the sheriff’s office.

DCSO deputies responded to the Hard Rock at 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 3, for a death investigation of a male in one of their rooms.

The victim has been identified as Kevin LeRoy Edwards, age 56. His driver’s license listed an address in Dublin, Calif., however, DCSO has learned that he was more recently living at an address in Reno.

DCSO is looking for a person of interest in the homicide. A woman was seen with Edwards at the casino prior to his death. His 2001 silver BMW 4-door sedan is missing. The vehicle may have paper plates, due to being unregistered.

Further information will be released at another time.

Anyone with information can contact Investigator Nadine Chrzanowski at (775) 782-9909.