Family Gathers for Justice in Homicide
Relatives of a 20-year-old father plan a rally outside the FBI Las Vegas office to demand answers in his stabbing death.
By Martin Reynolds ·
Victor Lee Saganitso IV, a 20-year-old father, was found dead outside his cousin's home on the Moapa River Indian Reservation on October 17, 2026. His death remains a homicide under active investigation by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
The Clark County coroner determined that Saganitso died from a stab wound to the chest. The incident occurred about 55 miles northeast of Las Vegas. The FBI has confirmed the case is open but has declined to release specific details while the probe continues.
An FBI spokesperson stated that the agency is actively investigating the matter. The spokesperson noted that the ongoing nature of the investigation prevents them from providing further details to the public or the press at this time.
Victor's grandmother, Verdie Marble, described the reservation as a small, tight-knit community where such violence is hard to accept. Saganitso is survived by his girlfriend and their three-year-old daughter, Alaia. Family members recall him as a young man who enjoyed making music and playing basketball.
Marble said the family intends to keep Victor's story in the public eye. She stated, "He won't be pushed under the rug like some native stories." Marble added that the family aims to keep his memory alive through their actions to secure justice.
The family is organizing a gathering outside the FBI's Las Vegas field office on Saturday, November 7, at 2 p.m. They are asking anyone with information about the stabbing to come forward.
The Moapa River Police Department can be reached at 702-865-2828. Individuals may also submit tips directly to the FBI through its online portal.
