WEDNESDAY, MARCH 29, 2006

Homicide Investigation Update

The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office is continuing its investigation into the apparent murder of Albert Musalo, 75 years old from Reno and his wife Joan Musalo, 75 years old from Reno. Both victims were apparently shot inside their home sometime between Monday afternoon and yesterday evening. The investigation has determined that there were items taken from the residence. However, there were no visible signs of forced entry.

The initial emergency call was received at 7:21 p.m. Tuesday evening and was a request to respond to the home of an elderly couple living at 5955 Lake Geneva Drive in the gated community of Montreux. Sheriff’s Office patrol units were met at the scene by the adult daughter of the victims who reported that she had found the two deceased in their home. The daughter had become concerned about her parents when she had been unable to contact them for several days.

At this time, there is no further information available for release to the public and detectives have not identified a suspect or suspects in this case. Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact Detectives at 328-3320 or Secret Witness at 322-4900.

For additional information contact the PIO:
Office: 328-6370 Pager: 861-3312 Cell: 771-8252
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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 29, 2006

Montreux Mourns Loss of Couple

An elderly couple was found dead Tuesday evening at their Lake Geneva Court Dr. home.

The incident is being investigated by the Washoe County Sheriff’s Department. Deputies responded to a family member’s call at 7:20 Tuesday evening. Deputies announced the deaths appeared to be the result of "obvious trauma." No other details regarding the investigation have been released at this time.

"We are deeply saddened by this tragedy and extend our condolences to the family," said Rob Nichols, president of Montrêux Development Group. "We believe we have the most secure community in Northern Nevada. We are working very closely with law enforcement and are anxious to determine exactly what happened."

A press conference has been scheduled by the Washoe County Sheriff's Department today, Wednesday, March 29th, at 2:30 p.m. to address media inquiries and update the community on the status of the investigation.

This web site will be updated as more information is revealed.
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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 29, 2006

Washoe County Sheriff News Release

INCIDENT: Death Investigation Update
LOCATION: Lake Geneva Court -- Montreux
SUSPECT/S: Unknown at this time
DETAILS:
At approximately 7:30 p.m., the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office was called to respond to the home of an elderly couple living on Lake Geneva Court in the gated community of Montreux. Sheriff’s Office patrol units were met at the scene by relatives of the couple who reported that they had found the two deceased in the home. This was confirmed by patrol deputies, the residence was immediately secured and detectives and forensic investigators were requested.

At this time, the case is being considered a murder investigation. The victims were Albert Musalo, 75 years old from Reno and his wife Joan Musalo, 75 years old from Reno. Both victims were found in their residence located at 5955 Lake Geneva Court by the couple’s daughter. The daughter then called 911 and requested that the Sheriff’s Office respond.

Sheriff’s Office Detectives are continuing their investigation at this time. A news conference is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. this afternoon at the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office to update the media on this case. Please contact Deputy Michelle Youngs with your questions.

For additional information contact the PIO:
Office: 328-6370 Pager: 861-3312 Cell: 771-8252
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