LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — DNA on a drink cup led Metro police to the person they are saying stabbed one other man throughout a combat in a northeast valley parking zone, in accordance with paperwork the 8 Information Now Investigators obtained.
Eric Molina, 42, is accused of stabbing and killing Vinny Garcia Hill, 32, on Aug. 31 in a comfort retailer parking zone on the intersection of Nellis Boulevard and Cheyenne Avenue.
Molina is accused of strolling away from the shop after the stabbing. Hill was stabbed seven occasions, police mentioned.
Each Molina and Hill independently bought fountain drinks from the comfort retailer and later fought outdoors, in accordance with paperwork. Earlier than the stabbing, Hill punched Molina within the face along with his drink cup.
As a part of the investigation, against the law scene analyst recovered two drink cups, together with their lids and straws, from the world, paperwork mentioned.
A number of folks later recognized Molina because the homicide suspect. One witness informed police Molina and Hill knew one another and had two current altercations. Every week earlier than the stabbing, Molina allegedly hit Hill within the head with a big piece of wooden, which “caused a lot of bleeding,” paperwork mentioned. Hill declined medical consideration when officers arrived to that decision and didn’t establish himself.
Police additionally reviewed video from an August visitors cease, the place they are saying officers stopped Molina for driving an unregistered SUV.
In mid-September, the LVMPD Forensic Lab matched the drink lid and straws to Molina and Hill. One merchandise, “a clear plastic lid with a straight straw,” matched Molina by means of the nationwide DNA system. Henderson police collected Molina’s DNA throughout a 2016 arrest, police mentioned.
Police arrested Molina on a warrant on Oct. 30, data mentioned. He refused to look for 3 courtroom appearances. On Tuesday, a decide denied setting bail.
Data present police additionally arrested Molina on a bench warrant on prices of home battery and coercion. In that case, a decide ordered Molina to pay a advantageous and attend courses. Court docket data present Molina later picked up a DUI cost and failed to look in courtroom.
