Las Vegas: ‘more human remains’ found in drought-stricken Lake Mead after bodies were discovered in crates | US News

More bodies are believed to have been found at drought-stricken Lake Mead near Las Vegas – a week after a body was discovered in a crate, which police say may have Mafia links.

Park rangers received a report that “human skeletons” were found Saturday at the reservoir, which is facing record low water levels.

It arrives a week after a container a man’s body was shot was revealed on a newly emerged part of Lake Mead.

Police said the murder is believed to have occurred between the mid-1970s and early 1980s because the victim was wearing shoes made during that period.

Investigators are looking into whether the death is Mafia-related, homicide detective lieutenant Ray Spencer told the New York Times.

At the time of discovery, Lt Spencer said there was “a very good chance” that more human remains would be discovered.

In a statement, Lake Mead National Recreation Area said the latest discovery was reported in Callville Bay around 2 p.m. local time on Saturday.

Rangers are at the scene to recover what’s left and a coroner’s office has been contacted to determine the cause of death.

‘Bonus’ offered for bodies found

It is reported that two retired police officers in Las Vegas are offering rewards for those who find bodies in Lake Mead.

Retired officers David Kohlmeier and Daniel Minor are offering $5,000 to divers who find any remaining bodies, according to Fox5 Las Vegas.

“We believe there are others out there,” Mr Kohlmeier told the broadcaster.

“We believe there are cases of freezing happening there, or missing people in general. Because the water is so low, there is now an opportunity to recover historic bodies.”

Officers working for a TV show called The Problem Solver Show, are giving out rewards in an effort to bring closure to victims’ families and help police, Fox5 Las Vegas reports.

Lake Mead, formed by the Hoover Dam in the 1930s, and Lake Powell upstream, are part of a system that supplies water to more than 40 million people in several states including Arizona, California, Colorado and Nevada.