Vegas Sisters Lured Man for Sex Before Robbing, Killing Him: Cops

Summary

A Las Vegas man, Connor Rebelo, was found dead in an apartment complex parking lot with a gunshot wound to the head. Three suspects are in custody, accused of luring him under the pretense of a sexual encounter with the intent to rob him. The trio allegedly beat Rebelo, pistol-whipped him, and ultimately shot him. Evidence from text messages between the suspects and their financial struggles suggest a premeditated plan. The defendants face charges of open murder, battery with intent to commit robbery, and conspiracy to commit robbery.

Takeaways

• 🔍 A Las Vegas man, Connor Rebelo, was found shot to death at an apartment complex, with three suspects currently in custody.
• 🚨 Authorities believe the victim was lured by the promise of sex with the intent to rob him, escalating to his murder.
• 📅 The incident occurred on July 19th, shortly before 8:00 p.m., with police responding to reports of gunshots.
• 👤 The victim was identified as an 18-year-old holding a gun with his finger on the trigger, pronounced dead at the scene.
• 👥 A witness reported seeing three men attack Connor, with one using a gun to hit him multiple times before shooting.
• 🚔 Police followed a car matching suspect descriptions, leading to the detention of three individuals including Nathan Nava and Skyler Bailey.
• 📱 Text messages between the suspects revealed a plan to rob Connor, who worked at a business that refilled ATMs and was known to show off money on social media.
• 🤝 The suspects were experiencing financial difficulties and had been evicted from their home, which may have motivated the robbery.
• 🧍‍♀️ Emily Rideout, Skylar Bailey's sister, was involved in the scheme, texting with Connor to arrange a meeting that ended in his murder.
• 🔒 Nathan Nava, Skyler Bailey, and Emily Rideout were all arrested and charged with open murder, battery with the intent to commit robbery, and conspiracy to commit robbery.
• 🏛 The case is set for a preliminary hearing on September 7th, with the possibility of the defendants pleading out due to the strength of the evidence against them.

Q & A

What was the initial crime the trio planned to commit against Connor Rebelo?

The trio initially planned to lure Connor Rebelo for sex with the intent to rob him.

How did the situation escalate to murder?

During the robbery scheme, Connor was pistol-whipped and then shot in the head, leading to his death.

What was the role of the woman in the trio, according to the witness?

The witness stated that the woman stood by and did nothing to diffuse the situation, and then ran away once the shooting occurred.

How did the police identify the suspects?

Police identified the suspects through a combination of witness descriptions, surveillance, and following a car that matched the description of the suspects' vehicle.

What was the relationship between Nathan Nava, Skyler Bailey, and Emily Rideout?

Nathan Nava and Skyler Bailey were in a relationship and had a child together. Emily Rideout was Skyler Bailey's sister.

What evidence did the police find on the suspects' phones that linked them to the crime?

The police found messages between the suspects discussing the robbery plan, including messages from Emily Rideout pretending to be someone named Emily to lure Connor, and financial difficulties that motivated the robbery.

Why did the police believe Connor Rebelo was a target for robbery?

Connor Rebelo worked at a business that refilled ATMs and frequently posted photos with large sums of money on social media, making him a target for robbery.

What charges are Nathan Nava, Skyler Bailey, and Emily Rideout facing?

They are facing charges of open murder, battery with the intent to commit robbery, and conspiracy to commit robbery.

What is the significance of the charge 'open murder' in Nevada?

In Nevada, 'open murder' allows the jury to decide the level of murder, whether it's first-degree, second-degree murder, or manslaughter.

What potential defense strategy might the defendants use, considering Connor was found with a gun?

A defense attorney might argue that the defendants felt their lives were in danger because Connor had a weapon, but this is unlikely to succeed given they were the instigators of the criminal activity.

What is the likelihood of more arrests in this case?

It's possible more arrests could be made, especially if others played a role in planning or covering up the crime, but they may not necessarily be charged with murder.