Pahrump woman held as accessory in man’s death
A 35-year-old Pahrump woman was arrested on an accessory to murder charge Friday in connection with the death of a man whose body was dumped on the outskirts of town for coyotes to devour.
Nye County sheriff's deputies arrested Sylvia Castillo one day after Peter Helfrich was booked on murder charges.
The motive was still unclear Saturday.
The victim will be identified after family is notified.
Castillo told investigators that she helped Helfrich dispose of the man's remains several miles east of Pahrump near Wheeler Canyon, the Sheriff's Office said.
She was booked at Nye County Detention Center on charges of accessory to murder and destroying evidence.
Anyone with information on the case is asked to contact the Sheriff's Office at 775-751-7000.
Contact reporter Tom Ragan at tragan@reviewjournal.com or 702-224-5512.
