Man charged in Las Vegas model’s death returns to court

Christopher Prestipino, charged with murder in the death of Las Vegas model Esmeralda Gonzalez, appears in court at the Regional Justice Center, Nov. 5, 2019, in Las Vegas. (Bizuayehu Tesfaye/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @bizutesfaye

Esmeralda Gonzalez (Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department)

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By David Ferrara / Las Vegas Review-Journal

February 5, 2020 - 8:31 am

A man charged in the slaying of a 24-year-old model, whose body was found last year encased in concrete, is due back in court Wednesday.

Christopher Prestipino, 45, faces murder and kidnapping charges in the death of Esmeralda Gonzalez.

Last week, District Judge Michelle Leavitt ordered Prestipino’s arrest after he failed to appear in court. He was arrested within hours.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

Contact David Ferrara at dferrara@reviewjournal.com or 702-380-1039. Follow @randompoker on Twitter.

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