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Meth overdose killed man found dead in July

The man whose body was found by a construction worker near a central valley cemetery in July died from a meth overdose, according to the Clark County coroner's office.

Manuel Henry Trujillo, 43, of Las Vegas, died from methamphetamine intoxication, staff said Friday. His death was ruled an accident.

Las Vegas police said Trujillo's body was found July 22 by a construction worker across the street from Woodlawn Cemetery, near the intersection of Owens Avenue and Las Vegas Boulevard.

Contact Kimberly De La Cruz at kdelacruz@reviewjournal.com or 702-383-0381. Find her on Twitter: @KimberlyinLV

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