Man arrested after telling officers he killed his girlfriend, Henderson police say
LAS VEGAS (FOX5) — A 28-year-old man was arrested after he told police he killed his girlfriend, and officers found her with stab wounds.
The Henderson Police Department said officers responded to a home at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday in the 200 block of W. Horizon Ridge Parkway, near Eastern Avenue. Police said a call came from a man, later identified as Maurice Vanderall, saying he had killed his girlfriend. He also said he tried to harm himself.
When officers arrived, they contacted Vanderall and entered the home to find a woman with multiple stab wounds. Police said she died at the scene.
Vanderall was taken into custody. The Clark County Coroner’s Office will release the identity of the victim.
This is being investigated as the eighth homicide in the City of Henderson for 2025. Police said those affected by domestic violence should seek help.
Resources are available through the Henderson Police Department Victim/Witness Advocate Program. Officials say the program provides support to crime victims, witnesses, and their families:
- Information and referrals to community service agencies
- Court accompaniment and guidance throughout the legal process
- Assistance with Victims of Crime Program applications
- Help completing temporary protection order applications
- Updates on the status of criminal cases
- Counseling referrals
- Relocation assistance
Police say for emergencies, call 911. Additional information and resources are available at the cityofhenderson.com
Anyone with information about this case is urged by police to call the Henderson Police Department at 702-267-4911, 3-1-1, or, to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 702-385-5555 or visit Crime Stoppers website. Tips directly leading to a felony arrest, or an indictment processed through Crime Stoppers, may result in a cash reward.
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