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Daniel Munoz Murder Case Continued to March

Daniel Munoz Murder Case Continued to March
Munoz appearing in Reno Justice Court. Photo by Leanna Lehman.

Daniel Lee Munoz, 71, appeared in Reno Justice Court today, Jan. 15, on charges of Open Murder. During the Mandatory Status Conference, Munoz appeared with retained attorney Orrin Johnson, who requested a 45 day continuance to allow time to review discovery documents. 

Johnson informed Judge Kendra Bertschy that the defense would likely be requesting a bail hearing to address his client’s custodial status prior to the next hearing. Munoz is currently in custody at Washoe County jail with bail of $5 million, bondable only, reduced from $10 million.

Should  Munoz post bail, he is ordered to have no contact with his minor children until a court reaches a decision regarding those issues. He must surrender his passport and consent, to GPS monitoring prior to release. Further, he may not possess any weapons or firearms.

Munoz, long time Fallon resident, is accused of killing his 40 year old wife at their Reno home, and burying her body in the yard of their Fallon residence on Rio Drive. He is next scheduled to appear March 5 at 1:30 in Reno Justice Court. 

Stay posted for more information as the case develops.

 

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Anonymous 03/19/2025 06:44 PM
Are there any updates on this case?

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Comment author: Gus WidickComment text: I was in the Navy with Mike, Lemoore FL. To Jacksonville FL. He was a great friend and shipmate. You knew when he was in the room his laughter was unmistakable. Rest in peace old friend.Comment publication date: 5/2/26, 10:25 PMComment source: Obituary - Michael Charles DarnallComment author: DaveComment text: I Live in Moundhouse, was woken around 1:00AM to rattling and vibrating. Nothing too serious, just a bit of noise and glass items clinking together. Could feel bed shake too.Comment publication date: 5/1/26, 4:41 PMComment source: Earthquake Swarm Hits FallonComment author: Winnie DowlingComment text: So proud of Kelli Kelly. She is most definitely a collaborator and is very well known throughout the state for her assistance as a Nevada SBDC business advisor, especially related to agriculture and local food entrepreneurship and systems. Her spirit radiates! Winnie Dowling, State Director, Nevada SBDCComment publication date: 4/30/26, 1:41 PMComment source: Kelli Kelly Earns Statewide Entrepreneurial Spirit AwardComment author: Susan Clifford CopelandComment text: I am so sorry to hear this news. His mother, father, Karen and Trent were neighbors of ours in Tonopah, Nevada. We moved to Fallon first and then the Kroll's later moved there also. Mother and Wanda were good friends. My brother Michael and Trent were playmates in Tonopah. Mother and my three little children visited the family at their ranch in Fallon. My condolences to Frank's family. May you be comforted to know that I care and I pray you will be comforted by your memories of Frank. Sincerely,Comment publication date: 4/30/26, 11:51 AMComment source: Frank Robert Kroll
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