Nov 09, 2022

Authorities find man dead east of Chadron

Posted Nov 09, 2022 10:10 PM

By KALIN KROHE
Panhandle Post

On Nov. 8 at approximately 9:30 a.m. the Dawes County Sheriff's Office, Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. Dawes County Attorney/Coroner and Nebraska State Patrol were called to investigate the unattended death of 49-year-old Mauro Velazquez of Greeley, Colorado in rural Dawes County. 

Velazquez was part of an environmental services crew who had been staying in Chadron while doing restoration work on Bordeux Creek east of Chadron. 

"Mr. Velazquez failed to appear for work and co-workers later found his truck and body nearby," Dawes County Attorney/Coroner Vance Haug said. "After a review of the scene, physical evidence, witness interviews and an autospy; preliminary findings indicate that Mr. Velazquez died as a result of suicide."

The investigation continues at this time. 

Haug said anyone who has information pertaining to the death is encouraged to contact the Nebraska State Patrol Investigation Branch at (308) 632-1211.