Henderson Police investigate body matching description of missing 17-year-old girl

HENDERSON (KTNV) — Henderson Police are investigating reports of a dead woman in the desert area near Desert Sunflower Circle and Spanish Needle Street on Sunday morning.

The body matches the description of Jennaleah “Jenna” Hin, the missing 17-year-old girl, according to Henderson Police.

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Jennaleah Reyes Hin was last seen leaving her home in the 1200 block of Grove Park Street at 8:46 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 30.

Now, a makeshift memorial is forming in the area where the body was recovered, with community members dropping off flowers in her honor.

According to officials, she’s never ran away before.

“Straight A student, exemplary in every way, never had problems with her mom and dad,” officials said.

On Sunday, many in our Valley showed an outpouring of support on social media.

One user wrote, “This is horrific. Thoughts are with her family and everyone who knew her and the students and staff at Foothill.”

Another user wrote, “My heart breaks for her parents.”

I did reach out to Hin’s stepfather, Corey Swanson.

A spokesperson for the family returned a comment saying “He will not be answering any texts or calls at this time in relation to the recent development for this tragedy.”

Henderson police say the Clark County Coroner’s Office still needs to confirm the identity of the person whose body was found. They do not believe there was foul play.

Anyone with information in this case is urged 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.