Suspect Confesses to Las Vegas Double Homicide, Arrested in Utah

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Las Vegas police say 22-year-old Ziaire Ham has confessed to a double homicide that left a 20-year-old woman and her 1-year-old child dead. Ham was located and arrested by police in Utah after fleeing the scene in Las Vegas.

Why it matters

This case highlights the coordination between law enforcement agencies across state lines to quickly apprehend a suspect in a violent crime. The tragic loss of life also raises concerns about gun violence and public safety in the Las Vegas area.

The details

According to police, the double homicide occurred on March 2 in the 11000 block of Victoria Medici Street in Las Vegas. Officers conducting a vehicle stop nearby heard gunshots and found a car with bullet impacts. Inside the car, they discovered a woman and toddler suffering from gunshot wounds, who later died at a local hospital. Authorities identified the victims as 20-year-old Danaijha Robinson and 1-year-old Nhalani Hiner. Police located the suspect, Ziaire Ham, on March 3 in Utah, where he confessed to the killings during an interview with Ogden detectives.

• The double homicide occurred on March 2, 2026 in Las Vegas.
• Ziaire Ham was arrested on March 3, 2026 in Utah.

What’s next

Ziaire Ham is awaiting extradition to Las Vegas to face charges of open murder with the use of a deadly weapon.