Anselmo Ortiz, a 52-year-old Hispanic truck driver, died in Las Vegas on November 3, 2007. He was survived by his wife, Juanita, and five children; family and friends later laid him to rest at Palm Memorial Park in Las Vegas. Authorities treated his death as a homicide and the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department opened an active investigation.

Initial public information included confusion about the identity of the person sought in connection with the killing. Police later issued a correction identifying Hector Horacio Rodriguez as the man wanted in the slaying.

If anyone knew Anselmo Ortiz, his movements in Las Vegas around November 3, 2007, or has information about the incident, please come forward.