Jennifer Ann Ratay, 39, was found dead in Las Vegas on September 3, 2019, in a case that quickly drew intense attention. Her body was discovered inside a 55-gallon metal drum at a residence; investigators reported multiple bullet wounds and said the drum had been filled with ammonia after the killing.

Authorities arrested 38-year-old Chuck Chesser on September 4, 2019, charging him in Ratay’s murder. He was held at the Clark County Detention Center without bail. Reports say Chesser later admitted to killing Ratay and placing her body in the drum with ammonia; he pleaded guilty and was sentenced on October 9, 2020, to serve at least 18 years in prison.

Friends and family gathered in front of the home where the body was found to mourn and honor Ratay’s memory. If anyone has information about Jennifer, her movements before September 3, 2019, or the circumstances that led to her being at that residence, please come forward.