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Seth Raymond Lucas III, 41, was shot in the chest during a confrontation in Reno, Nevada, on the evening of April 14, 2015, and died shortly after arriving at a hospital. The shooting followed a domestic dispute: a woman fleeing her boyfriend, identified in reports as Hector Manuel Padilla, had hidden in the basement of the Crampton Street home where Lucas was staying. Padilla returned, confronted Lucas about hiding his girlfriend, and produced a firearm during the argument.

Robbery Homicide detectives investigated the case. Padilla, then 42, was identified as the suspect and arrested on murder charges. He later pleaded guilty to first degree murder with the use of a deadly weapon and was sentenced in June 2017 to a term that carries a maximum of 53 years, with a minimum of 21 years before parole eligibility.

If anyone knew Seth, his routines, or saw activity near Crampton Street on April 14, 2015, please come forward with information.