Potential Assailant of Bellagio Fountains Facing Potential Capital Punishment
Las Vegas YouTuber Faces Possible Death Penalty for Double Murder
Manuel "Sin City Manny" Ruiz, a 41-year-old YouTube livestreamer, is facing the possibility of the death penalty for the double murder of Rodney and Tanisha Finley. The incident, which occurred on June 8, 2025, at approximately 04:50h in front of the Bellagio fountains in Las Vegas, was livestreamed and has sent shockwaves through the online community.
The victims, Rodney Finley, also known as "Finny Da Legend," and Tanisha Finley, were both killed at the scene. The shooting stemmed from a social media feud between the content creators. According to reports, the recording shows Ruiz pulling a handgun and firing it at Rodney, who had retreated out of frame, and Tanisha screaming before another gunshot.
Ruiz turned himself in at a Henderson police station after the shooting, claiming he acted in self-defense. However, prosecutors are considering seeking the death penalty, and the case will be reviewed by a Death Penalty Review Committee on July 29, 2025.
Ruiz was indicted on July 11, 2025, with two felony counts of murder with the use of a deadly weapon. He is currently being held without bail at the Clark County Detention Center and is expected to appear in court again on August 4 or 8, 2025, as preliminary hearings proceed.
| Item | Details | |------------------------------|------------------------------------------| | Defendant | Manuel "Sin City Manny" Ruiz | | Charges | Two felony counts of murder with a deadly weapon | | Incident date | June 8, 2025 | | Victims | Rodney and Tanisha Finley | | Death Penalty Review Committee date | July 29, 2025 | | Current detention | Held without bail in Clark County Detention Center | | Next court appearance | Scheduled for August 4 or August 8, 2025 |
This information is drawn from multiple sources reporting on the case as of mid to late July 2025. The tragic incident has raised questions about the role of social media in fostering violence and the consequences of online feuds spilling into real life. The outcome of the case is eagerly awaited by both the online community and the wider public.
In the aftermath of the double murder in Las Vegas, the case of YouTuber Manuel "Sin City Manny" Ruiz has sparked a heated discussion about the intersection of casino-and-gambling culture, crime-and-justice, and general-news, particularly concerning the influence of social media on real-life violence. The Death Penalty Review Committee is set to evaluate Ruiz's fate on July 29, 2025.
