The Elko Police Department is investigating a domestic violence call that turned into a homicide.
On July 27, officers were called to a domestic violence incident at a home on Opal Drive.
Inside they found a woman who had severe facial injuries and was not breathing.
The woman, later identified as Daisy Cortez, was taken to a nearby hospital before being airlifted to Utah for further medical treatment. Despite lifesaving efforts, Cortez died from her injuries.
Santos Cortez-Molina was initially arrested on charges of domestic better with substantial bodily harm. His charges were later upgraded to murder.
The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information related to this case is encouraged to contact the Elko Police Department Detective Unit at 775-777-7310.
