ABC News September 3, 2025

Burning Man homicide victim identified, search for suspect continues: Sheriff

WATCH: Burning Man participant found dead: Sheriff

The Burning Man participant who was found dead at the Nevada event over the weekend has been identified, as the homicide investigation and the search for a suspect continues, according to the Pershing County Sheriff's Office.

Vadim Kruglov, 37, from Russia was identified as the victim on Wednesday, according to the sheriff's office.

Officials said Kruglov's family in Russia has been notified.

Kruglov Family
Vadim Kruglov, 37, was found dead at the Burning Man festival on Aug. 30, with officials still searching for a suspect, according to the Pershing County Sheriff's Office.

Burning Man said in a statement they are "cooperating with law enforcement" as the investigation continues, and three public WiFi spots will be available for attendees who "need to communicate with loved ones," the event said.

The sheriff's office told ABC News the investigation is made more difficult by the fact that Black Rock City is a temporary city that is disappearing Monday, now that attendees have left, so officials have to work before evidence disappears.

Because that death happened in such a remote location in the desert, cell phone service is non-existent in most areas, so video and surveillance evidence is not as available as it would be elsewhere, officials said.

Officials said anyone with any additional information regarding the incident should contact the Pershing County Sheriff's Office Investigator Josh Nicholson through dispatch at 774-273-2641.