A Clark County grand jury has charged 41-year-old Manuel Ruiz, known online as “Sin City Manny,” with the deadly shooting of two fellow streamers on the Las Vegas Strip. The incident, which occurred during a live stream on June 8, resulted in the deaths of 44-year-old Rodney “Finny Da Legend” Finley and his wife Tanisha, 43, near the Bellagio Fountains.
Streamer Charged with Murder After Fatal On-Camera Shooting
Prosecutors state that Ruiz faces charges of two counts of murder with a deadly weapon. The indictment, made public on July 11, bypasses preliminary hearings, moving the case directly to district court.
The clash stemmed from a long-term online feud between Ruiz and the Finleys, which escalated since late 2023. According to police, the feud climaxed when Ruiz approached the couple during their livestream, opened fire, and fled. Both victims died at the scene.
Detectives pieced together evidence using surveillance footage from nearby casinos. The video traced Ruiz from the crime scene to a valet station at Paris Las Vegas, where he disposed of clothes and a 9mm pistol. Ballistics tests confirmed the weapon matched the bullet casings at the scene.
Footage recorded a day before the shooting showed Ruiz driving on the Las Vegas Strip making veiled remarks seemingly aimed at Finley, suggesting premeditation. In the video, Ruiz hinted at a confrontation, saying, “Wherever you go, I will be there.”
Digital Trail Undermines Self-Defense Claim in Las Vegas Double Homicide Case
Ruiz turned himself in to Henderson police the following morning. During questioning, he claimed self-defense, alleging he thought Rodney was reaching for a gun, and Tanisha appeared to have a threatening object. However, detectives found no weapons on or near the victims, nor did any appear in the livestream or subsequent footage. Police also accuse Ruiz of attempting to delete incriminating video after the shooting.
In court, Ruiz’s lawyer disclosed that authorities had collected over four terabytes of digital evidence. Ruiz remains held without bail at the Clark County Detention Center and is set for arraignment on July 17.
The incident has deeply affected the community of livestream fans who followed the Finleys. Friends and associates described Rodney as a caring father and a calming influence who preferred humor to resolve conflicts instead of confrontation.
The case continues under investigation as the prosecution prepares for a highly anticipated trial.
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