Renewed call for information in murder of 23-year-old Reno woman

RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office is renewing its call for information related to the murder of a Reno woman who was found dead inside a burned car on I-580 last month.

The body of 23-year-old Anna Scott was found in the early morning hours of February 3, 2022 inside a burned car on southbound I-580 at the Galena Creek Bridge. The Washoe County Medical Examiner’s Office said she died from a gunshot wound.

Detectives are looking for information from anyone who may have knowledge of Scott’s movements and interactions in the days prior to February 3.

If you know anything, contact the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Detective Division at (775) 328-3320 or Secret Witness at (775) 322-4900. Secret Witness is offering a $2,500 reward for information leading to the arrest and prosecution of the suspect(s). Refer to case #WC22-563.

The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office is also reminding the public that only information released by the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office in this case is deemed to be credible.

Newly released photo of Anna Scott. — Newly released photo of Anna Scott.(Washoe County Sheriff's Office)

Newly released photos of Anna Scott. — Newly released photos of Anna Scott.(Washoe County Sheriff's Office)

The scene of a suspicious death involving a burned car along I-580 Thursday morning. — The scene of a suspicious death involving a burned car along I-580 Thursday morning.(Washoe County Sheriff's Office)

Traffic is backed up along SB I-580 while a suspicious death is investigated. — Traffic is backed up along SB I-580 while a suspicious death is investigated.(KOLO / Ed Pearce)

Crews responded around 4:22 a.m. to car on fire on SB I-580 near Galena Bridge. — Crews responded around 4:22 a.m. to car on fire on SB I-580 near Galena Bridge.(KOLO/Ray Kinney)

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