Adrian Bailey, 27, faces two counts of murder with a deadly weapon after allegedly beating his parents, Roger and Kristine Bailey, to death with a baseball bat in their Las Vegas home on December 27, 2025. He called 911 twice, confessing he “killed them” because he “couldn’t take it anymore” and urging officers to kill him on sight.​
Incident Details
Police traced the first call to the 6400 block of New Brunswick Avenue, finding Roger dead at the scene from blunt force trauma and Kristine later dying at a hospital. A bloodstained child-sized baseball bat was found nearby, with blood spatter indicating attacks in the living room; Bailey had blood on his body when arrested shortly after.​
Victims’ Backgrounds
Roger served the City of Las Vegas for over 32 years and led the Grand Canyon Synod council from 2019 to 2025, known for kindness and community work.[ from prior] Kristine dedicated herself to church children’s ministry; neighbors expressed shock, noting prior family issues with Adrian.​
Court Status
Bailey, described as hysterical and admitting alcohol use but no drugs, invoked his right to an attorney during questioning. Held without bail after a December 30 appearance, his case transferred courts with a next hearing around December 31, 2025.
