Unauthorized Party in Vegas Leads to Fatal Pool Incident, Man Arrested by LVMPD for Hosting Without a License
## A Tragic Discovery: The Case of TayShaun Todd's Death
In the heart of Las Vegas, a sombre event unfolded on the 17th and 18th of June, 2025, in the 2600 block of Palma Vista Avenue. The incident centred around a residential property, where an unfortunate chain of events led to the discovery of 20-year-old TayShaun Todd's lifeless body in a backyard swimming pool [1][2][3].
### The Fateful Party
The property in question had been the venue for a large and lively party, which had kicked off on the evening of the 17th. The event, organised by Lazaro Jonathan Cesar, continued late into the night [1][3].
### The Heart-Wrenching Discovery
Todd's mother, Cristina Todd-Dunn, reported him missing after he was last seen at the party around 11:31 p.m. that night. However, police, who had initially responded to the property to break up the party at around 10 p.m., did not locate Todd at that time [1][3].
The next day, around noon on the 18th, police were called back to the residence after Todd's body was discovered in the pool [2][3]. The cause of death is currently being investigated as a possible drowning, but it has not yet been officially confirmed by the Clark County coroner's office [1][2][3].
### The Charges Against Lazaro Jonathan Cesar
Cesar, the host of the party, was arrested and charged with operating as a professional promoter without a valid license and engaging in business without a promoter license, both misdemeanor charges [2][4]. In an interview, Cesar claimed he was unaware of Todd's death until he discovered the body around 11 a.m. the following morning [2].
### Concerns and Reactions
Todd's mother expressed her anger towards the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD), stating they couldn't come through for her when she needed them. She believes that the delay in responding and searching the property may have contributed to not finding Todd sooner [1].
Cristina Todd-Dunn also stated that Todd's body had been in the pool for at least 12 hours before it was found. A party-goer interviewed by Metro reported that a cover fee of $15 was charged to attend the "open bar pool party" organised by Lazaro Jonathan Cesar [1].
The case is currently under investigation, but no official cause of death has been released by the coroner's office [3]. Lazaro Jonathan Cesar is set to appear in court on August 20 for a status check hearing for these two misdemeanor charges [2].
This tragic incident has left the community in shock, and calls for a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding TayShaun Todd's death continue to resonate.
- The heartbreaking discovery of TayShaun Todd's body in a swimming pool on Palma Vista Avenue in Las Vegas on the 18th of June, 2025, has raised concerns about the oversight of casual gaming and entertainment events, such as casino-and-gambling parties.
- The unfolded events surrounding TayShaun Todd's death, which took place during a large party organized by Lazaro Jonathan Cesar, have shed light on the need for stricter regulations and oversight of such events, especially in the city known for its casino-and-gambling culture, Las-vegas.
- In the wake of the tragic drowning death of TayShaun Todd, questions about the safety measures in place at gaming-related events in Las Vegas, such as fire-safety and emergency response procedures, have emerged, with a renewed call for general-news about crime-and-justice and accident protocols at these events.
