Kentucky Derby homicide under investigation

The Kentucky Derby has always been known to some as a great American tradition, one in which its participants can enjoy a pleasant spring day with a cocktail, watching the ponies make their laps. For some, the racetrack is associated with the treasures that come with a well-placed bet. For others, the races are nothing more than an easy way to throw away money. However, the racetrack has never been associated with murder -- that is, until this weekend. As if straight out of an opening CSI montage, there was a peculiar death at the racetracks this past weekend. Adan Perez, a 48-year-old Guatemalan, was found dead in a stable Sunday morning, at the Kentucky Derby. In fact, Perez’s slightly mangled body was found in a stable not too far away from where the winning horse (named “I’ll Have Another”) was crowned. As more post-mortem procedures go underway, more signs appear on the body that indicate there was an “altercation” of some sort. Investigation and inquiry by police officials are sweeping the tracks in search of any clues that could help determine who, of the 160 thousand people at the Derby, could have done this to Perez. Lead detective Lt. Barry Wilkerson says he’s still puzzled by the affair. According to BBC, Lt. Wilkerson says their suspicions of “foul play” on the body, alluding to a possible homicide, were quickly confirmed upon slight investigation. “Most of it [the police investigation] at this point is that we are trying to work out why it occurred,” according to the lieutenant.