Family Questions Missing Body Camera Footage in Fatal Deputy-Involved Stabbing

The family’s legal representatives, Mark Lindquist and Angus Lee, have written to the Clark County Sheriff’s Office, highlighting what they describe as irregularities in the use of body cameras during the encounter between Deputy Bryson Layton and Fogle.

According to the attorneys, the issue may extend beyond a single deputy, suggesting there could be a broader pattern of improper body-camera use within the department, although they did not identify other officers or specific incidents.

In a public statement, the attorneys described the missing audio as “suspicious and problematic,” arguing that muting body cameras during critical incidents undermines investigations and public trust. They contend that such actions violate departmental policy by depriving investigators, prosecutors, courts, and the public of objective evidence that could help establish the facts surrounding officer-involved killings.

The Clark County Sheriff’s Office has acknowledged the concerns and confirmed that it is examining whether there has been any systemic misuse of body cameras by deputies. The review will assess whether departmental policies governing body-camera operation were followed and whether any corrective action is necessary.