Police Seek New Leads in 1990 Cold Case Homicide
The 68-year-old victim was killed in his apartment between November 23 and November 26, 1990.
Updated on Oct. 22, 2026 in Violence
LVMPD is seeking new information on the 1990 homicide of 68-year-old Herbert Bertram Grossman, who was killed inside his home at the Apple Apartments. The case remains cold decades later, with police re-examining the circumstances surrounding the robbery and murder that occurred between November 23 and November 26, 1990.
Why it matters
Unsolved cases from decades past remain open files for investigators, who rely on the public to surface overlooked details. Police are revisiting this specific incident to see if fresh eyes or renewed public attention can identify the suspect last seen entering the residence.
The LVMPD is investigating a cold case involving a 68-year-old victim killed during a 1990 apartment robbery. Officials are requesting help from anyone with information regarding the suspect, described as a 6-foot-tall man in his 20s or 30s.
The players
LVMPD
The local police department investigating the cold case homicide.
Herbert Bertram Grossman
The 68-year-old victim who was killed in his apartment.
The details
Herbert Bertram Grossman was found murdered inside his Apple Apartments unit after a visitor was reportedly let inside. A witness at the time described the suspect as a white male, approximately 6 feet tall with medium-dark hair, wearing a white button-down shirt and Levi jeans. Detectives note the apartment had been ransacked with several items taken during the encounter. Anyone with details about the incident can contact the LVMPD Homicide Section or Crime Stoppers.
Timeline
November 23, 1990 - November 26, 1990: Estimated timeframe of the homicide.
Beyond the Strip
This case is one of many cold files within the 1990 Las Vegas homicide records that remain under active review by local police. Reopening this investigation marks a departure from standard inactivity for cases of this age, aiming to bridge the gap between historical events and current leads.
If you have any recollection or information regarding the 1990 incident at the Apple Apartments, contact the LVMPD Homicide Section at 702-828-3521. Anonymous tips can also be reported by calling Crime Stoppers at 702-385-5555.
The takeaway
The passage of time does not close these files, and investigators remain hopeful that someone from the community remembers the suspect described from the 1990 incident. Residents should keep the provided contact numbers saved if they recall any details about the Apple Apartments case.
Further reading
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