
Crews responding to a home fire found the body of a dead woman Saturday morning in Fernley. The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office arrested 38-year-old Roger Lee Borud, the woman’s boyfriend, on charges of open murder, first degree arson, burglary, home invasion and probation violation on Sunday. The fire in the bedroom of the home was reported at about 11 a.m. on Saturday. That’s when they found Sephra Fitak’s body. Investigators determined that Fitak’s death was a homicide and the fire was set to conceal the crime. The investigation continues. Anyone with information is asked to call 775-463-6620 or email [email protected]. Refer to case 23LY03074.