Las Vegas Judge Denies Bail for Accused Killer | Las Vegas News

A Las Vegas judge has denied bail for 22-year-old Ziaire Ham, accused of murdering a one-year-old girl and a 20-year-old woman in a March shooting inside an SUV. The defense argues he’s mentally ill and not guilty by reason of insanity, claiming he believed he was being followed and fired into the car to protect himself. Prosecutors counter that his actions were premeditated—he allegedly stole a car, threatened his mother, and then executed the victims who did nothing to provoke him. They note he fled to Utah, got into more trouble, and admitted guilt to other charges, suggesting he knew he killed someone. The victims’ family, present in court, expressed relief at the decision, calling Ham a danger to the community. This case pits mental health defense against a chillingly calculated crime, leaving a community reeling from loss and legal uncertainty. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3212df96e8610cfb