The Reno community is mourning the death of Fancilee M. Yount, 37, who was found dead on September 12, 2026, near Mackay Stadium on the campus of the University of Nevada, Reno.
According to the Washoe County Regional Medical Examiner’s Office, Yount was found inside a portable bathroom near the football field before a Nevada Wolf Pack home game. University officials confirmed that she was not affiliated with the university.
Key Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Fancilee M. Yount |
| Age | 37 |
| Date Found Dead | September 12, 2026 |
| Location | University of Nevada, Reno campus |
| Specific Location | Portable bathroom near Mackay Stadium |
| University Affiliation | None reported |
| Cause of Death | Under investigation |
| Manner of Death | Under investigation |
| Foul Play | Not suspected |
| Residence | Currently unknown |
| Investigating Agency | University of Nevada Police Department |
Yount was discovered before the scheduled Nevada football game against Montana State. First responders and University Police responded to the scene and attempted life-saving measures, but she was pronounced dead. Portable bathrooms had been positioned around the campus ahead of the game to accommodate visitors and tailgaters.
The circumstances surrounding Yount’s death remain unclear. The Washoe County Regional Medical Examiner’s Office is continuing to determine the cause and manner of death, while the University of Nevada Police Department is handling the law-enforcement investigation. Officials have stated that foul play is not suspected at this time.
Authorities have also not established where Yount lived, including whether she was a resident of Northern Nevada. No additional information about her personal background or family was included in the latest verified reports.
Funeral and memorial arrangements were not available in the latest reporting and will be included when officially released by the family.