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Testimony examines couple’s relationship in case of Las Vegas woman found in freezer

Las Vegas Review-Journal·Noble Brigham·17 days ago
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A husband and wife accused in connection with the death of a woman found in a freezer laid out dueling narratives of their relationship in testimony Thursday. At issue is the concept of “spousal privilege” and whether it keeps prosecutors from using statements that Daniel Roush, 39, is accused of making to Gina Lopez, 53. To that end, prosecutors tried to show that Roush and Lopez were separated when 68-year-old Monique Gilbertson was found in the chest freezer of her east Las Vegas mobile home in November 2024. Defense attorney Robert Draskovich attempted to show the opposite: that Roush and Lopez were still a couple at that time. The testimony, which was limited to the couple’s relationship, touched on gender identity, sex toys and the semantics of separation. Statements at issue Authorities said Roush was at Gilbertson’s home with Lopez when police discovered Gilbertson’s body. Roush, who has been described as transgender in records, has also used the name Jazlynn Roush.…

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