The Las Vegas Man Who Shot His Girlfriend Celina Rebholz 12 Times

James Gina III, a 50-year-old Las Vegas man, has been arrested and charged with open murder involving a deadly weapon after he allegedly shot his girlfriend 12 times and hid her body in the attic of his home for two days. The victim has been identified as Celina Rebholz, a 32-year-old woman who had been dating Gina for about a year.

What happened on Aug. 12, 2023?

According to the arrest report, a witness who was staying at Gina’s house on the 1600 block of Golden Arrow Drive, near Maryland Parkway and Desert Inn Road, told the police that he heard an argument between Gina and Rebholz around 9 a.m. on Aug. 12, 2023. The witness said that Rebholz was calling Gina a pedophile, and it sounded like she was throwing things at him. The witness also said that Gina owned at least three firearms, had a violent temper, and did crystal meth.

The witness said that Gina threatened to shoot Rebholz three times if she did not shut up, and also warned his mother, who tried to intervene, that he would shoot her too if she did not go away. The witness and Gina’s mother then left the house to go gamble for about three hours.

When they returned, the witness said that Gina was acting frantic and distraught, and took him to a bedroom where he saw Rebholz lying naked on the floor with a hole in her chest. The witness said that Rebholz was still alive, wheezing and making gurgling sounds. He told Gina to call an ambulance, but Gina refused. The witness then left the house because he did not know what to do and could not deal with the situation.

The witness later received a text message from Gina that said “she’s gone, she’s dead”. He deleted the message because he did not want anything related to the murder on his phone. The next day, he went back to the house and Gina told him that he killed the woman he loved and hid her body in the attic. Gina asked him to drive him and his mother to the airport so they could get a rental car. Gina did not want to use his own car because Rebholz’s body was beginning to emit a foul odor.

A man named James Gina III has been arrested for killing his girlfriend yesterday near Desert Inn & Eastern. pic.twitter.com/urdcDDyV76

— Las Vegas Locally 🌴 (@LasVegasLocally) August 16, 2023

How did the police find out?

On Aug. 14, 2023, around 2:30 p.m., the witness went to the Southeast Area Command Center for the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) to report the homicide. He told the police that he was fearful that if anyone knew he was at the police station, he would be killed.

The police then went to Gina’s house and found him and his mother inside. They also found Rebholz’s body wrapped in a blanket in the attic. According to the report, Rebholz had multiple gunshot wounds to her chest, abdomen, back, arms, and legs. She also had bruises on her face and neck.

Gina was arrested and taken to the Clark County Detention Center. He initially told the police that he accidentally shot Rebholz while he was fiddling with his gun, but later admitted that he shot her intentionally after they had an argument. He said that he loved her and did not mean to kill her.

Who is James Gina III?

James Gina III is a Las Vegas man with a lengthy criminal history and unusual face tattoos. According to court records, he has been convicted of multiple felonies, including robbery, burglary, grand larceny, possession of stolen property, battery with a deadly weapon, domestic battery, drug trafficking, and possession of a firearm by a prohibited person.

He has also been arrested for attempted murder, kidnapping, sexual assault, child abuse, coercion, and resisting arrest. He has served time in prison and has been on parole several times.

Gina has distinctive tattoos on his face, including a spider web on his forehead, a cross on his nose bridge, two teardrops under his right eye, three dots under his left eye, a star on his left cheekbone, and several letters on his chin.

Who is Celina Rebholz?

Celina Rebholz was a 32-year-old woman who worked as a waitress at a local restaurant. She had been dating Gina for about a year before she was killed. According to her Facebook profile, she was originally from Wisconsin and moved to Las Vegas in 2019. She had two children from a previous relationship.

Rebholz’s friends and family described her as a loving mother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend who had a bright smile and a kind heart. They said that she was a victim of domestic violence and tried to leave Gina several times, but he would not let her go. They also said that Gina was abusive, controlling, and jealous of her.

Rebholz’s mother, Lisa Rebholz, told the media that she had not heard from her daughter since Aug. 10, 2023, and that she was worried about her safety. She said that she tried to call her daughter several times, but Gina would answer the phone and tell her that Rebholz was busy or asleep. She said that she begged Gina to let her talk to her daughter, but he refused.

Lisa Rebholz said that she had a bad feeling about Gina and did not trust him. She said that she warned her daughter to stay away from him, but she did not listen. She said that she loved her daughter and wanted justice for her.

What are the reactions to the case?

The case has shocked and saddened the community of Las Vegas and beyond. Many people have expressed their condolences and outrage on social media, calling for justice for Rebholz and condemning Gina for his actions.

Some people have also raised awareness about the issue of domestic violence and urged victims to seek help and support. They have shared resources and hotlines for domestic violence survivors and encouraged people to speak up and report any signs of abuse.

The case has also drawn attention to the problem of gun violence and the need for stricter gun control laws. Some people have questioned how Gina was able to obtain and possess firearms despite his criminal record and parole status. They have called for background checks, bans on assault weapons, and other measures to prevent gun deaths.

What are the next steps in the case?

Gina is currently being held at the Clark County Detention Center without bail. He is facing one count of open murder involving a deadly weapon, which means that he could face the death penalty or life in prison without parole. The decision to seek the death penalty will be made by the Clark County District Attorney’s Office after considering several factors, such as the nature and circumstances of the crime, the criminal history and background of the defendant, and the impact on the victim’s family and the community.

Gina is scheduled to appear in court for a preliminary hearing on Sept. 15, 2023, where a judge will determine if there is enough evidence to proceed to trial. He has not entered a plea yet and is being represented by a public defender.

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