Maleesa Mooney, 31, was found dead in her downtown high-rise apartment on Tuesday afternoon, according to CBS News. The Los Angeles Police Department has quickly deemed this a homicide, but details surrounding the case remain scant, at the moment.
Mooney, a model and real-estate agent, was discovered by the LAPD while conducting a welfare check on her apartment in the 200 block of South Figueroa Street. With her birthday next month, her untimely death has shaken the family - Sister, Jourdin Pauline, expressed her grief and determination to get justice for her older sister on her Instagram account. This tragedy has seemingly left a void in the hearts of many, not just in Mooney's family, but in the community that knew her as a loving and kind person.
The investigation is still in its early stages, with the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner's Office yet to determine the exact cause of death, per a Fox LA article. As of now, the LAPD Central Bureau Homicide unit is leading the investigation, but with no description of a suspect and any other details, they are urging the public to come forward with any information.
If you have information regarding Mooney's death, the LAPD encourages you to call Detective Pierce or Marcinek at (213) 996-4150. Those wishing to remain anonymous can submit tips to the L.A. Crime Stoppers at 1 (800) 222-8477 or through their website.
