The cause of death of model Maleesa Mooney, who was pregnant when she was found dead, bound and gagged, has been confirmed as homicidal violence.
Mooney was found when her family asked officers to conduct a welfare check because they had not heard from her and were growing worried.
LAPD officers obtained a key from the building manager that they used to enter Mooney’s apartment. They first noticed something was wrong when they noticed blood on the floor, just outside the refrigerator.
When they checked, they discovered Mooney, who was pregnant at the time, bound by her own clothes and electrical cords. She is 31 years old.
Blunt trauma was believed to be the cause, but a toxicology report revealed more details.
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After investigators examined Mooney’s body, they discovered that the model had bruises, lacerations and abrasions on her upper body.
Although the blunt force injuries suggested that “she may have been involved in a violent altercation before her death,” they were not severe enough to be the sole cause.
Mooney’s cause of death was ruled “homicidal violence”, while the report also suggested she may have been suffocated. Despite this, investigators could not find any signs of strangulation around her neck.
In terms of offenders, there are currently no suspects in custody. However, an unknown man was seen entering the building on September 7, using Mooney’s key to enter.
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