After Two Models Are Murdered In Los Angeles Their Families Warn Of A Possible Serial Killer (10/25/25)

In a deeply troubling sequence of events in September 2023, two young Black women—Maleesa Mooney (31) and Nichole “Nikki” Coats (32)—were found dead within days of each other in downtown Los Angeles apartments less than a mile apart. Mooney’s death has been classified a homicide, while Coats’ remains under investigation as a “suspicious” death. Their families had gone days without hearing from them, ultimately triggering welfare checks that led to their tragic discoveries. Because of the eerie parallels—same age range, same profession (models/part-time models), same geographic area, and nearly simultaneous deaths—the families are terrified a serial predator might be on the loose. Coats’ aunt remarked, “I believe it was murder… I feel that there’s a predator loose.” Mooney’s sister publicly decried the loss, vowing justice and warning others. Despite the fear, the Los Angeles Police Department has stated that as of yet they haven’t uncovered any evidence linking the two deaths. to contact me: [email protected]