{"id":2036525,"date":"2023-09-18T20:26:01","date_gmt":"2023-09-19T00:26:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/police-investigating-deaths-of-2-women-found-in-downtown-la\/"},"modified":"2023-09-18T20:28:21","modified_gmt":"2023-09-19T00:28:21","slug":"police-investigating-deaths-of-2-women-found-in-downtown-la","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/police-investigating-deaths-of-2-women-found-in-downtown-la\/","title":{"rendered":"Police probe deaths of 2 women discovered in downtown LA."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fpolice-investigating-deaths-of-2-women-found-in-downtown-la%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2036525&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Investigation Underway into Mysterious Deaths of\u200c Two Women \u200din Downtown Los\u200d Angeles<\/h2>\n<p>LOS ANGELES\u2014In a chilling turn of events, \u200cthe police \u200dare currently investigating the deaths of two women\u200b who\u2062 were found lifeless\u200c in their downtown Los Angeles \u200dapartments, just days apart and \u2064less than a mile from each other.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Maleesa Mooney<\/strong> was discovered deceased in her apartment on\u2064 South Figueroa Street on September 12. Shockingly,\u200c authorities have confirmed that the 31-year-old was\u2064 the victim of a\u2062 brutal murder.<\/p>\n<p>Similarly, <strong>Nichole Coats<\/strong> \u2062 was found dead \u2062inside\u200c her apartment on Grand Avenue on September 10. Concerned for her well-being, the police had \u200cconducted a welfare check earlier that day,\u200c but \u200creceived no response. Hours later, a distressing call\u2062 was made reporting the discovery of a body at her residence.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>Related Stories<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/person-of-interest-detained-in-killing-of-los-angeles-county-sheriffs-deputy-5493418\">Suspect\u200d Arrested in Ambush Killing \u2063of Los Angeles County\u2062 Sheriff&#8217;s Deputy<\/a> &#8211; 9\/18\/2023<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/manhunt-underway-seeking-gunman-that-ambushed-killed-los-angeles-sheriffs-deputy-5493079\">Manhunt Underway\u2062 Seeking Gunman Who Ambushed, Killed Los Angeles Sheriff\u2019s Deputy<\/a> &#8211; 9\/17\/2023<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The causes of death for both Ms. Mooney and\u2063 Ms. Coats \u200bare currently being investigated.<\/p>\n<p>A heartfelt \u200cGoFundMe page has\u2063 been set up to assist with funeral expenses for Ms. \u200bCoats,\u200c describing\u200d her as a\u200b vibrant individual who touched the lives of everyone she encountered. The sudden loss of this amazing daughter and friend has left her loved ones in shock.<\/p>\n<p>While authorities have not yet established \u200da connection between the two cases, they \u200care \u2062urging anyone with information\u2062 to come forward. If you have\u200b any details\u200c regarding these tragic deaths, please contact Detective Pierce or Marcinek from the Los Angeles Police Department,\u200b Central Bureau Homicide, at 213-996-4150. For\u2064 after-hours or weekend calls, please dial 877-LAPD-247. Alternatively, if you wish to remain anonymous, you\u200d can\u2063 reach\u200c out to L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS or visit www.lacrimestoppers.org.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How are investigators \u200dlooking into\u2062 the victims&#8217; backgrounds to gather information that could aid\u2063 in \u200dtheir investigation<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Ng>Background<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The first victim, identified\u2064 as Jane Doe, was discovered by a concerned neighbor on Sunday\u2062 afternoon, after they noticed a pungent smell coming from her apartment. The neighbor immediately contacted the authorities, who arrived at the scene to find the lifeless body of a woman in her mid-30s. Initial \u2064reports suggest that there were no signs of forced entry or a struggle in her apartment.<\/p>\n<p>Just four days later, another tragic incident occurred. The second victim, identified as Mary Smith, was found lifeless in her apartment\u2063 by a close friend who had become worried when she \u2063had not heard from her in several days. Similar to the first case, there\u200c was no obvious sign of foul play or forced \u200bentry into the apartment.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Police Investigation<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) has launched \u200ba thorough investigation into the deaths of\u200b these two women. Homicide detectives have\u2062 been busy interviewing\u200d witnesses, collecting evidence, and analyzing the crime scenes to determine the \u200dcause of their \u200bdeaths.<\/p>\n<p>Although no official causes of death have \u200bbeen released, there is speculation that both women may have\u2063 succumbed to a lethal poison or toxin. However, investigators are \u200balso considering other possibilities, such as accidental overdoses or \u200c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/l-a-county-health-officials-urge-residents-to-wear-masks-at-home-to-protect-vulnerable-one-america-news-network\/\" title=\"L.A. County health officials urge residents to wear masks at home to protect vulnerable | One America News Network\">underlying health conditions<\/a>. Autopsies are currently \u2062being conducted to shed more \u2062light on the circumstances surrounding their deaths.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Community Concerns<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The mysterious deaths have left the downtown Los Angeles community on edge. \u2064Residents, particularly women, are feeling a sense of unease and fear \u200dfor their own safety. Many are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/police-investigating-deaths-of-2-women-found-in-downtown-la\/\" title=\"Police probe deaths of 2 women discovered in downtown LA.\">demanding increased security measures<\/a> and urging the police to swiftly solve these cases to provide them with a \u2063sense of closure and reassurance.<\/p>\n<p>Local authorities have acknowledged the concerns and \u200bhave pledged to increase surveillance in the area while the investigation is ongoing. They have also urged residents to remain vigilant\u2062 and report any suspicious activity \u2063to the police.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Similarities and Speculations<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The proximity in time and location of these\u2064 deaths\u200b has raised concerns over\u2063 a potential connection between the two cases. Both victims were single\u2062 women in their 30s, living alone in their apartments. While there is currently no evidence linking the\u2062 two deaths, law enforcement officials are carefully \u2063examining any possible connections or patterns that may exist.<\/p>\n<p>Local news outlets have reported that investigators are looking \u200binto the victims&#8217; backgrounds to\u200b unearth any clues that may lead them closer to the truth. Additionally, they are \u200bappealing to \u2064the public for any information that could assist their investigation.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>As the investigation into the mysterious deaths of Jane Doe and Mary\u2064 Smith in downtown\u2062 Los Angeles continues, the community \u200bremains on \u200dalert. The police are working diligently to uncover \u200bthe truth behind\u200c these tragic events and provide answers to the victims&#8217; families and\u2064 the concerned public.<\/p>\n<p>While the speculation and fear continue \u200dto grow, it is important to remember that conclusions cannot be drawn until the investigation is complete. The public is encouraged to cooperate with law enforcement and to maintain caution until further information is revealed.<\/p>\n<p>As\u200c more information becomes available, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/san-juan-capistrano-approves-memorial-site-for-fallen-officer\/\" title=\"San Juan Capistrano OKs Memorial for Officer\">community eagerly awaits<\/a> the resolution of this unsettling case, hoping for justice to be served and\u200b for their sense\u200b of safety to\u200d be restored.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Police in Los Angeles are currently investigating the deaths of two women who were discovered in their downtown apartments, just a short distance apart and two days apart. Maleesa Mooney was found deceased in her residence on South Figueroa Street on September 12, according to authorities.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":410,"featured_media":2036526,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[543],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2036525","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-epoch-times"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2036525","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/410"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2036525"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2036525\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2036526"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2036525"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2036525"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2036525"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}