The families of two young aspiring models are desperate for answers after the women were both found dead in their downtown Los Angeles apartments just days apart.
The 32-year-old's father, Guy Coats, found her dead last weekend and called 911. He told ABC News that his daughter worked from home as a sales rep but was an aspiring model., they started to get suspicious - especially since they say Coats' apartment is five minutes away from Mooney's."She had four friends go into... her apartment. I don't know how long they stayed there. They came out, but Nikki didn't come out. This was on Friday," Sharon said.
When asked if the cases could be linked, the LAPD told ABC News it's too soon to make a determination. The causes of death are still unknown.Meanwhile, Mooney's family is also incredibly devastated. They held a vigil Sunday night to honor the 31-year-old's life, with many dressed in pink - her favorite color.Jourdin Pauline, Mooney's sister, says she would have been 32 next month.
"We would just be celebrating her birthday instead of this. But, we're celebrating her life and all the smiles that she gave everyone. Justice for Maleesa. R.I.P. my beautiful princess, Maleesa," she said. Mooney's family also sent condolences to Coats' family. They said they hope the incidents make people more cautious.
"Nothing's in vain. Learn from everything - learn from this," said Mooney's aunt, Heather Hammock. "If it makes you be more cautious... to tell a friend where you're going. Do something. Don't just leave on your own please."
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