Porn star Sophia Leone died earlier this month — but it surely does not sound like cops are positive if foul play is afoot … though they’re at the moment describing her dying as a “distinctive state of affairs.”
Albuquerque PD tells TMZ … Leone’s physique was discovered March 1 at her residence … and whereas an official explanation for dying hasn’t been decided, we’re advised police are investigating her dying as suspicious … though they exit of their strategy to word there have been no indicators of trauma.
To be clear, Sophia dying is being investigated as a theft and murder. We’re going to take day without work social media as a result of that is troublesome. But we do recognize seeing the tales from individuals who knew her. We all agree she was a sweetheart, type, and mild. We all love her
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After phrase of Sophia’s dying made the rounds, her modeling company claimed the circumstances surrounding her dying concerned a theft and murder … however APD tells us that is not the case.
A rep for the Department tells us they by no means indicated theft or murder was on their radar … reiterating they had been taking a look at it as a “suspicious dying.” They additionally emphasised they would not be capable to decide the reason for dying till toxicology outcomes had been in. We requested if it seemed to be drug-related — cops would not say a technique or one other.
An APD rep additionally stated this … “We have no idea presently if she is a sufferer of a criminal offense so it is a distinctive state of affairs.” Police say Sophia Leone was merely her stage title and famous her household was cautious about drawing extra consideration.
While her household may not need to focus on the small print of Sophia’s dying, they’ve since launched a GoFundMe to cowl the prices of her funeral and memorial — a monetary burden the household wasn’t ready to fulfill. The household has set a aim of $12,000.
In the GFM put up, her Stepdad Mike wrote, “As her Stepfather, I need to personally thanks on your kindness and generosity throughout this troublesome time. Sophia shall be deeply missed however her reminiscence will dwell on within the hearts of all who beloved her. May she relaxation in everlasting peace.”
Sophia made a reputation for herself within the grownup biz, working with a number of totally different studios all through her profession … together with Brazzers, Evil Angel and Reality Kings. She was 26.
RIP