A tragic discovery was made on Santa Monica Beach when a woman’s body was found inside a sleeping bag near Lifeguard Tower 1550. The body was reported to police by beach maintenance workers around 7 a.m. on the day of the incident.
When police arrived, they found the woman, believed to be around 30 years old and homeless, with visible injuries on her face. Authorities have launched a homicide investigation to determine what happened to her.
At this time, her identity has not been confirmed. Police are asking anyone with information to contact the Santa Monica Police Department’s watch commander at (310) 458-8427, Sgt. Alfonso Lozano at [email protected], or Det. Peter Zamfirov at [email protected].
Similar Case in Manhattan
A similar case happened in Manhattan in July, where a woman’s body was discovered inside a sleeping bag among trash bags on the street. The victim, 31-year-old Zameen Williams, had been shot in the head before being wrapped in plastic and abandoned.
Surveillance footage showed a man in an electric wheelchair dragging the sleeping bag to the spot where it was left. Three days later, police arrested a suspect, 55-year-old Chad Irish from the Bronx. He was charged with menacing, illegal weapon possession, and concealing a human body.
When Irish was taken from his home by police, a large crowd gathered, shouting “murderer” at him. Among them was Williams’ grieving mother, Nicole Williams, who cried out, “You killed my daughter.” The crowd tried to attack Irish, but police managed to escort him to a waiting ambulance.
The connection between Irish and Williams remains unclear. Her family described her as a kind-hearted, well-educated woman who wanted to help others.
Conclusion
Both cases highlight the dangers faced by vulnerable women and the need for justice. Authorities continue to investigate the Santa Monica case, hoping to uncover the truth behind the woman’s tragic death. If you have any information, please reach out to the Santa Monica Police Department.
