Stephanie Elyse Moseley, a 30-year-old dancer and actress known for her roles in VH1's "Hit the Floor" and appearances in music videos for artists like Jennifer Lopez and Beyoncé, tragically died on December 8, 2014, in Los Angeles, California. The incident occurred in the early morning hours at the Palazzo East apartment complex near the Grove. Police responded to reports of gunshots and a woman screaming.
Upon arrival, they heard additional gunshots and called in a SWAT team due to the presence of a barricaded suspect.
The investigation revealed that Moseley was killed by her husband, Earl Warren Hayes, a 34-year-old rapper and friend of professional boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. Hayes shot Moseley multiple times before turning the gun on himself in what was determined to be a murder-suicide. Friends and family members indicated that the couple had been experiencing marital problems, which may have contributed to the tragic events.
Law enforcement officials confirmed that Hayes had communicated with Mayweather shortly before the incident, although the exact nature of their conversation remains unclear. The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) conducted a thorough investigation, concluding that Hayes was the sole perpetrator and that no other suspects were involved. The case was closed as a murder-suicide, and no further arrests or litigations were pursued.
The deaths of Stephanie Moseley and Earl Hayes shocked the entertainment community and highlighted the often-hidden struggles within relationships. Moseley's friends and colleagues remembered her as a talented and vibrant individual whose life was cut short in a senseless act of violence. The LAPD urged anyone with additional information about the incident to come forward, but the case remains a stark reminder of the devastating impact of domestic violence.
