US police have launched a murder investigation after Kim Kardashian’s former business manager was found dead.
Angela Kukawski – who has previously represented celebrities including Kim and chart-topping rapper Nicki Minaj – was reported missing on December 22.
Her body was then found in the boot of her car the following day, December 23, parked by the side of the road.
The gruesome discovery was made by officers from the local Simi Valley Police Department.
The Los Angeles Police Department arrested Angela’s boyfriend, Jason Barker, on suspicion of murder and since then, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office filed murder charges on Barker.
Angela – who lived close to Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles, with Barker – worked for Boulevard Management.
A statement released by the Los Angeles Police Department said: “On December 23, 2021, Los Angeles Police Department officers and Simi Valley Police Department personnel responded to the 1500 block of Patricia Ave in Simi Valley to conduct a follow-up on a missing person’s investigation.
“Angela Kukawski had been reported missing on December 22, 2021, from Sherman Oaks and was discovered deceased inside her vehicle, which was parked on the street on Patricia Ave.
(Image: Instagram)
“Kukawski’s boyfriend, 49-year-old Jason Barker, was arrested on suspicion of murder.
“He was booked into Van Nuys Jail, and since the arrest, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office has filed murder charges on Barker.
“Detectives believe that Barker killed the victim inside their Sherman Oaks residence, placed her inside her vehicle, and drove to Simi Valley.”
(Image: Nicki Minaj/Instagram)
Meanwhile, Nicki Minaj has paid tribute to her former business manager after hearing the shocking news.
Nicki took to Instagram to share the touching post with her fans as she mourned the loss of Angela.
She wrote: “Hardest working, most reliable, sweetest person you could ever know. You didn’t deserve this, Angela. My heart is breaking for your children. Rest in Peace.”
Tributes also came from the Kardashian family upon hearing the news, with a statement to People magazine reading: “Angela was truly the best. She cared about every one of us and made things happen that were impossible.
“She will be greatly missed and we send our sincere condolences to her family and loved ones during this most difficult time.”
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