A well-known drag queen’s body was discovered in an alleyway in the city centre, and COPS are now looking into the incident.
At 5 a.m. on Sunday, Darren Moore, 39, was last spotted leaving the gay nightclub Pulse in Cardiff while carrying a yellow handbag and outfit.
After he failed to contact them and turned off his phone, worried friends and family posted messages on social media pleading for assistance in locating him.
Just hours before going missing, jewellery designer Darren was performing his drag show, Crystal Couture, which had been featured on Ru Paul’s Drag Race.
An investigation into the sudden, unexplained death of a 39-year-old man in Cardiff’s Windsor Place has been opened, South Wales police have revealed.
Benidorm Klee left the following message on social media: “RIP. You were sadly discovered last night in Drag. Sadly, he passed away in Cardiff! criticised the #GayViolence.
“This is horrible! This should never have happened! Dear sweet Darren Moore the heavens have gained an angel! We will miss you.”
A fundraiser for his funeral was set up yesterday by his husband, also called Darren Moore.
It said: “Anyone who knew Darren would know how he was never understated in his appearance and costume. His larger-than-life character and charisma were something that you’ll never forget.
“We’d like to support Darren and the family and give Darren the biggest send off. If you’re able too and can afford a few quid, please donate what you can to ensure we do him proud.”
Cardiff’s gay pub The Golden Cross posted a message on Twitter saying: “We are deeply saddened to learn of Darren Moore’s passing. Many of you will know of his long standing support of the Golden.
“He was the life and soul of the Party and would always be entertaining the masses, usually accompanied with a round of shots.”
Others paid tribute to Darren – whose jewellery firm BlingBlingBlingUK featured on Ru Paul’s Drag Race.
Tom Barnett-Griffiths wrote: “Woke up to devastating News. Heart broken! Cardiff has lost another legend. Little Darren.
“Words can’t get over how myself and Leigh are feeling right now. You was always full of energy, love, heart of gold, and a loving friend and husband.
“Sympathy and love goes out to his family.”
