Who is Khazar Momeni? Bob Lee's murder suspect met him through his sister
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA: A new angle has emerged in the stabbing death of Cash App founder Bob Lee after a suspect was arrested. On Thursday, April 13, Iranian-American tech consultant Nima Momeni was taken into custody as the one believed to be behind the April 4 murder of Lee.
However, with the arrest of the 38-year-old tech executive, a few more details have come out. Most important among them is the fact that he was known to the victim. Police Chief Bill Scott said, “We can confirm Mr. Lee and Mr. Momeni knew each other.” The common link between 43-year-old former Square CTO and Nima was his sister Khazar Momeni, The Daily Mail reported.
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But not much is known about Khazar. The publication said that she’s married to a prominent plastic surgeon, Dr Dino Elyassnia, and she is an owner of a luxury apartment in San Francisco, which was not very far from where Lee was discovered dead.
‘Many people are going to be surprised’
Other information like the accused's claim to have attended UC Berkeley is a lie since there is no mention of him on the school’s record. Nima was even once arrested earlier for carrying a switchblade and selling it illegally. But the charge was eventually dropped after he pled guilty to another charge of driving with a suspended license, which sent him to jail for ten days with three years' probation.
Meanwhile, San Francisco’s Mayor London Breed slammed media houses for jumping to conclusions after Lee’s death. Breed reportedly said, “When the facts of many of these cases come out, many people are going to be surprised. It has really heightened events like this as well as people jumping to conclusions about what they think is happening.”
‘He would never look down on anyone’
Earlier, Lee’s father Rick shared a heartbreaking letter about his murdered son. He wrote on Facebook, “I just lost my best friend, my son Bob Lee when he lost his life on the street in San Francisco early Tuesday Morning. I moved to Mill Valley, CA with Bob after his mother died in 2019 and we recently relocated to Miami in Oct 2022. Life has been an adventure with two bachelors living together, and I’m so happy that we were able to become so close these last years.”
“Bob would give you the shirt off his back. He would never look down on anyone and adhered to a strict no-judgment philosophy. Bobby worked harder than anyone and was the smartest person I have ever known. He will be missed by all those that knew him. Thank you to those who have reached out in support,” he added.
The post received a lot of tributary messages, like “My condolences go out to you and your family for the loss of your son!I’m so very sorry for your great lost. Praying for you that god may grant you peace and strength while living without your boy. Until you see him again May he Rest In Peace. 🙏🏼🙏🏼,” “So heartbreaking. Sincerest condolences. Last time I visited SF, I was afraid to walk the streets alone even in daylight. May he rest peacefully. Sending prayers to your family & also for the arrest of who’s responsible for such a cruel act. 🙏🏽,” and “Rick, I am sooo sorry for your loss… my daughter, Mina and I just spoke to Bob last week… we are having issues processing this horrific insane crime against Bob, I sent you a private message… please let us know if you need any help, I couldn’t image loosing a child and in such a violent horrific way… our thoughts and prayers are with you and his girls!!💔”
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