How did Maja Janeska die? Makeup influencer told relatives her fear of being murdered

How did Maja Janeska die? Makeup influencer told relatives her fear of being murdered
Well-known makeup artist for celebrities and influencers Maja Janeska was found dead (maya_mia_y/Instagram)

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA: Maja Janeska, a well-known makeup artist for celebrities and influencers, was discovered dead inside her South African home where she lived with her tobacco tycoon boyfriend. The 39-year-old influencer was discovered last Friday, December 9 with a gunshot wound to the head. Her boyfriend, Carnilinx co-director Kyle Phillips, claimed he was brushing his teeth in the bathroom when he heard a gunshot coming from their bedroom. Maja's body was later discovered by police in Bassonia Estate, Johannesburg, along with a gun next to her.

According to Daily Mail, police spokesperson Mavela Masondo said, “Upon arrival at the address given, police found a woman in the bedroom with a gunshot wound on the head. There was a firearm next to her. The woman was certified dead by the paramedics.” In response to a question about who owned the gun, another spokesperson Phillips Masondo said, “The police cannot comment on it now as that might jeopardize the investigation.” The influencer's death is not currently being investigated as suspicious, according to the police, who revealed that they had initiated an investigation into it.

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