The death of Darren Moore, also known as Crystal Couture, has left many in Cardiff’s LGBT community reeling. Moore was a well-known figure in the British gay scene and even represented British Airways at the Pride Festival in Brighton in 2018. However, his past as a convicted sex offender caused controversy and his death sparked speculation of possible hate. crime.
A pedophile drag queen is the subject of a police investigation after being found dead in the street in her stage clothes.
Jeweler and convicted sex offender Darren Moore, 39, was reported missing after he disappeared while out with friends.
Moore, also known by the stage name Crystal Couture, was well known in the British LGBT community.
On the night he disappeared, he was wearing a yellow dress with ruffled sleeves, a matching handbag, a blonde wig, full make-up, and artificial breasts.
Moore, who also went by the stage name CC Quinn, was discovered dead in Cardiff’s central business district in the early hours of yesterday morning.
Police appealed for help from anyone with information and said they were investigating a “sudden and unexplained” death.
On Tuesday, flowers were placed at the scene of Moore’s death and the area was cordoned off.
Although police have not released a cause of death, members of Cardiff’s LGBT community have claimed on social media that he was the victim of a brutal hate crime.
Under his previous identity as Darren Sewell, he was sentenced to three years in a young offenders’ institution as a teenager after being found guilty of four counts of raping a boy under the age of 16 in Barry, South Wales.
He was banned from having contact with children but was found guilty in 2011 of breaching the restriction by teaching children gymnastics and dance in Cardiff.
He was given a three-year sex offender treatment program, a 24-month supervision order, 300 hours of unpaid work, and a six-month curfew with an electronic tag.
When Moore represented British Airways at the Pride festival in Brighton in 2018, he shot to national stardom.
He was hired as a drag queen on a British Airways ship that visited the seaside town.
Moore was spotted with British Airways ambassadors raising a rainbow flag in support of the LGBTQ+ community while dressed as cabin crew.
Moore posed for press photos with full-time British Airways staff while donning a thick black wig, heavy make-up, false eyelashes, stockings, high-heeled boots, and a blue flight attendant costume.
The airline was not informed When Moore was 18, he was convicted of raping a minor named Sewell.
According to British Airways, Moore was hired “by a third-party entertainment agency that supplied several people for the event and did not work for the airline. His show is “for audiences large and small of all ages” and is “available for weddings”, christenings, birthdays and celebrations if (sic) all types,” according to the official website for “Crystal Couture.
But when he made crude jokes about Jimmy Saville, a serial child abuser, attendees at the 2018 Pride Without Prejudice event walked out.
When Moore married his longtime lover Darren, also called Moore, he changed his name to Moore.
He owned Blingblingbling and exhibited his jewelry at RuPaul’s Dragcon 2020 in London.
When Darren went missing, his close friend Stacey Selwood called for help, writing: “Darren was last seen in Cardiff at around 5 am this morning and has not been seen since.
“His phone is off and you can find him here. He was out with friends who said he went alone and has not been seen since. His partner is completely upset.
“This is nothing like Darren and his family are genuinely concerned for his safety.
Ms. Selwood posted on Facebook after he was found dead: “I am truly heartbroken. I had the pleasure of calling you my dear friend and you were the kindest, craziest, and most beautiful soul I have ever met. Even on my darkest days, you can make me laugh. I will always miss you.
Welsh gay bar “We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Darren Moore,” the Golden Cross tweeted under the caption Rest in Awesomeness. He was the heart and soul of the party and constantly entertained the crowd, usually by taking a few shots.
Meanwhile, a GoFundMe has raised more than £4,000 to give “Darren his biggest reward”. The memorial fund paid tribute to his “larger-than-life character and charisma”
A 39-year-old man from Newport, Gwent, was found dead following an “incident” on Sunday night in Windsor Place, Cardiff, according to South Wales Police.
South Wales Police are still investigating the sudden and unexplained death of a man in Cardiff city center last night (Sunday, January 22), according to a spokesman. He is believed to be a 39-year-old man from Newport, although his identity has not yet been confirmed in writing.
The next of kin are informed during the autopsy.
“We understand there has been shocking and dismay in the local and wider community following the sudden and unexplained death of a man in Cardiff city center on Sunday,” said Superintendent Michelle Conquer, Head of Operations at Cardiff and Vale BCU. As always, our Neighborhood Policing team will maintain a noticeable police presence in the town center while the investigation is ongoing.
“A police cordon is in place while the on-site investigation continues and we thank the public for their patience during this difficult time.” Anyone with questions can speak to one of our police officers or contact us using the methods listed. below.
The death of Darren Moore is a tragedy and highlights the complex issues surrounding the UK drag queen scene. While Moore has managed to build a successful career, his past as a convicted sex offender has caused controversy, and his death has brought these issues back to the fore. We must continue to have open and honest conversations about these issues and work to ensure that everyone in the LGBT community feels safe and supported.