Very unfortunate.  There is not much to the story unfortunately.  When Paulina Ibarra was murdered it was all over the news and thats several blocks away towards Santa Monical and Normandie.

That area isn't safe.  Maybe a year ago, and only a block away from this, an older woman was shot and stuck in an SUV and the killers got away.  A few blocks down the road (and I forgot the guys name) but think he was an actor accused of murdering his wife.  He shot himself in a flea bag hotel.   Three or four blocks the other way, maybe 4 years ago, two dudes tried to rob me.  

That area, at least when I use to cruise around was pretty popular for TS girls working in the street.  There use to be a specific corner on Lexington close to Gower where the curb had limited standing room for girls....late late into the night and morning.  Its been at least a year but I bet its still busy.  One day I was cutting through the area and drove down that street.  I noticed a for sale sign across the street for 1/2 of a home which was a duplex.  I stopped and picked up the flyer in the tube on the sign.....2 bedroom, one bath, carport with a view of working girls every night...$695K.

Got to love LA to live here!

I see a girl near there on Lexington, but closer to HIghland.  I think the further east you go on Santa Monica the worse the neighborhood gets.