Coroner's Shocking Revelation: Was the Woman Who Accused the Alexander Brothers Murdered?

An Australian woman, Kate Whiteman, who was the first to file sexual assault allegations against the Alexander brothers—high-profile realtors facing federal sex trafficking charges—was found dead late last year. According to a report by The New York Times, local authorities stated that the circumstances of her death were “non-suspicious.”

Whiteman's allegations against Oren and Alon Alexander were filed in a lawsuit in March 2024, detailing incidents that reportedly occurred in New York in 2012 after the three met at a nightclub. The Alexander brothers are currently embroiled in a serious legal battle, having been charged with sex trafficking following a federal investigation. Jury selection for their trial is scheduled for January 20, with the trial set to commence on January 26.

The New South Wales coroner's office confirmed that Whiteman's death, which was reported to them in late 2025, had been classified as non-suspicious. Although the exact cause of death remains undetermined, a spokesman for the coroner indicated that investigations only proceed if there are doubts about whether a death was due to natural causes. The coroner's office has concluded their investigation into Whiteman's death.

In a statement to Forbes, Juda Engelmayer, CEO of HeraldPR and a representative for the Alexander brothers, expressed surprise over Whiteman's passing, saying they learned about it through the media. He noted that Whiteman's attorney and federal prosecutors, who were in court during the brothers' hearings, did not mention her death, suggesting that it was not directly related to the federal prosecution against the Alexanders. Engelmayer described the timing of the news release as "inviting obvious questions."

The Alexander brothers, who have denied all allegations against them, are facing serious claims not only from Whiteman but also from multiple other women. Reports indicate that they are accused of luring women to isolated locations and committing acts of sexual assault as part of a broader sex trafficking scheme allegedly spanning from 2010 to 2021. Some accusations suggest that drugs were used to incapacitate the women they targeted. The brothers have recently been charged again in a superseding indictment, pleading not guilty to charges of sexual abuse by physical incapacitation, according to NBC News.

Oren and Alon Alexander, both 37, along with their older brother Tal, 38, made a name for themselves in the luxury real estate market, particularly in New York and Miami. The siblings gained prominence in the 2010s, working with clients such as billionaire Leon Black and celebrities like Kim Kardashian and Kanye West. In 2022, they founded their own luxury real estate firm after establishing a significant reputation while at Douglas Elliman.

As the trial date approaches, the legal and public scrutiny surrounding the Alexander brothers continues to grow. The situation raises questions not only about the reality of their alleged actions but also about the broader implications of such high-profile sexual assault and trafficking cases. The upcoming trial is likely to attract significant media attention, bringing to light a conversation surrounding accountability and justice in the luxury real estate sector and beyond.