Darren Moore, 39, of Newport, was identified as the man who died in Cardiff city centre on Sunday, January 22.
Police were called to a lane near Windsor Place and Park Lane.
Detectives are asking anyone who saw Darren in Cardiff city centre during the early hours of Sunday to contact them.
They want to speak with anyone who was near Park Lane and Windsor Place between 3am and 7am.
Darren was last seen dressed in drag at around 5am wearing full face make-up, a luminous green dress, a blonde wig, diamante heels, and a matching clutch bag.
Extensive inquiries are being carried out to establish the cause and circumstances of Mr Moore’s death,” said Detective Chief Inspector Paul Raikes of the South Wales Police Major Crime Investigation Team. At this time, our thoughts are with his family and friends.” A post-mortem examination was performed by the Home Office, and further investigations are underway to determine the cause of death.
I’d like to thank the community for the tremendous help they’ve given to this investigation so far this week, which has been enormously helpful, and I’d like to appeal to anyone with information to please come forward.
I’d also like to respectfully request that people refrain from speculating about what happened on social media and instead let the police investigation take its course.
At Cardiff Central Police Station, an incident room has been set up, and specially trained family liaison officers are assisting and informing his family.
We understand there is shock and upset in the local and wider community following the death of Darren Moore, who was a well-known drag artist in Cardiff,” said Superintendent Michelle Conquer, Head of Operations at Cardiff and Vale BCU.
While an investigation is underway, our Neighbourhood Policing Team will, as always, maintain a visible police presence in the city centre.
A police cordon is in place while investigations continue at the scene, and we appreciate the community’s assistance at this time.”
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“Darren Moore was a loving husband, son, brother, uncle, and friend,” Mr Moore’s family said in a statement. He was our social butterfly, and he was always the life and soul of the party wherever he went. He always made time for people and never passed judgement.
“Darren’s husband and family want to thank everyone for their support but now need time to grieve and respectfully request privacy at this time”.
Anyone with information should call South Wales Police and quote reference 2300022718.