Stephanie Adams
American model and murderer (1970-2018)
Stephanie Adams (July 24, 1970 – c. May 18, 2018) was an American model, author, and murderer. She was Playboy Playmate of the Month for November 1992.
On May 18, 2018, Adams killed herself and her seven-year-old son in a murder-suicide. According to the New York City Police Department, she pushed her son out of a 25th-story balcony, before jumping herself.
Early life
Adams was born in Orange, New Jersey, and was raised by her aunts Joyce and Pearl, former models who encouraged her to begin modeling at the age of 16. She was of African American, Euro-American, and Cherokee ancestry, and claimed to be a direct descendant of Presidents John Adams and John Quincy Adams.
Career
Adams graduated from Ophelia DeVore School of Charm and began a career as a model, appearing in photo shoots for Seventeen magazine, Venus Swimwear, and commercial advertisements for Clairol. She appeared as "Miss November 1992" in Playboy magazine while modeling for Wilhelmina Models. She later moved to Elite Model Management after becoming engaged to its CEO, John Casablancas.
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