Kate Whiteman, the first woman to publicly accuse high-profile real estate twins Oren and Alon Alexander of sexual assault, was found dead in Australia late last year, according to reports emerging on January 16, 2026. The 45-year-old Australian woman, whose lawsuit in March 2024 sparked a cascade of allegations from over 60 other women, died near Sydney under circumstances that authorities have determined were not suspicious.
Australian police reported Whiteman's death to the coroner for New South Wales on October 31, 2025. The coroner's office has since concluded its investigation, finding no evidence of foul play. Out of consideration for bereaved family members, officials declined to provide further details about the circumstances surrounding her death. The timing of the revelation comes just ten days before the Alexander brothers are scheduled to stand trial.
Whiteman had alleged that the twins sexually assaulted her in New York State in 2012. According to her lawsuit, she first met Oren and Alon Alexander in New York City around 2008 and continued to encounter them in social circles. In 2012, she claimed that Alon grabbed her outside a nightclub in the Hamptons and ushered her into a car with Oren, which transported her to a party at Sir Ivan's Castle, a mansion in Water Mill owned by music producer Sir Ivan Wilzig, where the alleged assault occurred.
The Alexander brothers, along with their older brother Tal, have been indicted on 12 counts including sex trafficking, rape, and drugging dozens of women over more than a decade. Prosecutors allege they used their wealth and influence as luxury real estate agents to entice women to travel, attend parties, and go on dates with them. The three brothers have been held without bail at Brooklyn's Metropolitan Detention Centre for the past 13 months.
All three brothers have pleaded not guilty to the criminal charges and deny any wrongdoing. Their defense attorneys have maintained their innocence throughout the proceedings. The trial, which is expected to be one of the most closely watched cases involving allegations of sexual misconduct by wealthy individuals, is set to begin on January 26, 2026.
Whiteman's death has sent shockwaves through the community of accusers and victim advocates who had rallied around her case. Legal experts note that while her testimony would have been significant, prosecutors have built their case on evidence from numerous other alleged victims. The trial is expected to proceed as scheduled, with the prosecution presenting testimony from multiple women who have come forward with similar allegations against the brothers.