Camela Leierth-Segura: Who is the Katy Perry songwriter missing in Beverly Hills?

Musician Camela Leierth-Segura has sparked concern after it was introduced she has been missing for 2 months.

The Sweden-born songwriter, who is finest identified for co-writing Katy Perry’s 2013 track “Strolling On Air”, was final seen in Beverly Hills, California, on 29 June.

The alarm was raised when her sister, who lives in Sweden, had been unable to get in contact along with her for a number of weeks and contacted associates in the US.

Leierth-Segura’s associates informed native information that they final heard from her on 30 June and that her automotive – a 2010 silver Ford Fusion – was seen that night “in the center of the evening”.

Six weeks later, there are nonetheless no indicators of the musician, her automotive, or her pet cat Morris.

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Earlier than shifting to California, Leierth-Segura labored as a musician in Sweden, performing beneath the title Camela Leierth.

She recorded tracks for the soundtrack of the 2003 Swedish-language comedy Slim Susie, in addition to plenty of nationwide TV adverts.

In 2004, Leierth-Segura appeared as a featured artist on the album Lovely Awakening by Swedish rock band Prime STH. She featured on the album’s closing observe, “Please”.

As well as, Leierth-Segura was a frequent collaborator of one other rock band, Kent. She recorded plenty of tracks with them, carried out with them on stage in 2008 and supported them on tour in 2010.

That very same 12 months, Leierth-Segura launched her solo album Time Heals Nothing beneath Common Music Sweden.

She was additionally a member of the band Starlet, who later modified their title to Useless Starlet. Leierth-Segura later moved to California the place she labored as a mannequin and musician.

Right here, she collaborated on the Katy Perry track “Strolling On Air”, which featured on the 2013 album Prism. It was recorded in Sweden and co-produced by Max Martin.

The observe peaked at No 34 on the Billboard Scorching 100 in the US.

After Leierth-Segura went missing, her good friend Liz Montgomery filed a missing particular person’s report back to attempt to discover her.

In a Fb submit, Montgomery wrote: “We’re extraordinarily anxious about her security, and regardless of our greatest efforts, the native authorities haven’t been in a position to find her. If in case you have any info, even the smallest element may help, please attain out instantly.

“She means the world to us and time is of the essence. Her household in Sweden is pleading on your help. PLEASE unfold the phrase, SHARE this submit, and assist us deliver Camela dwelling safely. Thanks on your help and help in this important matter.”