SAN DIEGO — A woman once at the center of a widely publicized criminal case was found dead outside a popular bar in San Diego’s Little Italy neighborhood, authorities confirmed. Tatyana Remley, 44, was discovered outside Princess Pub & Grille, where investigators later determined she died by suicide from a gunshot wound.
Law enforcement officials said the incident occurred during the overnight hours, and there is no indication that anyone else was involved. The case has drawn renewed attention due to Remley’s past legal troubles, which previously made national headlines.
According to her estranged husband, Mark Remley, the two spoke by phone shortly before her death. He said Tatyana contacted him while she was out that night and appeared distressed during the call. Mark said she complained about a man she was with and appeared upset during a brief FaceTime conversation from a bathroom stall.
Mark said he urged her to leave the situation and offered to call for help if she felt unsafe. He recalled asking whether she wanted him to contact emergency services or arrange assistance. According to Mark, she declined and told him she would handle the situation herself before ending the call.
That conversation, he said, was the last time he heard from her. When Remley failed to return home or make contact the following day, Mark reported her missing to the San Diego Sheriff’s Department. Authorities later confirmed her death outside the Little Italy bar.
Investigators have not released additional details about the circumstances leading up to her death, citing the ongoing nature of the review. Officials reiterated that the case is being treated as a suicide.
Remley’s death has shocked those familiar with her past and has resurfaced memories of a case that once drew widespread attention. Authorities continue to encourage anyone experiencing emotional distress to seek help.
If you or someone you know is struggling, confidential support is available in the U.S. through the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988.