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Khazar Momeni, Bob Lee and Nima Momeni Photo illustration: Rachel Mendelson/WSJ; Photos: Associated Press (2), Getty Images, Superior Court of the State of California, MobileCoin

Before His Killing, Tech Executive Bob Lee Led an Underground Life of Sex and Drugs

After the Cash App founder died in a stabbing, some were quick to blame San Francisco’s street violence. The truth was more shocking.

By Kirsten Grind
, Katherine Bindley
 and Zusha Elinson

SAN FRANCISCO—In certain wealthy tech circles it is known as “The Lifestyle,” an underground party scene featuring recreational drug use and casual sex.

A successful tech executive named Bob Lee liked to hang out with that crowd, according to people who also participated. So, too, did Khazar Momeni, the wife of a prominent plastic surgeon, these people said.

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