Naman Shrestha
In the 2010s, esthetician Gabriel Suarez started his skincare business, Smooth Cheeks, in California, in the same building as a celebrity esthetician named Dawn DaLuise. However, a stalking ordeal and a series of harassing messages made Dawn think that Gabriel was the orchestrator of it all. The episode titled ‘The Skincare Queen and the Hitman – Part 1’ of Investigation Discovery’s ‘The Curious Case of…’ features insightful interviews with several individuals, including Gabriel himself, who recounts his perspective on the events that transpired with Dawn.
Dawn DaLuise Was Falsely Charged With Hiring a Hitman to Get Rid of Gabriel Suarez
When Gabriel Suarez was in his early 30s, he opened his skincare boutique, Smooth Cheeks, in June 2013. In the weeks prior to the opening of his business, he got the space renovated, and the noise of construction led to his first interaction with another esthetician in the same building, Dawn DaLuise. As his clinic began to become popular, Dawn began receiving threatening messages and getting her tires slashed. Sensing bad blood, she believed Gabriel was behind it all and told her friend, Edward Feinstein, about the same.
Thus, in order to get back at him, she allegedly hired a former NFL player named Chris Geile to get rid of the rival esthetician for her. In 2014, Gabriel’s property was visited by the police and searched for any evidence that could prove that he was responsible for Dawn’s harassment. They couldn’t find anything against him, but the authorities arrested and charged Dawn with solicitation of murder. Ultimately, she was acquitted of her charges.
Gabriel Suarez Leads a Socially Active Life While Balancing His Successful Business
Gabriel Suarez earned a post-graduate training from the International Dermal Institute before opening a business of his own. With over 13 years of experience as a licensed esthetician in California, Gabriel Suarez continues to provide skin care services, waxing services, and body grooming services through his clinic, Smooth Cheeks. Throughout his career, he has also worked at several renowned salons in Los Angeles. Prioritizing top-notch customer service and utilizing the latest skincare and waxing technology, he ensures that his clients are treated and provided for with the best and utmost care.
His company, Smooth Cheeks, has been recognized and featured in the LA Times, People Magazine, and on Fox, CBS, and ABC. The Baldwin Park, California, resident is a social individual who loves traveling and hanging out with his friends. Moreover, he attends pride parades and other events with his friends. In October 2025, he attended the Miss Mar Vista event with a few of his friends. In his free time, Gabriel also likes to spend time at the beach, enjoying the sound of the waves. A gym freak, the esthetician is also passionate about working out and staying fit.
