Nautica Malone, a Phoenix, Arizona native, tragically took his own life on January 11 after an explicit video of him was shared online.
Nautica Malone, a senior at Central High School in Phoenix, Arizona, was a dedicated member of the school’s varsity swimming team during the 2015-2016 school year.
Highlights
- In the viral video, Bikini Bean staff are seen approaching Nautica Malone, who was not wearing pants and was engaging in inappropriate behavior.
- When folks identified the person as Nautica Malone, they told his wife, Tori Malone, who said that he had committed suicide.
- Malone’s taking his own life was a huge shock, even to his close friend Anthony, who had known him for 15 years.
He was added to the Central swimming roster on September 18, 2013.
In a Facebook post, Vonard VJ Davis expressed that words can’t capture how he feels during such a difficult time, especially after losing his best friend, Nautica Malone.
He remembered many childhood memories they shared and wished they could have cherished those moments one last time.
Words can’t explain the way I’m feeling. It’s never easy to go through times like this especially when it’s your best friend. So many childhood memories filled with my right hand man. I wish we were able to cherish them one last time. Gone way too soon, my brother Nautica Malone
Vonard VJ Davis
A Day Before Nautica Malone’s Demise, He Was Seen Without Pants In The Viral Video
An anonymous member took the private Facebook group Arizona Moms Helping Another Moms to warn others about a man at Bikini Bean in Tempe.
In the video, Bikini Bean staff are seen approaching a man in his car, asking if they could assist him.
Guy allegedly took his own life today after a video of him doing a drive through with out pants was posted 😳 🕊️ 🙏🏽 pic.twitter.com/Ys69LZkhFq
— Rain Drops Media (@Raindropsmedia1) January 14, 2025
As they get closer, they notice he is semi-naked without any pants on and engaged in inappropriate conduct.
So they blurt out: Sir, you need to leave. Unacceptable. Then, he drives away abruptly.
People had also posted about it the day before and were able to identify the person (27-year-old Nautica Malone) involved.
After speaking with his wife, Tori Malone, they learned that the individual had taken his own life.
Therefore, the member expressed mixed feelings, acknowledging that while his actions were wrong, the outcome was unexpected and challenging to process.
They also hoped that no one had sent hurtful messages that could have contributed to his decision.
The member had only spoken to his wife and provided his information to the owner of Bikini Beans to be handed over to the authorities.
People were skeptical, wondering if the staff were recording random customers in the drive-thru and happened to capture this particular incident, feeling that there was a lack of context.
In the video, the staff member mentions that the man had driven through multiple times, so they thought of recording him.
Some people speculated that the situation might have been a prank, a dare gone wrong, or even a revenge “prank.”
They pointed out that when the man pulled up, he seemed to be smiling or laughing, and when the staff member yelled at him, he appeared confused and then horrified.
However, Nautica Malone’s taking his own life was a huge shock, even to his close friend Anthony, who had known him for 15 years.
His name was Nautica Malone and apparently it’s true he killed himself. pic.twitter.com/WoRKpXQnVI
— Charles Bronson (@Wildey_Is_Here) January 14, 2025
Anthony expressed how heartbroken he was and that they couldn’t make any more memories.
He shared how much he would miss his friend’s humor, their random roast battles, and simply talking to him.
Anthony also wished he had expressed his love for him more, as he had always thought they’d grow old together and watch their kids grow up.
15 years you been my brother I keep crying because of all the memories we have together and we can’t make anymore I miss you bro I miss my best friend I wish u would’ve came to me ima miss your dumbass funny ass jokes ima miss your random roast battles ima just miss talking to my best friend…I love you man I wish I told you that more i thought we’d watch our kids grow up together ts tearing me up and doesn’t feel real ill see you next lifetime brother
Anthony Anderson
Additional Information
- He participated in several events, including the 400 Free Relay, where his best finish was a time of 05:03.62, achieved at the Crim Swim Invite in Yuma, AZ, on September 21, 2013.
- His full name is Nautica Thaddeus Ferches Malone.
- He shared a daughter, Vaughn Thaddeus Malone, with his wife, Tori Malone.
