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Daily Mirror
04-05-2025
- Daily Mirror
Brit nurse stabbed to death in US had alleged 'row with roommate over cats' before death
Elizabeth Tamilore Odunsi, who moved from the UK to Texas to study nursing, was stabbed to death in her US home but she was allegedly attacked following a row with her roommate over their cats A British student nurse, 23, who was stabbed to death in her home - just days before she was due to graduate - was "brutally murdered" allegedly over a disagreement with her roommate about their cats. Elizabeth Tamilore Odunsi, known as Tami and from London, was stabbed in her home in Houston, Texas, where she had been studying. The Houston Police Department said officers were called to an apartment complex for a welfare check when they saw blood on the patio on April 26 and then the body of Tami was found. A local report has since suggested a disagreement about pets could have led to the " murder". Her body was found lying on the kitchen floor and she was covered in multiple stab wounds. She was pronounced dead at the scene, police said. Police added that a man with at least one stab wound was taken to hospital in a critical condition but cops have since confirmed to The Mirror that he was then arrested on suspicion of murder and was booked into jail. Homicide detectives reportedly told local news outlet KHOU 11 the dispute that allegedly turned deadly stemmed from an argument between the suspect and victim about their pet cats. The Houston Police Department was not able to confirm nor deny this report but it told The Mirror there had been "ongoing disputes" between the two. The suspect, believed to be a 40-year-old man, allegedly attempted to take his own life by stabbing himself around six times after the alleged altercation. The suspect and the victim had allegedly been roommates for around two months before Tami was stabbed to death, detectives told KHOU 11. Her devastated family has raised over £56,000, through a GoFundMe page set up by her sister Georgina Odunsi, to bring Tami home and "give her the peaceful and dignified farewell she deserves". It reads: "With heavy hearts, we share the devastating loss of our beloved sister, daughter, and friend, Tamilore Odunsi—known to her TikTok family as Tami Dollars or TD. "Tami was a beautiful soul, full of light, ambition, and kindness. She was just 23 years old. A devoted Christian, she was a God-fearing young woman who found strength and joy in her faith. She had a deep love for her church community, where she was actively involved and always eager to serve others with humility and grace. "She moved from the UK to the United States to pursue her dream of becoming a nurse, dedicating herself to a life of care and service. Tami had a special love for children and always dreamed of making a difference in young lives through her future work in healthcare. Outside of her studies, she brought joy to others through her love for creating content and expressing her vibrant personality." Tami regularly posted on TikTok while studying nursing at Texas Woman's University and her final video was on April 21 where she talked about being close to graduation. The university has said it was "deeply saddened" over her death. They said in a statement: "At just 17, Tami moved alone from London to Houston, bravely adapting to a new country, a new culture, and a new academic system - all just months before the pandemic began. She made a tremendous impact on our university community, and her legacy will continue to inspire us."
Daily Record
04-05-2025
- Daily Record
British student nurse found slain in Texas apartment days before graduation
British student nurse Elizabeth Tamilore Odunsi, 23, from London, was stabbed to death. A probe has been launched after a student nurse from the UK was brutally stabbed in Texas. Elizabeth Tamilore Odunsi, known as Tami was found dead on April 26 after being "brutally murdered" in her Texas home just days before she was set to graduate in Houston. The 23-year-old from London's devastated family have also set up a fundraising page to help bring her home which has raised nearly £50,000 to "give her the peaceful and dignified farewell she deserves". Houston Police Department said officers had been called to an apartment complex for a welfare check in the South Side area of Houston when they saw blood on the patio on April 26 and then the body of Tami was found, reports the Mirror. The student had multiple stab wounds and her body was lying on the kitchen floor. She was pronounced dead at the scene, police said. A male with at least one stab wound was taken to hospital in a critical condition, they added, with an investigation underway. A GoFundMe page has been organised following Tami's death by her heartbroken sister Georgina Odunsi to cover the costs of transporting her body back to be buried. So far it has raised £49,655. It reads: "With heavy hearts, we share the devastating loss of our beloved sister, daughter, and friend, Tamilore Odunsi—known to her TikTok family as Tami Dollars or TD. "Tami was a beautiful soul, full of light, ambition, and kindness. She was just 23 years old. A devoted Christian, she was a God-fearing young woman who found strength and joy in her faith. She had a deep love for her church community, where she was actively involved and always eager to serve others with humility and grace. "She moved from the UK to the United States to pursue her dream of becoming a nurse, dedicating herself to a life of care and service. Tami had a special love for children and always dreamed of making a difference in young lives through her future work in healthcare. Outside of her studies, she brought joy to others through her love for creating content and expressing her vibrant personality." Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. It continues: "Tragically, Tami was brutally murdered just days before she was set to graduate from university—an unimaginable loss at a moment that should have marked the beginning of a bright and promising future. "Tami touched so many lives in her short time here. Now, we are asking for help to give her the peaceful and dignified farewell she deserves. Our goal is to bring Tami home from the United States to the UK so she can be laid to rest surrounded by her family and loved ones. We are raising funds to cover the costs of her repatriation, funeral, and burial, and to support our family during this incredibly painful time. "Any amount you can give—no matter how small—will make a difference. And if you're unable to give, please consider sharing this page and keeping our family in your prayers. We love you, Tami. You will forever be in our hearts." Tami regularly posted on TikTok while studying nursing at Texas Woman's University and her final video was on April 21 where she talked about being close to graduation. The university has said it was "deeply saddened" over her death. "At just 17, Tami moved alone from London to Houston, bravely adapting to a new country, a new culture, and a new academic system - all just months before the pandemic began," a spokesperson said. "She made a tremendous impact on our university community, and her legacy will continue to inspire us."
Daily Mirror
04-05-2025
- Daily Mirror
British student nurse stabbed to death in Texas in 'brutal murder'
Family of a British student nurse, 23, who was stabbed to death have raised nearly £50,000 to bring her home and "give her the peaceful and dignified farewell she deserves". Elizabeth Tamilore Odunsi, known as Tami and from London, who posted about her studies on TikTok, was "brutally murdered" in her Texas home just days before she was set to graduate in Houston, her sister Georgina said in a tribute on a GoFundMe page. Houston Police Department said officers had been called to an apartment complex for a welfare check in the South Side area of Houston when they saw blood on the patio on April 26 and then the body of Tami was found. The student had multiple stab wounds and her body was lying on the kitchen floor. She was pronounced dead at the scene, police said. A male with at least one stab wound was taken to hospital in a critical condition, they added, with an investigation underway. A GoFundMe page has been organised following Tami's death by her sister Georgina Odunsi to help pay for her body to be brought back and the burial. So far it has raised £49,655. It reads: "With heavy hearts, we share the devastating loss of our beloved sister, daughter, and friend, Tamilore Odunsi—known to her TikTok family as Tami Dollars or TD. "Tami was a beautiful soul, full of light, ambition, and kindness. She was just 23 years old. A devoted Christian, she was a God-fearing young woman who found strength and joy in her faith. She had a deep love for her church community, where she was actively involved and always eager to serve others with humility and grace. "She moved from the UK to the United States to pursue her dream of becoming a nurse, dedicating herself to a life of care and service. Tami had a special love for children and always dreamed of making a difference in young lives through her future work in healthcare. Outside of her studies, she brought joy to others through her love for creating content and expressing her vibrant personality. "Tragically, Tami was brutally murdered just days before she was set to graduate from university—an unimaginable loss at a moment that should have marked the beginning of a bright and promising future. "Tami touched so many lives in her short time here. Now, we are asking for help to give her the peaceful and dignified farewell she deserves. Our goal is to bring Tami home from the United States to the UK so she can be laid to rest surrounded by her family and loved ones. We are raising funds to cover the costs of her repatriation, funeral, and burial, and to support our family during this incredibly painful time. "Any amount you can give—no matter how small—will make a difference. And if you're unable to give, please consider sharing this page and keeping our family in your prayers. We love you, Tami. You will forever be in our hearts." Tami regularly posted on TikTok while studying nursing at Texas Woman's University and her final video was on April 21 where she talked about being close to graduation. The university has said it was "deeply saddened" over her death. "At just 17, Tami moved alone from London to Houston, bravely adapting to a new country, a new culture, and a new academic system - all just months before the pandemic began," a spokesperson said. "She made a tremendous impact on our university community, and her legacy will continue to inspire us."
