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Metro
06-05-2025
- Metro
British student ‘stabbed to death by roommate' after ‘row over a cat'
The roommate of a British student who was days away from graduating as a nurse has been charged with murder after she was found stabbed to death. Elizabeth Tamilore Odunsi was found with multiple stab wounds at her flat in Houston, Texas, on April 26. The 23-year-old, from London, was studying at Texas Woman's University to specialise as a neonatal nurse. Police noticed blood outside of her apartment after they we were called over concerns for her welfare. Elizabeth was found on the kitchen floor with 28 stab wounds and found dead at the scene. Chester Lamar Grant, 40, was found in a bedroom with one stab wound and taken to hospital in critical condition. He has since been charged with Elizabeth's murder. Grant allegedly stabbed Odunsi 28 times over a disagreement involving his cat, according to local news reports. A GoFundMe fundraiser has been set up to help Elizabeth's family bring her body back to the UK. The fundraiser said: '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.' check our news page.
Metro
06-05-2025
- Metro
British student 'stabbed to death by roommate' after ‘row over a cat'
The roommate of a British student who was days away from graduating as a nurse has been charged with murder after she was found stabbed to death. Elizabeth Tamilore Odunsi was found with multiple stab wounds at her flat in Houston, Texas, on April 26. The 23-year-old, from London, was studying at Texas Woman's University to specialise as a neonatal nurse. Police noticed blood outside of her apartment after they we were called over concerns for her welfare. Elizabeth was found on the kitchen floor with 28 stab wounds and found dead at the scene. Chester Lamar Grant, 40, was found in a bedroom with one stab wound and taken to hospital in critical condition. He has since been charged with Elizabeth's murder. Grant allegedly stabbed Odunsi 28 times over a disagreement involving his cat, according to local news reports. A GoFundMe fundraiser has been set up to help Elizabeth's family bring her body back to the UK. The fundraiser said: '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.' Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@ For more stories like this, check our news page. MORE: British mum seen dancing with French lover months before she was stabbed to death MORE: Tomatoes recalled over fears of potential to cause fatal infections MORE: Major drugstore chain files bankruptcy again after closing 800 stores
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."
Yahoo
03-05-2025
- Yahoo
Family's plea as student nurse dies in Texas stabbing
The family of a British student nurse stabbed to death in Texas has raised more than £40,000 to bring her home and "give her the peaceful and dignified farewell she deserves". Tamilore Odunsi, 23, from London, who posted about her studies on TikTok, was "brutally murdered" in her home just days before she was set to graduate in Houston, her sister Georgina said in a tribute on a GoFundMe page. The family has asked for donations towards repatriation, funeral and burial costs. Houston Police Department said the body of a 23-year-old woman discovered on 26 April is awaiting identification and homicide detectives are investigating. Detectives said officers had been called to an apartment complex for a welfare check in the South Side area of Houston when they discovered blood on the patio. Inside, officers found a female with multiple stab wounds 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. Paying tribute to the student, her sister Georgina wrote on GoFundme: "Tami was a beautiful soul, full of light, ambition and kindness. She was just 23-years-old." She added that Ms Odunsi had moved to the United States to "pursue her dream of becoming a nurse, dedicating herself to a life of care and service". "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," her sister said. The nursing student regularly posted about her life as a nursing student at Texas Woman's University to her 31,000 followers on TikTok. In her last video on 21 April, she posted about her excitement being two weeks from graduating, with holidays booked to celebrate. In a statement, the university said it was "deeply saddened" to learn of 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." The university is offering counselling to students affected by Ms Odunsi's death. Additional reporting by Fiona Nimoni Listen to the best of BBC Radio London on Sounds and follow BBC London on Facebook, X, and Instagram. Send your story ideas to Texas Woman's University
Yahoo
03-05-2025
- Yahoo
British student killed in Texas days before graduation
A British nursing student studying in the US has been found stabbed to death in an apartment in Houston, Texas, just days before she was due to graduate, say police and her family. Elizabeth Tamilore Odunsi, 23, was discovered on 26 April by officers who had gone to her flat to check if she was OK, said Houston police. Police said she had multiple stab wounds. A man was found in another room with at least one stab wound and he was taken to hospital in a critical condition. Ms Odunsi had a TikTok account, Tamidollars, where she posted to her 30,000 followers about her experiences as a Briton living in the US. In her last post, from 21 April, she described how she was ready to graduate in two weeks, and had already booked a holiday. An online fundraiser to repatriate her remains to the UK for burial has gathered more than £44,000 ($58,000). "Tami was a beautiful soul, full of light, ambition, and kindness," her sister, Georgina Odunsi, wrote on GoFundMe. "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," she continued. "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," her sister wrote. According to a Houston Police Department statement, officers were called to the student housing complex at 15:50 local time last Saturday. Officers knocked on the door, but there was no answer. They saw blood on a rear concrete patio and entered the apartment. "The female victim was discovered on the kitchen floor with multiple stab wounds. A male was discovered in a bedroom with at least one stab wound," detectives wrote. Ms Odunsi was pronounced dead at the scene. Texas Woman's University, where she was studying, did not immediately respond to a request for comment from BBC News. In a post last year, Ms Odunsi described how she preferred living in the US to the UK, telling her TikTok followers that "the vibes are just so much better here". In a more recent post, she shared video of the cap and gown she intended to wear to graduation, with the caption "3 more weeks". In an earlier post, she shared a video of herself studying with the caption: "She doesn't know it yet, but a year from now all her hard work will pay off, she'll be working as a nurse in her dream speciality." Ms Odunsi added that she hoped to have a "stronger relationship with Christ, living a quiet and peaceful life".
