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.’
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