British student nurse stabbed to death in Texas in 'brutal murder'

Family of a British student nurse, 23, who was 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 , 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. 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.

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A 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."