A 23-year-old Nigerian-British nursing student, Tamilore Odunsi, was tragically stabbed to death in Houston, Texas, just days before her graduation from a U.S. university. Odunsi had moved from London to the United States in 2022 to pursue her dream of becoming a nurse and was on the verge of completing her degree. Her untimely death has left her family, friends, and online followers devastated.
The Houston Police Department found her body in her apartment after being alerted by a family friend who grew concerned when she failed to respond to messages. Officers discovered Odunsi with multiple stab wounds in the kitchen of her residence. A man, believed to be her new flatmate, was also found in the apartment with serious stab injuries and was taken to the hospital in critical condition. Authorities have yet to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident, and the motive remains unclear.
Odunsi had become popular on social media under the name “Tami Dollars,” where she shared her journey through nursing school with over 30,000 TikTok followers. In one of her final videos, she expressed her excitement about graduating and embarking on her professional career. Her posts had inspired many young people navigating similar academic paths.
In response to the tragedy, her family launched a GoFundMe campaign to help repatriate her body to the UK and cover funeral costs. The campaign has already raised more than £30,000, reflecting the outpouring of support from both her local community and international followers. Her family described her as a joyful, driven, and compassionate young woman whose loss has left a deep void.
Investigations into the case are ongoing. Police have not yet confirmed whether the injured man in the apartment is a suspect, witness, or fellow victim. The case has reignited concerns about safety for international students and the vulnerabilities they can face while living far from home.
