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British Nursing Student Fatally Stabbed in Houston; Roommate Charged

Elizabeth Tamilore Odunsi, 23, was allegedly killed by her roommate, Chester Lamar Grant, in a dispute reportedly over his cat, raising questions about tenant screening and police response.

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Chester Lamar Grant (Houston Police Department)

Overview

  • Elizabeth Tamilore Odunsi, a 23-year-old British nursing student, was stabbed 28 times and found dead in her Houston apartment on April 26, 2025.
  • Her roommate, Chester Lamar Grant, 40, was arrested on May 2 and charged with murder; he remains in custody on a $500,000 bond.
  • The fatal incident reportedly stemmed from an argument over Grant's cat, with investigators citing his history of violent convictions in Washington state.
  • Odunsi, known on TikTok as 'Tami Dollars,' had over 48,000 followers and was days away from graduating from Texas Woman’s University.
  • Her family has raised over £64,000 through a GoFundMe to repatriate her body to the UK and is considering legal action against the landlord and police for alleged negligence.