Tamilore: Police Share How Nigerian Student in US Was Stabbed by Male Roommate Over Cat Argument

• Tamilore Odunsi, a 23-year-old nursing student, was found dead in her Texas apartment with multiple stab wounds on April 26, 2025
• The police revealed that the fatal stabbing occurred after an argument with her 40-year-old roommate, Chester Grant, over their cats
• After stabbing Tamilore, Chester Grant attempted to take his own life but was found in critical condition.

The police have finally unveiled the reason behind the tragic stabbing of nursing student Tamilore Odunsi by her male roommate, just days before her graduation.

Tamilore, a 23-year-old nursing student, was found dead in her Texas apartment with multiple stab wounds.

She had been preparing for her graduation, as seen in her last TikTok video, shared just days before the incident.

Tamilore, also a British citizen, had moved to Houston for her studies. The police have now revealed that her fatal stabbing was carried out by her roommate, Chester Grant, on April 26, 2025.

How cat dispute led to Tamiore’s death

Houston Police told newsmen that Tamilore and her 40-year-old male roommate, Chester Grant, had been involved in a disagreement about the cats they both kept in the apartment.

The two were relatively new roommates, having started living together only two months before the incident. Their argument reportedly escalated, which led to the fatal stabbing.

After stabbing Tamilore, Grant attempted to end his own life by stabbing himself six times, including once on the neck.

Tamilore's body found in her kitchen

Tamilore’s body was discovered inside her kitchen, with fatal knife wounds. It was reported that a friend of Tamilore’s father contacted the police after they had not heard from her.

Upon arriving at the apartment, the police found blood on the verandah and forced their way inside.

They discovered Tamilore’s lifeless body on the floor, while her roommate, Grant, was found with stab wounds in the bedroom. Tamilore was pronounced dead at the scene, while Grant was rushed to the hospital in critical condition.

Grant spent several days in the hospital and later appeared in probable cause court on Saturday morning, where he was remanded in custody.

Tamilore’s family attends her graduation

Despite the tragedy, Tamilore’s family honoured her memory by attending her graduation ceremony, where she posthumously received her Bachelor's degree in Nursing Science.

Her sister, Georgina, accepted her nursing pin on her behalf, while other family members posed with her certificate at the ceremony.

Those who came across the video and viral pictures online sympathised with the family and prayed for them.

Details of charge against Grant

According to People, Tamilore's roommate, Grant, was formally charged with murder, and his recent court appearance was on Monday, May 5.

Before his court appearance, the 40-year-old was remanded in prison on Saturday, May 3, after recovering from self-inflicted wounds.

Texas law on murder

If found guilty of murder, Grant could be looking at a five to 99-year jail term or life imprisonment according to Texas law. This, however, will be determined by the different factors surrounding the crime.

Classified as first-degree murder, it is adjudged under the Texas Penal Code § 12.32.

GoFundeMe for Tamilore

Tamilore's sister, Goergina, has been mourning her sibling on Instagram since the incident happened.

She created an Insta story highlight to honour her memory as she shared their childhood photos. Also, the lady opened a GoFundMe account with a £20k (N43,015,540) for her.

As of the time this report was updated, a total of £64,904 (139,594,030.41) had been raised, with the top donation being £600 (N1,290,466.20).

Nigerian nurse found dead in UK apartment

In a related story on Legit.ng, a Nigerian nurse died in the UK, according to information shared on social media by those who know her.

A social media post claimed the lady just returned from Nigeria, where she did her marriage introduction.

According to the post, she was found dead in her apartment in Leeds, UK, after people could not reach her for days.

Joseph Omotayo, the HoD of the Human Interest Desk, contributed to this report, adding details about Grant's court appearances and GoFundeMe set up for late Tamilore.

Source: Legit.ng