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Man charged with murder in death of NYC mom, perp walked from precinct
New York Post • • nation
Key Points:
- Tiliek Shamel Thompson, 41, was charged with the murder of 27-year-old Lovay Williams, who was beaten to death in her Washington Heights apartment in front of her 7-year-old daughter.
- Williams was found dead on September 6 during a wellness check, having sustained injuries to her face and neck; EMS pronounced her dead at the scene.
- Thompson surrendered to police voluntarily and had been previously identified as a person of interest; his attorney urged the public to reserve judgment.
- Family and friends expressed grief and called for accountability, with some noting the confusing nature of the crime given Thompson and Williams’ prior relationship.
- A memorial with balloons, flowers, and candles has been established outside Williams’ apartment building in her memory.
