The name Oluwatoyin “Toyin” Salau began trending on Twitter Monday morning as people shared tributes to the 19 year old Black Lives Matter activist.
Police and family confirmed her death Monday morning, according to the Tallahassee Democrat.
Toyin was one of two victims found over the weekend off Monday Road in Tallahassee, Florida. The other victim was identified as 75 year old Vicki Sims. Both women had been reported missing.
The Tallahassee Democrat reported that police identified Aaron, 49, who lives on Monday Road, as a suspect. Jail records show he is being held on murder and kidnapping charges after his arrest on June 14. The paper also reported that he was arrested earlier this month on battery charges in cases that did not involve Toyin or Vicki. The charges are allegations, and a public response from Aaron was not included in reports at the time.
Toyin went missing in Tallahassee on June 6, shortly after she tweeted that she had been sexually assaulted that morning by a man who offered her a ride. The reports we reviewed did not say whether the suspect is connected to the assault she described.
Her brother, Oluwaseyi Salau, said, “There is no justice that can be served that will replace my sister’s life.”
Our thoughts are with Toyin’s family, Vicki’s family and everyone mourning them.
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