Family Demands Justice For Tioni Theus, 16-Year Old Girl Found Dead On Side Of L.A. Freeway
A vigil for Tioni Theus, a 16-year old girl found dead on the side of the 110 Freeway in Los Angeles, was held Tuesday evening.
The event took place in front of the Los Angeles Police Department in South L.A. and was attended by many family members and supporters who were seeking justice for Tioni.
“We’re not talking about an adult. We’re talking about a 16-year-old child. She was thrown on the side of the freeway like trash and she’s a child,” said Lekesia Barrett, Theus’ cousin.
The body of Tioni was found on Jan. 8 and her killer hasn’t been caught yet.
According to the L.A. County coroner, Tioni died from a gunshot wound to the neck.
The California Highway Patrol is leading the investigation and LAPD will be assisting them.
Darien Jackson, Tioni’ father, said his daughter’s death “just don’t make no sense.”
“It just hurt … I feel like I died … It just hurt. You lose everything,” Jackson said.
Family members say Tioni had a promising future, and the community is hoping her killers turn themselves in.
Anyone with any information is encouraged to contact the tip line at 1-800-835-5247 or call your local police department. All calls can remain anonymous.
