Authorities have arrested two women in connection with the murder of Fasil Teklemariam, 53, whose body was discovered on April 5th in his apartment.
Tiffany Taylor Gray, 22, and Audrey Miller, 19, face charges related to Teklemariam’s death, which involved blunt force trauma, stab wounds, and the severing of one of his thumbs, according to reports from NBC 4.
The investigation suggests that Gray and Miller allegedly killed Teklemariam to gain access to his financial accounts, including his Cashapp, using his severed thumb to bypass security measures.
Surveillance footage from Teklemariam’s apartment complex captured Gray, Miller, and two unidentified men leaving the premises in the days following the murder.
They allegedly used Teklemariam’s key fob to enter the apartment multiple times, stealing electronics, jewelry, and other items. Teklemariam’s phone last pinged near Gray’s residence in Washington, D.C., further linking her to the crime scene.
Complicating matters, Teklemariam had previously reported Gray for stealing his phone and making unauthorized money transfers via Cashapp.
This history, combined with the gathered evidence, led to the arrest of Gray and Miller on charges of first-degree murder and armed felony murder.
While Gray and Miller are in custody, one of the men seen with them in the surveillance footage has been arrested but remains uncharged.
Authorities continue their efforts to locate Teklemariam’s missing thumb and stolen electronic devices.
The investigation into this tragic incident continues as authorities seek to uncover further details surrounding Teklemariam’s death and the events leading up to it.
