A man in Washington, D.C., who authorities believe died violently in April, had his thumb cut off in order to access his mobile payment app and steal money from him, authorities said.>>>CONTINUE FULL READING HERE....CONTINUE READING THE ARTICLE FROM THE SOURCE
The body of Fasil Teklemariam, 53, was found in his apartment bedroom on April 5, according to an affidavit in support of an arrest warrant for 19-year-old Audrey Denise Miller, who investigators believe killed Teklemariam.
Teklemariam had “several” cuts to his legs and a cut on his right hand, and his right thumb had been removed, the affidavit said. According to the document, a witness told police that Miller and another woman, identified as Tiffany Taylor Gray, 22, had cut off the man’s thumb.
Teklemariam also had fractures on his head and had been stabbed in the stomach, affidavit said, noting there was broken glass on his body and bed. Investigators believe he was killed anywhere from two to five days before his body was found.
Teklemariam’s cause of death was determined to be “multiple blunt force” and “sharp force injuries,” according to the affidavit, which accuses Miller of first-degree murder.>>>CONTINUE FULL READING HERE
Police also found evidence suggesting cleaning products had been used at the crime scene.
Over several days, surveillance cameras captured Miller, Gray and two men coming and going from the building where Teklemariam lived, according to the affidavit. They allegedly used his key fob to get into his apartment, taking “several” items, including electronics and watches.
A lawyer listed as Miller’s in court documents could not be reached for comment Tuesday. It was unclear Tuesday night if Gray had an attorney.
A witness said Gray was a prostitute and that she and Teklemariam were in some sort of relationship, the affidavit said.
The witness told investigators Gray and Miller used Teklemariam’s thumb to obtain money from his account, with Gray allegedly using the funds to pay for Uber, marijuana and alcohol, according to the affidavit.
At least one more person was named in the affidavit in connection to Teklemariam’s death. However, it was not clear Tuesday if that person has been formally charged in the case.
Police arrested Miller on June 21 and charged her with first-degree murder and armed felony murder, NBC Washington reported
. She is in custody awaiting a preliminary hearing.
Police arrested Gray in Prince George’s County on July 1 on a warrant charging her with first-degree murder and armed felony murder, according to the station.>>>CONTINUE FULL READING HERE
