Ophelia Nichols, the TikTok star whose son was murdered. Photo: Acquisition of TikTok
TikTok star Ophelia Nichols had her 18-year-old son killed, and as soon as she could, she asked her nearly 7.5 million followers for help in trying to find the culprit.
Nichols shared a shocking video on his TikTok account in which he broke the terrible news to his fans: 48 hours after publication, the post already has 21 million views and around 443,000 comments.
In the clip, the tiktoker says so Randon Leehis youngest son was murdered one day after his 19th birthday at a gas station in Prichard, Alabama.
“Today would have been my baby’s 19th birthday, but they took it from me last night, took it away from my children, my husband and my family,” she says. @ shoelover99.
Nichols in the viral video in which he communicates the news. Photo: Acquisition of TikTok
“My son was killed. He was shot,” he says, continuing: “Someone must know something. He was only 18, this is the best part of someone’s life.”
In one part, the woman speaks directly to the person who took Randon’s life: “I want you to look at my son, look at him! You took it from me. Look at her face, cause I’ll never see her again. Does anyone know who did this to my son and I’m asking someone for help. Anyone’s help. This is my son. Please”.
Official details of the case are unknown.. All that is known is that a Prichard detective told Today’s Parent that the situation is under investigation.
Nichols with his son Randon, 18. Photo: Facebook
However, within hours of uploading the video, Ophelia wrote in the comments that has a lead on two suspects.
This Monday, Nichols uploaded a second video and updated the information, saying there was progress in the investigation.
“We are in a state of shock. I had a horrible feeling about the area I was in. I didn’t want to believe it. I, my children, are all in a state of shock in addition to pain, ”she began.
“We think we know who he was. I still don’t know the names, BUT I believe that the Lord will open a way to Justice », the woman completed.
The last photo shared by Ofelia of her murdered son (right). Photo: Instagram
The last time Ophelia posted a photo of her youngest son on Instagram was in December last year. She shows him with her firstborn. “Major and minor. I’m really lucky, “she wrote in the post.
Most of the comments he has received on his networks have been supportive. “You don’t have to answer anyone, we love you. You heal, you take your time. you breathe And no one will be mad at you, “wrote one follower on TikTok.
“My whole heart just broke for you. I would come and sit and let you cry for as long as necessary. I wish I could help, “said another.
The second video that Nichols shared with more details of the case and thanks to those who supported her. Photo: Acquisition of TikTok
“Honey, don’t let reasons start clouding your mind with sad thoughts about him. What matters to him is how much you loved him and who he knew, “noted a third person.
Source: Clarin
