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Washington Heights Mother Murder: Tiliek Thompson Charged
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The Crime and Arrest
Police responded to a 911 wellness-check call at an apartment on West 156th Street in Washington Heights on a Saturday afternoon. Officers found 27-year-old Lovay Williams unresponsive with facial and neck trauma and pronounced her dead at the scene. Her 7-year-old daughter was inside the apartment when officers arrived.
Tiliek Thompson, 41, was identified early in the investigation as a person of interest. He surrendered to detectives at the 33rd Precinct later that morning and was escorted out of the station house after being charged.
Charges and Legal Process
Thompson faces a series of charges, including murder, assault, strangulation, criminal obstruction of breathing, child abandonment, and acting in a manner injurious to a child. His arraignment in Manhattan Criminal Court was pending at the time of his arrest.
Family and Community Reaction
Family members described the killing as “senseless” and expressed anger toward the suspect. Nuquan Williams, the victim’s brother, demanded accountability, calling the perpetrator “the devil” and a “piece of garbage.”
A community vigil with balloons, flowers and candles was held outside the building, and domestic-violence advocates gathered to call for greater awareness of intimate-partner violence.
Official Statements & Responses
Thompson’s attorney, Neville Dexter, told reporters that his client was present at the precinct following the surrender and emphasized the importance of a fair legal process for his client. Dexter also expressed confidence that the criminal-justice system would treat the case impartially.
Data & Statistics
- Victim: Lovay Williams, 27, single mother.
- Suspect: Tiliek Thompson, 41.
- Child present: 7-year-old daughter.
- Location: Apartment on West 156th Street, Washington Heights, Manhattan.
- Charges: murder, assault, strangulation, criminal obstruction of breathing, child abandonment, acting in a manner injurious to a child.
Verbatim Quotes
- “He’s at the precinct right now,” — Neville Dexter, thompson’s attorney
- “It’s confusing to me because we knew this man for too long,” — Post Asia Walker
- “It's a silent killer that is killing women on the regular and it's the signs we need to understand,” — Stephanie Mcgraw, founder of WARM
- “I’m sure the system will work out fairly and that’s what I’m here to do,” — Neville Dexter, thompson’s attorney
What’s Next
Thompson’s arraignment is scheduled in Manhattan Criminal Court, where he will face the listed charges and the case will move forward through the criminal justice system.