Alexis Sharkey.Photo: alexis sharkey/instagram
The husband of slain Instagram influencerAlexis Sharkeyhas been found dead of a self-inflicted gunshot wound in Florida, a Houston police spokesperson announced at a Wednesday press conference.
Thomas was wanted for murder in connection withhis wife’s death, after a warrant for his arrest was issued on Sept. 29.
A spokesman for the Houston police said that Thomas was the only person with the means and motive to kill Alexis.
Investigators also said they had established there was a history of domestic violence in the relationship. The couple had separated, even though Thomas did not want the marriage to end.
Alexis and Thomas Sharkey.
They also alleged that Thomas was dishonest with detectives throughout the investigation.
Thomas left Texas after his wife’s body was found, moving to Georgia, police said at the press conference.
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Thomas did not report his wife missing, police have said. Instead, it was a friend who notified authorities.
Alexis Sharkey.alexis sharkey/instagram
The social media star had stopped responding to calls and messages, generating fears among her relatives and friends that something was wrong.
The last time friends had heard from Alexis — who sold products for Monat, a multi-level marketing company that sells skin-care, hair and hygiene products — was the evening of November 27.
It has been determined Alexis wasstrangled to death.
A GoFundMe campaignhas been established to raise money for her memorial.
source: people.com
