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Tersasi Niholimbele was born in a Tanzanian refugee camp, his family fleeing his native country of Burundi in East Africa.
He eventually made his way to Arizona, entering the 7th grade at Peoria Elementary.
"He was very humble – I think that's the one word I'd use to describe him is humble," his wife, Cheyenne Waters, said.
Waters and Niholimbele eloped at 19 years old.
"We started dating and instantly got married," Waters said. "(Like) we've known each ot ...Read More
Last Seen: Aug 30, 2017
He eventually made his way to Arizona, entering the 7th grade at Peoria Elementary.
"He was very humble – I think that's the one word I'd use to describe him is humble," his wife, Cheyenne Waters, said.
Waters and Niholimbele eloped at 19 years old.
"We started dating and instantly got married," Waters said. "(Like) we've known each ot ...Read More
Last Seen: Aug 30, 2017
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Terasi
Niholimbele
30
23
66 inches
68 inches
125 lbs
135 lbs
Black / African American
Male
Aug 30, 2017
Phoenix
Arizona
Maricopa County
307
34041
Phoenix Police Department
Phoenix
Arizona
Maricopa County
85004
Christopher Jansen
Detective
2120 North Central Avenue, Arizona
6022626151
Local
Law Enforcement
201700001537938
2017-09-01
Phoenix Police Department
Black
Brown
Brown
11/24/2025
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Forum Posts (3)
Has anyone else looked into the connection between Tersasi's disappearance and the shooting that hap... ...Read More
04/27/2023
04/27/2023
Hey everyone,
I've been following Tersasi Niholimbele's case, and one thing that stands out to m... ...Read More
01/14/2023
I've been following Tersasi Niholimbele's case, and one thing that stands out to m... ...Read More
01/14/2023
Has anyone looked into the timeline surrounding the events at that house on North 54th Lane? It's st... ...Read More
01/07/2023
01/07/2023
