Tyre Nichols tragically passed away after brutally being beaten by police officers. However, some netizens have come up with a theory suggesting that Nichols was having an affair with one of the police officers’ ex-wife and the baby’s mother.
Here is everything you need to know.
Tyre Nichols’ alleged Demetrius Haley wife claim explored
While the authorities continue to investigate the tragic death of Tyre Nichols many people believe that there was a personal motive behind the brutal attack on him.
Moreover, they speculated that Nichols was in a relationship with the former wife of police officer Demetrius Haley.
In addition, CBS recently confirmed that Nichols worked at FEDEX where Haley’s ex-wife was also reportedly working.
Subsequently, a user wrote, ‘BREAKING NEWS: I am being told that Tyre Nichols was in a relationship with and worked at a Memphis @FedEx with #MemphisPolice Demetrius Haleys’s ex-girlfriend & baby mama.’
Meanwhile, other netizens claim that Haley clicked pictures of Nichols after he was beaten up and ‘sent it to his baby mama.’
Besides that, a different user expressed her outrage over the ongoing speculations behind Nichols’s death.
She penned, ‘What reputable source are y’all using to spread the information about Tyre Nichols and Demetrius Haley’s ex-wife working at FedEx and being in a relationship? Because now y’all about to piss me off.’
Nevertheless, it is important to note that these are just theories that are going around on social media. These speculations have not been confirmed by any official sources.
Tyre Nichols dies after viciously being beaten by police officers
The Memphis Police Department reported that Tyre Nichols was stopped for reckless driving on the night of 7th January while he was driving back toward his home.
However, five cops retrained and beat Nichols after he allegedly tried to break loose from them.
The bodycam footage shows Nichols being kicked, punched, pepper sprayed, and tasered. The officers also are seen repeatedly striking him with a baton.
Nichols eventually succumbed to his injuries and died three days later.
Officers Justin Smith, Emmitt Martin III, Desmond Mills Jr., Tadarrius Bean, and Demetrius Haley were released from their duties.
These five cops are currently charged with multiple criminal counts including second-degree murder and aggravated assault.
Nichols’ mother RowVaughn Wells talked about her son’s death during an interview with the Daily Mail.
She said, ‘I was feeling my son’s pain as they were beating him to death. They brought shame to their own families. They brought shame to the black community.’