manol Posted February 16 Posted February 16 On the morning of February 14th, police in North Carolina responded to a report of a shooting and found Ukrainian refugee Kateryna Tovmash and another adult deceased. Her ex-boyfriend was arrested and charged. The photo accompanying the article seems to show Kateryna outside an LDS temple. Photo and article at this link: Ukrainian refugee shot dead in North Carolina (msn.com) The implication seems to be that she was LDS... ?
Pyreaux Posted February 16 Posted February 16 Yes, Kateryna Tovmash was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. An active member of the Holly Springs Ward of North Carolina. In the photo she is standing in front of the Raleigh North Carolina Temple. Second Ukrainian Refugee Kateryna Tovmash Murdered in NC Ukrainian refugee, 21, and military boyfriend shot dead by ex-lover Her brother, Mykhailo Tovmash, set up a GoFundMe to cover funeral costs and support their younger siblings who were present in the home during the attack. Caleb Hayden Fosnaugh of Ohio allegedly drove 7 hours to North Carolina, broke into the home, and killed Katya and Matthew Wade, an active-duty U.S. Army soldier. Fosnaugh was apprehended in Ohio on February 14th after a multi-state manhunt. He faces two counts of first-degree murder. This is the second high-profile killing of a Ukrainian refugee in North Carolina in six months leading to significant political and social debate in the state regarding the safety of refugees. Members of the Holly Springs Ward have spoken to local media (like WRAL and ABC11), describing her as a "shining light" in their congregation. They noted that she sought refuge in the United States not just from the war in Ukraine, but also to build a better life within her faith community. Kateryna arrived in North Carolina in 2022 under the "Uniting for Ukraine" program. Local church members were instrumental in helping her settle, find work, and navigate the transition to life in the U.S. Her death has hit the local ward particularly hard, as many members were involved in supporting her through her transition and her efforts to maintain a safe home for her son. 3
Pyreaux Posted February 16 Posted February 16 (edited) I can't find anything about the ex-boyfriend Caleb Hayden Fosnaugh being a member himself. He may not be, maybe his connection to her is through the Uniting for Ukraine program, which requires a private sponsor in the U.S. to sign a form (I-134A) promising financial support. Many single female refugees find sponsors through online matching groups or social media. This creates a dangerous power dynamic. If Fosnaugh or his family served as her initial point of contact or sponsor when she first arrived in the U.S. perhaps in Ohio before she moved to North Carolina, it would explain how a native-born American from Ohio met a woman from Ukraine. It is also possible Kateryna initially lived in Ohio when she arrived in 2022, met Fosnaugh there, and later moved to North Carolina to seek a fresh start. "Ex-boyfriend" suggests a relationship of some duration. Kateryna Tovmash was a relatively recent convert after her arrival in the United States. Kateryna grew up Seventh-day Adventist (family history suggests this), and the ward members in North Carolina have described her as a "shining example of a new convert." The photo of her at the Raleigh North Carolina Temple was taken in the last year or so. In the Church, a person typically waits at least one year after baptism before they can receive temple ordinances. This timeline fits with a conversion that took place shortly after her 2022 arrival. Domestic violence experts have warned that predators sometimes use platforms to find vulnerable women who lack a local support system or legal status. He may have viewed himself as her "rescuer," which often turns into obsessive or controlling behavior when the woman tries to gain independence (like moving to away or joining a new church). If she moved to North Carolina to distance herself from an obsessive relationship in Ohio, North Carolina should have provided the safety she needed. Making this Valentine's Day murder even more chilling. Edited February 16 by Pyreaux 1
Calm Posted February 16 Posted February 16 1 hour ago, Pyreaux said: Fosnaugh or his family served as her initial point of contact or sponsor when she first arrived in the U.S. perhaps in Ohio before she moved to North Carolina, it would explain how a native-born American from Ohio met a woman from Ukraine. But she was living with her siblings, so it seems likely they came over in a group surely (pure speculation). 1
Calm Posted February 16 Posted February 16 (edited) 1 hour ago, Pyreaux said: the Church, a person typically waits at least one year after baptism before they can receive temple ordinances. This timeline fits with a conversion that took place shortly after her 2022 arrival. But they can do baptisms shortly after conversions, iirc. Though can’t remember when this became policy. Edited February 16 by Calm 1
bluebell Posted February 16 Posted February 16 20 minutes ago, Calm said: But they can do baptisms shortly after conversions, iirc. Though can’t remember when this became policy. They can do baptisms at the temple as soon as they want after being baptized. They just have to get the limited use recommend. 2
ZealouslyStriving Posted March 1 Posted March 1 Apparently, from the comments in a news story I saw on Facebook, women have been complaining about the killer for years but to no avail. 1
Calm Posted March 1 Posted March 1 6 minutes ago, ZealouslyStriving said: Apparently, from the comments in a news story I saw on Facebook, women have been complaining about the killer for years but to no avail. As in patterns of unwanted attention causing fear, iow stalking, but no arrest or prosecution?
ZealouslyStriving Posted March 1 Posted March 1 1 hour ago, Calm said: As in patterns of unwanted attention causing fear, iow stalking, but no arrest or prosecution? Yeah, this lady was really going off about how she'd been yelling to the rooftops about his abusive behavior and claimed there was others. She seemed genuinely mad. 1
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