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| Rosimeiri Boxall died after falling out of a third-floor window in Blackheath |
THE family of a teenager who died after falling out of a flat window in Blackheath have spoken about their loss.
Rosimeiri Boxall, of Battery Road, Thamesmead, was found beneath an open window of a building in Coleraine Road, Blackheath, and had suffered serious injuries.
The 19-year-old was taken to Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Woolwich, but she died at 7.21pm on Saturday.
A post-mortem examination took place yesterday (May 18) and gave internal injuries as the cause of death.
A resident of Coleraine Road, who asked not to be named, said: "I was outside my house in the evening and I heard raised voices of girls shouting and arguing with a guy who was trying to calm them down.
"Then I heard a high-pitched strangled noise as the girl fell."
In a statement the Boxall family said: "The loss of Rosimeiri, a much loved sister and daughter, has left a void in this close-knit family that cannot be filled.
"Rosi was adopted but she was our daughter and sister.
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| The house where Rosimeiri Boxall fell to her death |
"She was a loving, caring person who brought frequently-remembered times of fun and laughter to the family and who was much loved by her three nieces.
"More than just a daughter and sister, she was also a great friend who will always be missed.
"We appreciate everything the police are doing in investigating this tragic incident and we would appreciate if our privacy could be respected at this time."
Police are treating the death as suspicious but it is not a murder inquiry.
Two girls, aged 17 and 13, were arrested in connection with the investigation and were taken to a south London police station.
They have been bailed to return in June.
Police want to speak to anyone who was near 105 Coleraine Road at around 6.30pm on Saturday (May 17).
Anyone with information should call police on 020 8721 4961 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.
5:19pm Monday 19th May 2008
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CommentPosted by: Jenel, London on 3:07pm Mon 19 May 08
Im so sad 2 hear of this... :(
I knew Rosi from Negus, i used to see her sometimes and she was always such a sweet girl n so shy.
Its devastating to hear about what happened..
My condolonces go out to her family...
xx R.I.P Rosi xx[bold]bold[/bold]
Im so sad 2 hear of this... :(
I knew Rosi from Negus, i used to see her sometimes and she was always such a sweet girl n so shy.
Its devastating to hear about what happened..
My condolonces go out to her family...
xx R.I.P Rosi xx
Posted by: Sunny, London on 3:22pm Mon 19 May 08
Such a tragic loss of yet another young person. I am so sorry to read this dreadful news. Does anyone know how she fell out of the window??
RIP Rosi. Sunny xx
Such a tragic loss of yet another young person. I am so sorry to read this dreadful news. Does anyone know how she fell out of the window??
RIP Rosi. Sunny xx
Posted by: anon on 3:58pm Mon 19 May 08
I also knew Rosi and agree she was sweet and shy. She was also very vulnerable and had a very troubled life. At least she no longer has to deal with her aggressors and tormentors.RIP Rosie
I also knew Rosi and agree she was sweet and shy. She was also very vulnerable and had a very troubled life. At least she no longer has to deal with her aggressors and tormentors.RIP Rosie
Posted by: Lizzielooloo on 5:25pm Mon 19 May 08
I agree with you Sunny, another tragic loss of life. I do not know this young lady but my thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends at this sad sad time, may she RIP
I agree with you Sunny, another tragic loss of life. I do not know this young lady but my thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends at this sad sad time, may she RIP
Posted by: Kim, Belgium on 10:59pm Mon 19 May 08
I was so lucky to have known Rosi and her family and feel for them in this tragic times. Out thoughts are with them. Kim, Wouter and Lauren
I was so lucky to have known Rosi and her family and feel for them in this tragic times. Out thoughts are with them. Kim, Wouter and Lauren
Posted by: friend of rosie, shootershill on 11:34pm Mon 19 May 08
She was such a bubbly character and always brought a smile where ever she went..she will be missed dearly.
She was such a bubbly character and always brought a smile where ever she went..she will be missed dearly.
Posted by: Paula, eltham on 2:13am Tue 20 May 08
RIP sweetheart my thoughts and prayers are with your friends and family. This should never have happened to you
RIP sweetheart my thoughts and prayers are with your friends and family. This should never have happened to you
Posted by: anita, dartford on 9:03am Tue 20 May 08
I can't believe this has happened. When are the Government going to put some sort of deterrent in place, so we don't keep losing our children to these animals. RIP young lady.
I can't believe this has happened. When are the Government going to put some sort of deterrent in place, so we don't keep losing our children to these animals. RIP young lady.
Posted by: Reader, Bexley on 6:51pm Tue 20 May 08
I have just read another paper reporting that this child suffered from being held by the youths and filmed for a happy slapping, how very sick and very sad for a young lady to be put in a position of such fear to have to jump to her death, my heart goes out to her family and true freinds how they must be feeling such pain at this moment in time, RIP young lady we live in hell we can only go to heaven
I have just read another paper reporting that this child suffered from being held by the youths and filmed for a happy slapping, how very sick and very sad for a young lady to be put in a position of such fear to have to jump to her death, my heart goes out to her family and true freinds how they must be feeling such pain at this moment in time, RIP young lady we live in hell we can only go to heaven
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