Kesha Wizzart

Kesha Wizzart (/ˈkiːʃə/; 22 October 1988 – 12 July 2007), born Estella Wizzart, was an English schoolgirl who participated in the television show Stars in Their Eyes on ITV in 2004.

This article is about a British singer. For other uses, see Keisha.

Biography

Wizzart was born in 1988 around the area of Fallowfield and Withington, a few miles south of Manchester City Centre. Her parents are of Jamaican heritage. In 2004, Wizzart appeared on the British talent show Stars in Their Eyes:Kids performing the song "Un-Break My Heart" by Toni Braxton. She just missed out on a place in the final, losing out to 13 year-old Ashlea Pearson as Gloria Estefan in the final heat of the series.[1]

Shortly before her death, Wizzart had completed her A-level examinations, in English language, law, and philosophy, receiving two A grades and one B grade. Wizzart had planned to attend the University of Manchester to study law.[2]

Murders

On 12 July 2007 Wizzart and her mother Beverley Samuels were murdered in their home in Fallowfield. Her brother Fred was also murdered at the scene. Although the murders took place in the early morning, their bodies were not discovered until 18:00 (GMT) when neighbours noticed their absence.[3]

After Beverley failed to answer calls at the front door, a neighbour entered the first floor of the house using a stepladder.[4] Pierre Williams, an ex-boyfriend of Wizzart's mother, was convicted of the three murders on 6 March 2008 and given three life sentences.[5] Kesha is buried at Southern Cemetery, Manchester, alongside her mother and brother.

References
  1. Atkins, Rebecca (6 March 2008). "The Girl Who Touched Many Lives". news.bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 7 June 2008.
  2. "Tribute to killed A-level student". news.bbc.co.uk. 16 August 2007. Retrieved 7 May 2010.
  3. Roland, Lisa (14 July 2007). "Hunt for triple-killer". manchestereveningnews.co.uk.
  4. "Family slain in house of horror". Manchester Evening News. 13 July 2007.
  5. "'Arrogant killer' jailed for family's hammer murder". abc.net.au. 7 March 2008.
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