Riziki Ilenre, a 27-year-old TikTok creator, has died, and Alabama officials have now confirmed that her death was ruled a suicide. The Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences said in an official investigation report that Riziki Ilenre died in Montgomery, Alabama, on December 12, 2025. Authorities said she was found during a welfare check after people became concerned about her safety.
According to the report, Riziki Ilenre had a known history of depression and had struggled with mental health issues in the past. Her death had been under investigation for months. Earlier, the Montgomery Police Department confirmed they were looking into the case, but the final ruling came after the forensic investigation was completed.
The news has brought renewed attention to claims that the young creator had been facing heavy online harassment before her death. Several social media users had earlier raised concerns and said she had been dealing with repeated bullying on the internet.
Alabama officials confirm TikTok creator Riziki Ilenre death ruled suicide as Montgomery Police Department investigated case
The Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences officially determined that Riziki Ilenre died by suicide. The department’s report said the 27-year-old was found during a welfare check after people around her became worried.
Before the official ruling, the Montgomery Police Department had already confirmed that officers were investigating her death, which happened on December 12, 2025, in Montgomery, Alabama. Authorities had not shared many details earlier because the case was still under review.
Reports about the situation had already been spreading online. Several social media users claimed that Riziki Ilenre died during a TikTok livestream while facing constant bullying from viewers. These claims circulated widely across platforms after news of her death appeared online. However, officials have not publicly confirmed those specific claims.
Media outlet TMZ reported that they contacted both the Montgomery Police Department and members of Riziki Ilenre’s family to ask about the reports related to the livestream and online harassment. As of now, there has been no official response from them regarding those claims.
People who followed Riziki Ilenre online say she had openly spoken about her mental health struggles in the past. She sometimes shared posts about dealing with depression and the challenges she faced in daily life.
Riziki Ilenre dedicated herself to academic pursuits beyond her social media activities. She pursued legal studies at the Illinois Institute of Technology. Friends and followers said she was passionate about her future career and often talked about helping others through her work. She participated in her local ministry activities while posting about her religious beliefs and community events.
Many followers remembered her as someone who tried to encourage people despite her own struggles. Chief served as an essential companion for her throughout her existence. Riziki Ilenre shared multiple photos and videos of Chief which her followers recognized as her everyday partner.
Following the confirmation of her death, many people online shared messages remembering her life and expressing sadness about the loss of a young creator whose story had touched many viewers.
