Odin Lloyd was a semi-professional American football player born on November 14, 1985, in Saint Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands.
Tragically, Lloyd’s life was cut short when he was murdered on June 17, 2013. His death garnered significant media attention due to the involvement of Aaron Hernandez.
Highlights
- With Odin Lloyd gone, his sisters watch over the mother.
- Lloyd’s mom still does community service to honor him.
- Shaquilla Thibou is younger than Olivia Thibou.
On the night of his murder, Lloyd was last seen leaving a Boston nightclub with Hernandez and two other men.
Later that day, his body was discovered in an industrial park in North Attleborough, Massachusetts, just a mile from Hernandez’s home.
Lloyd is currently in the news primarily due to renewed interest in his murder case, particularly following the recent airing of the FX series American Sports Story.
Odin Lloyd Sister Olivia Thibou Is Older Than Shaquilla Thibou
Odin Lloyd is survived by his two sisters, Olivia Thibou and Shaquilla Thibou. Both of them are active on Facebook under the names Livi Jusme and Shaquilla T-Boo, respectively.
They supported their mother, Ursula Ward, fighting for Lloyd’s justice. Moreover, Shaquilla’s testimony played a crucial role in the trial of Aaron Hernandez.
Olivia and Shaquilla’s age gap is unknown. However, the latter is the younger of the two, and they are both under 40.
On May 20, when Olivia wishes Shaquilla a happy birthday, she notes her as “my little baby,” which clearly shows who the eldest is.
Precisely speaking, Oiviai uploaded a couple of photos featuring her younger sister and wrote,
“Our parents made you for ME and I love that for US! Happy birthday to my little baby! Life has been an adventure for us, and I’m grateful that I have someone to share all the ups and downs with.”
Olivia Thibou
She further penned,
“Imagine going from having to bring your little sister everywhere, to now just wanting to bring her everywhere with you. Having you I know I will always have a ride or die around! I love you!! Everybody wish my sister a very special Happy Birthday.. I love her bad!”
Olivia Thibou
Both sisters are married and have started their own family. Furthermore, they support each other and praise one another for their parenting.
For instance, on June 6, Shaquilla took to her Facebook page to write this to Olivia’s daughter, Niyah, after graduating high school.
“I did so good yesterday with my crying lol , My baby yall the little girl who I couldn’t go anywhere without or because lol . My friends called me aunty Kiki cause that’s all they heard . I’m so blessed to have been apart of your journey from the beginning you are nothing less than an amazing young woman.”
Shaquilla Thibou
Shaquilla further wrote,
“I’m so proud of your accomplishments sports, working and living a social life I don’t think I could ever but you did it and it wasn’t easy in the beginning but by the end you made it look like a piece of cake.”
Shaquilla Thibou
Also, Shaquilla expressed how glad she was to be an aunt to her sister’s daughter and mentioned,
“So grateful to now be your Aunty Quilla but none the less still aunty you’ll forever be my first baby the reason I know what love really means.”
Shaquilla Thibou
Odin Lloyd’s Mother Ursula Ward Is Into Advocacy Works
Odin Lloyd’s mother was actively involved in seeking justice and compensation related to her son’s murder by Aaron Hernandez.
With Hernandez sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole, Ward believes her son got justice.
After the tragedy, Lloyd’s mom also began to immerse herself in community service and advocacy.
She frequently visits Lloyd’s gravesite and has expressed the deep emotional toll his demise has taken on her life.
In recent years, Ward still honors her son’s legacy through her dedication to community service and advocacy efforts.
Olivia mentioned Ursula’s good deeds on her Facebook page while wishing her on her birthday on July 29.
“She gets up every Saturday and makes breakfast for the homeless, she volunteers her time and still shows up for everything for her kids and grandkids.”
Olivia Thibou
With Lloyd gone, his two sisters watch over their mother. The sister duo even gets together and sets up a family dinner for their mom.
On 2023’s Mother’s Day, Olivia posted a photo featuring her alongside Shaquilla and Ursula and captioned it with,
Happy Mother’s Day! I’m forever grateful for my journey through motherhood, for having thee most amazing mom, who vowed to never let me fail, and a sister whose support and adventurous minds keep us busy with our kids!
Olivia Thibou
Additional Information
- Odin Lloyd’s sister Olivia listens to his last voicemail to her when she misses him.
- Lloyd’s sister Olivia recently made it to Worcester Business Journal’s top 40 business Professionals under the age of 40.
- Upon his arrest for Lloyd’s murder, the New England Patriots were obligated to pay Hernandez $9 million by his contract terms.
