Alexis Sharkey

American social media influencer Alexis Sharkey, born in 1994 in Warren, Pennsylvania, moved to Houston, Texas, where she built an online following as a content creator and influencer. She was known for her beauty content, lifestyle posts, and the positive energy she brought to her Instagram page, which attracted a substantial audience. Alexis married Thomas "Tom" Sharkey in December 2019, and the couple lived in Houston for about a year before her untimely death.

On November 27, 2020, the day after Thanksgiving, Alexis was last seen alive around 6 p.m. She was reported missing, and her body was discovered the next morning on the side of a road in west Houston near the Katy Freeway. An autopsy ruled her death a homicide by strangulation. The case drew widespread attention and was featured in a documentary episode of TikTok: Murder Gone Viral. Her husband, Tom, was named as a suspect, but he died by suicide in Florida on October 5, 2021, before authorities could arrest him.

Alexis was Caucasian, with blonde hair and blue eyes, and had a slim build. Her story highlighted the contrast between the curated perfection of social media and the hidden realities of private life. She was remembered by family and friends as smart and kind-hearted. Her memory lives on through the love of those who knew her and the followers who appreciated her warmth and spirit. Rest in peace, Alexis. Your light touched many.