The family of Kim White is grieving and seeking justice following her alleged murder at the hands of her husband, Alexander Towne, during a domestic dispute in May. White, a South African national living in the United States, was reportedly in the process of leaving the marriage when the fatal incident occurred.
Towne has since been charged and remains in custody as authorities continue their investigation. Meanwhile, Kim’s family is working to repatriate her body back to South Africa with the assistance of the South African government.
A Vibrant Life Cut Short
In an emotional interview Kim’s brother, Jason White, shared heartfelt memories of his sister, describing her as a “bubbly, magnetic, and outspoken” woman who always stood up for others.
“Kim was the vibrant one—I was the reserved one,” Jason said. “She would defend me when I was bullied, help me make friends, and even assisted me in getting jobs. She always looked out for me.”
The siblings, just 11 months apart, shared a close bond. Jason recalled their last conversation, where they connected over shared interests in computers and video games. “She looked up to me, and that meant a lot,” he said, struggling with emotion. “I’m trying to stay strong for my family and for Kim because that’s what she would have wanted.”
A Shocking Betrayal
Jason revealed that he had limited interactions with Towne, who had only spent a short time in South Africa before the couple moved to the U.S.
“From the outside, they seemed happy. He was calm—you wouldn’t think he could hurt a fly,” Jason said. “To know this happened… it puts me in disbelief.”
Kim’s young son remains in the U.S. as legal proceedings continue.
Calls for Support
The family has launched a BackaBuddy fundraising campaign to cover the costs of repatriating Kim’s body. The South African government is providing consular assistance, but the emotional and financial toll on the family remains heavy.
As they mourn, Jason vows to honor his sister’s legacy. “Kim set a standard—she was vibrant, caring, and fearless. I’ll try to live up to that,” he said.
For now, the family waits for justice while preparing to bring Kim home one last time.
