“Real Housewives” “of Dubai” Star Caroline Brooks Reveals Her Niece Was Murdered: ‘Shock Is an Understatement’

"Words can’t express how heartbroken I am," Brooks wrote in a post on X, announcing that her niece was murdered on May 31

Real Housewives of Dubai star Caroline Brooks' niece has been murdered.

The TV personality, 38, announced the death of her unidentified niece in a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Saturday, June 1.

"My niece was murdered last night. Words can’t express how heartbroken I am. Shock is an understatement," she began the post. "Packing up and heading to America. will take a pause from socials. Congrats to my cast on season 2 of #RHODubai. I dedicate my second season to my niece."

Brooks also wrote a tribute to her niece on her Instagram Stories on Saturday, including two photos of the young woman.

"This isn't real. There is no way. I want everyone to leave me alone forever. Rest in peace little P. Before I moved to Dubai I spent every moment of my life with my family," she wrote over the first photo, showing two young women posing in pajamas. "My niece is gone and I am in shock. You were my baby. I can't breathe. I'M COMING HOME."

She also included what appeared to be a more recent photo of her niece in the statement on X and in the second Instagram Stories slide.

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"My sweetie pie. My baby! I bathed you, did your hair, made your lunch for school everyday. Someone took you away from me. I don't have words. I will never be ok," Brooks wrote over a photo of her niece wearing a green top and black skirt.

Brooks' announcement came just one day before season 2 of Real Housewives of Dubai premieres on Bravo on Sunday, June 2.

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