Dear The Yowl readers,

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the death of local Davidson snitch Anita Taka Boutit, born Feb. 10, 1992 to Ms. Watta Boutit and Dr. Evant Heard Boutit.

Boutit was best known for her chatty, approachable demeanor as well as her activist work with the SAE Horse Acquisition Resilience Taskforce (SHART).

Boutit presented The Yowl with sensitive information regarding the captured stallion at serveral points, comprising her own safety for the sake of informing the public. It is believed that her involvement with SHART and The Yowl resulted in her subsequent death, as she was found shot dead on the SAE lawn.

Friends and family are gathering this weekend at the Armfield apartments in order to mourn the loss of Boutit. 

We at The Yowl are grateful for Boutit’s contributions to journalism and horse safety. Not only was she an informant and snitch, she was a friend.

Rest in peace, Anita Taka Boutit.

You are one thousand candles in the wind.