LEXIE CANNES STATE OF TRANS — A man arrested a few days after the murder of a Philadelphia trans woman just over a year ago has pleaded guilty. Raheam Felton was sentenced to 22 to 44 years for the murder… Read More ›
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(UPDATE) Second trans woman murdered in Philadelphia; dismembered Argentine trans woman identified
LEXIE CANNES STATE OF TRANS — Updated – Oct. 13, 2015 — Suspect arrested — From The Advocate: “A 24-year-old Philadelphia man has been arrested in connection with the recent murder of black transgender woman Kiesha Jenkins, reports Philadelphia TV… Read More ›
(UPDATE: Suspect arrested) Another trans woman of color murdered in the U.S. — this time in Philadelphia
LEXIE CANNES STATE OF TRANS — UPDATE May 21, 2015. Suspect arrested. From LGBTQ Nation: “Raheam Felton, 31, of Southwest Philadelphia, was charged with murder and possession of an instrument of crime in the killing of London Banks, reports the… Read More ›
(UPDATE — Victim identified) Man arrested in Philly trans woman hatchet murder
THE GUERRILLA ANGEL REPORT — (UPDATE — Victim identified, vigil planned. See below.) Following a report to the police on Wednesday by someone who saw a body wrapped in plastic being carried through her house, police in Philadelphia arrested Charles… Read More ›
One month since the killing of Philly trans woman Kyra Cordova — no leads, no suspects
THE GUERRILLA ANGEL REPORT — Shot in the head point-blank in Philadelphia on Sept 3rd, and found without ID or a phone. And no suspects. This is what I wrote shortly after her body was found. And now, a month… Read More ›
[UPDATE] Slain Philly trans woman identified, vigil planned, police have no leads
THE GUERRILLA ANGEL REPORT — [UPDATE: Friends of Kyra are asking for our help. See below.] Finally, we’ve an identification — her name is Kyra Kruz. She was found shot in the head in Philadelphia’s Frankford area a week ago… Read More ›
Trans woman shot in Philadelphia 6 days ago . . . another transgender death dropping off the radar?
THE GUERRILLA ANGEL REPORT — Philadelphia. Trans woman. Shot in the head. Unidentified. It’s now six days later and that’s still just about all we know. A search of the Philadelphia news media came up with zip. Another trans death… Read More ›
City opening homeless shelter for trans people in Philadelphia
THE GUERRILLA ANGEL REPORT — “We don’t take transgenders” a security guard at the Philadelphia Appletree Center homeless intake center told homeless trans person Jaden Hensley. From Metro: “It’s against city policy to discriminate against LGBTs in city-funded programs,” said… Read More ›
