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In 2020, we Honor and Remember...
Our Fellow Marylanders
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Baltimore, Maryland Year and Manner of Death Unknown Chanel Baltimore, Maryland Year and Manner of Death Unknown Chrissey Johnson Baltimore, Maryland 2-Jan-1993 Chrissey died from multiple stab wounds delivered by Allen Horton. Tacy Raino Ranta Baltimore, Maryland 22-Nov-1999 Tacy was the spokesperson for It’s Time Maryland and co-founder of the Baltimore transgender support group Tran*Quility. Carla Natasha Hunt Suitland, Maryland 15-May-2000 Very little is known about Carla. She died from a single gunshot wound to the head. Her death was reported in the Washington Blade on May 26, 2000. Venus LaBeija Baltimore, Maryland 22-Oct-2006 Venus was an activist for transgender rights. She was stabbed, then set on fire. She survived the initial attack only to succumb to the burns about a week later in the burn unit. Angel Dream Revlon Royale Baltimore, Maryland May-2007 Only days before she was to pass on the crown of Queen of Baltimore Pride, Angel was found dead in her home. Friends and family believe that foul play was involved. Stacey Brown Baltimore, Maryland 8-Jan-2008 Stacey was found dead on the living room floor of her home. She had been shot in the head. Her murder is still under investigation. Stacey was 30 years old. April “Ms. Dee” Green Baltimore, Maryland 26-Oct-2009 April was found stabbed in the upper body on a Northeast Baltimore Street. Her death has been ruled a homicide. Larry Douglas, Jr. was arrested and charged with her murder in April 2010. April was 24 years old. Aiden Rivera Schaeff Bethesda, Maryland 22-Apr-2010 Suicide. Aiden took his life one month shy of his 18th birthday. Despite the support of a great teacher and administrators at his Bethesda Chevy Chase High School he was frequently bullied and harassed. He also endured harassment when looking for work and riding the metro. His mother has said that the constant harassment and bullying lead to massive depression, which ended his life. Tyra Trent Baltimore, Maryland 19-Feb-2011 Tyra was found strangled to death in the basement of an empty Baltimore apartment. She had been reported missing by her mother two weeks prior. Tyra was in the process of legally changing her name and getting her GED. She was 25 years old. Desean Bowman Baltimore, Maryland 2-Jun-2012 Shot in the head at close range, while attempting to ease a verbal altercation. Desean is described as openly gay, and was dressed in women’s clothing at the time of the murder, suggesting that gender nonconformity may have played a role in the shooter’s decision to fire. Desean was 18 years old. Tracey Johnson Baltimore, Maryland 5-Jul-2012 Multiple gunshot wounds. Tracey was 40 years old. Kelly Young Baltimore, Maryland 3-Apr-2013 Kelly was found suffering from a gunshot wound in a home in Northeast Baltimore. She was taken to a hospital where she died. Kelly was 29 years old. Kandy Hall Baltimore, Maryland 3-Jun-2014 Kandy was found in a vacant field in northeast Baltimore, bearing the marks of “massive trauma”. She was a well known hairdresser in Annapolis and people who knew her in the neighborhood described her as warm and fun-loving. Kandy was 40 years old. Mia Henderson Baltimore, Maryland 16-Jun-2014 Mia was found murdered in an alley in West Baltimore. Her body had sustained “massive trauma”. Mia was 26 years old. Melonie Rose Laurel, Maryland 11-Feb-2015 Melonie, a young transgender woman of color, struggled with years of rejection and discrimination, which sadly ended in her taking her own life. She is remembered by frends as "bright, and full of life and energy." Melonie was 19 years old. |
Mya Hall
Fort Meade, Maryland 30-Mar-2015 Mya took a wrong turn while driving onto an off-ramp leading to a National Security Agency installation, where guards on gate duty opened fire after attempting to wave her off, causing her to crash the SUV into the gates. She was fatally shot, and her passenger, Brittany Fleming (age 20) another transgender woman of color, was injured but lived. Mya was 27 years old. Jaimie Wallace Rockville, Maryland 23-Apr-2015 Jaimie loved the outdoors - climbing and hiking - as well as computer gaming. He was studying to be a computer game designer. Three years ago he began his transition from male to female. He took his own life. Jaimie was 27 years old. Zella Ziona Gaithersburg, Maryland 15-Oct-2015 Zella was shot to death, possibly following an altercation, in what police are describing as a non-random attack, and which they are investigating as a possible hate crime. Zella is described by friends as someone who "wanted to embrace life, an inspiration to others". Zella was 21 years old. Keyonna Blakeney Rockville, Maryland 16-Apr-2016 Keyonna Blakeney, a black transgender woman, was found stabbed to death in a Rockville, Maryland motel room. Two men from Southeast D.C. were arrested in connection with her murder. Keyonna's Facebook page says she was from Upper Marlboro, attended Bowie State University and worked as a makeup artist. She celebrated her 22nd birthday just days before her death. Crystal Edmonds Baltimore, Maryland 16-Sep-2016 Crystal was shot in the back of the head and left for dead. Neighbors heard gunfire and called for the police, who found Ms. Edmonds on the sidewalk. She was transported to a local hospital and died of her wounds later that morning. Police currently report no leads into who murdered Crystal. She was 32 years old. Alphonza Watson Baltimore, Maryland 22-Mar-2017 Alphonza was shot in the stomach during the early hours of the morning. Residents reported hearing gunfire and someone calling for help. They also saw two men running from the scene, who escaped in a car. The police found her in the street and she was transported to a nearby hospital, but died of her wounds. Alphonza was 38 years old. Tydi Dansbury Baltimore, Maryland 26-Nov-2018 Tydie was shot multiple times in the early morning hours. Police responding to a neighbor's call regarding gunfire found her unconscious at the scene. She was transported to a local hospital where she was pronounced dead shortly after arriving. Tydi was 37 years old. Ashanti Carmon Fairmount Heights, Maryland 30-Mar-2019 Ashanti, a Black transgender woman, was fatally shot in Prince George's County, Maryland, on March 30. “Until I leave this Earth, I’m going to continue on loving her in my heart, body, and soul,” said Philip Williams, Carmon’s fiancé. “She did not deserve to leave this Earth so early, especially in the way that she went out.” Ashanti was 27 years old. Zoe Spears Fairmount Heights, Maryland 13-Jun-2019 Zoe, a Black transgender woman, was found lying in the street with signs of trauma near Eastern Avenue in Fairmount Heights, Maryland, and later pronounced dead, according to local reports. “She was my daughter -- very bright and very full of life,” transgender advocate Ruby Corado, the founder and executive director of Casa Ruby, told HRC. “Casa Ruby was her home. Right now, we just want her and her friends and the people who knew her to know that she’s loved.” Zoe was 23 years old. Bailey Reeves Baltimore, Maryland 2-Sep-2019 Bailey was found in the street with multiple gunshot wounds. A 16-year-old said they heard three gunshots and a girl screaming “My friend! Someone help my friend! Call 911!” The 16-year-old then went outside and found the victim in a pool of blood in the middle of the street. After police were called, the victim was transported to a hospital where she died. Bailey lived outside the city and had come to visit relatives at a Labor Day cookout. Bailey was 17 years old. Imari Prout Baltimore, Maryland 15-Oct-2019 Imari was a Black transman. He died by suicide. Imari was 23 years old. Johanna Metzger Baltimore, Maryland 11-Apr-2020 Johanna had taught herself to play several musical instruments and was a college graduate. Originally from Pennsylvania, she was staying at a recovery house in Baltimore. Johanna was stabbed to death. |
Our Community Outside Maryland
October 2019
Vidalia Molina Delgado
Mazatenango, Suchitepéquez, Guatemala 11-Oct-2019 Vidalia was shot in the face and chest by strangers who came into the bar she owned. She had preciously received extortion threats. Hamsa Hyderabad, Telangana, India 13-Oct-2019 Hamsa died in the hospital from severe burns. She had been attacked by as many as 20 people and doused with gasoline and set afire. Local residents tried to save her and took her to the hospital, where she died. November 2019
Name Unknown
Juiz de Fora, Minas Gerais, Brazil 4-Nov-2019 A transgender woman was dead in a homeless shelter. She was 43 years old. Brighiit Mirón La Gomera, Escuintla, Guatemala 9-Nov-2019 Brighiit had attended a fair in the town center. Later that night, residents heard gunshots coming from behind a church. When firefighters arrived they found Brighiit deceased from a gunshot to her head. She was 15 years old. Alejandra Jacona, Michoacán, Mexico 10-Nov-2019 Alejandra was kidnapped on Tuesday, November 3rd. A week later her body was found on an undeveloped lot partially buried and in a state of decomposition. She was 38 years old. Pedrita Alves da Silva Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil 10-Nov-2019 Pedrita was found deceased in a hotel. She had bleeding from her nose and her body showed signs of mistreatment. Pedrita was 47 years old. Daphine Kauane Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil 11-Nov-2019 Daphine was reported to have been stoned to death. She was 15 years old. Michelle Zihuatanejo, Guerrero, Mexico 12-Nov-2019 Michelle was shot inside a bar by a group of armed assailants, who opened fire on many of the patrons. She died at the scene. Mónica Rivera, Mónica de la Torre Martínez de la Torre, Veracruz, Mexico 15-Nov-2019 Mónica's decomposing body was found in a container filled with concrete on Friday 15th November. She owned a bar named La Doña and had been missing since Wednesday 6th November. Jerrika Rivas Ruíz Los Mártires, Bogotá, Distrito Capital, Colombia 16-Nov-2019 Jerricka was a Black transwoman who struggled with homelessness and substance abuse after moving to the capital from a smaller town. She was killed in a fight, reportedly with another transwoman. Jerrika was 28 years old. Victoria Pineda San Francisco Menéndez, Ahuachapán, El Salvador 16-Nov-2019 Victoria was an activist and a community leader. Her lifeless body was found naked in the street, with her arms arranged in a crucifixion pose. Her face was disfigured by many blows. Victoria was 44 years old. Uber Agudelo Meléndez, La Popis Restrepo Valle, Valle de Cauca, Colombia 17-Nov-2019 Uber was found collapsed on a roadside. Community leaders reported she had been attacked by three people. She had wounds from where she had been hit with bricks, and had also been stabbed. She was taken to a local hospital, but died of her injuries. Uber was 41 years old. Pedrita dos Santos Silva São Miguel dos Campos, Alagoas, Brazil 18-Nov-2019 Pedrita was shot in the head. She was 20 years old. Sarita Sudario da Silva Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil 18-Nov-2019 Sarita was found dead in her home. She was naked with 15 stab wounds. Two used condoms were found next to her body. Neighbors said that Sarita was well liked and respected in the neighborhood. Sarita was 40 years old. Carol Extremoz, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil 21-Nov-2019 Carol was reportedly stabbed to death by her boyfriend. Coral Iztapalapa, Ciudad de Mexico, Mexico 21-Nov-2019 Coral's body was found dumped and wrapped in a blanket, her hands, feet and neck tied, the morning after the International Transgender Day of Remembrance. She had been tortured and shot twice in the head. Rafaela de Salles Linhares, Espirito Santo, Brazil 22-Nov-2019 Rafaela sustained severe injuries when she was hit by a truck. She was taken to a local hospital but died of her injuries. Rafaela was 26 years old. Isabely Prado Tramandaí, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil 23-Nov-2019 Isabely's body was discovered by her father in a brush pile alongside a road. She had been stabbed to death. She had been missing for 9 days. Police identified two suspects they believe robbed and murdered Isabely. She was 31 years old. Monica Coelho Vilhena, Rondônia, Brazil 26-Nov-2019 Monica was shot in the chest by a man in a vehicle who approached her while she was working. She ran screaming for help, but collapsed nearby. Witnesses called for help and emergency services took her to a hospital, where she died of her injuries. Monica was44 years old. Mufa Álava Quito, Ecuador 29-Nov-2019 Mufa was murdered in her home. Her roommate found her lifeless body in her bedroom, wrapped in a bloodstained quilt. She had been stabbed about 20 times. Mufa was 30 years old. Rosa Granados Loma Larga, La Unión, El Salvador 30-Nov-2019 Rosa was an activist who sold beauty products and carried out community work with the Estrella del Golfo organization. She was found murdered in her home, dead from 4 gunshot wounds to the head. Rosa was 28 years old. Name Unknown Tehuantepec, Oaxaca, Mexico 30-Nov-2019 Her body was found together with that of a boy. Both were tied up and had been shot several times. There was also evidence of torture. December 2019
Catalina Rodríguez (Cata)
Bogotá, Distrito Capital, Colombia 2-Dec-2019 Cata was a webcam model. She died at home following a cosmetic filler injection to enlarge her buttocks. One of Catalina's best friends stated that the person giving the injections, who called himself a doctor, accidentally hit a vein, allowing the "silicone" to enter her bloodstream. Catalina was 22 years old. Name Unknown Salina Cruz, Oaxaca, Mexico 2-Dec-2019 The body of a transgender woman, along with that of a cisgender woman, were found dumped on highway 185 near Tehuantepec - Salina Cruz. Both were handcuffed and had been shot. Emilia Lundberg Tollarp, Kristianstad, Sweden 3-Dec-2019 Emilia's body was found in a lake. She had been missing since November 22nd, and is suspected to have been kidnapped. Emilia was 20 years old. Marisol Chacon Vilcacuri Verona, Veneto, Italy 6-Dec-2019 Marisol was struck and killed by a car at night on a busy highway. She sustained a serious head injury. The driver did not stop. Rescue workers were summoned, but were too late to save her. Marisol was 37 years old. Nicole Pinto Toledo, Paraná, Brazil 6-Dec-2019 Nicole was shot 3 times — in the chest, shoulder and back — by a man who came to her house. Emergency services responded and rendered care and transported her to a hospital, where she later died of her injuries. Nicole was 33 years old. Nikki Kuhnhausen Larch Mountain, Oregon, USA 7-Dec-2019 Nikki was reported missing on June 6th. On December 7, someone found Nikki's remains while collecting bear grass on Larch Mountain in a remote area. Nikki had been speaking with a man on Snapchat. The man was later arrested by police who believed he killed Nikki when she revealed she was transgender. Nikki was from Vancouver, Washington, and was 17 years old when she went missing. Mylla Karvalho Porto, Piauí, Brazil 8-Dec-2019 Mylla was a singer in a band and was known by friends for her good humor. Her body was found by friends after committing suicide. Angel Rose Garcia Hyattsville, Maryland, USA 10-Dec-2019 Angel was last seen by friends on Dec. 10th, when she left her home in Washington, DC to go on a date. She was found by paramedics in an unresponsive state in an apartment in Hyattsville, Maryland. The Angel Rose Artist Collective is named in her memory. Angel was 21 years old. Marcelle Brandina Vera Cruz, São Paulo, Brazil 10-Dec-2019 Marcelle's body was found abandoned near a highway. She had died of asphyxiation. A 44 year old man confessed to killing her in a hotel, and was arrested by the police. Marcelle was 23 years old. Veronica Oliveira (Mãe Loira) Santa Maria, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil 12-Dec-2019 Veronica was a community leader. She founded a transgender women's housing project in her neighborhood, where about 20 transgender women of various ages live. Witnesses report that a man approached several of them, offering money for sex. When they refused, he called Veronica over. When she arrived at the car, he stabbed her in the abdomen. Two days later, the man turned himself in to police and confessed to the crime. Veronica was 40 years old. Nicolle Muniz Ferreira Souza Marilia, São Paulo, Brazil 13-Dec-2019 Nicolle was a hairdresser. She died at a hospital two days after developing complications from receiving injections of industrial grade silicone into her breasts, buttocks and thighs. The person who performed the injections, which were given in Nicolle's home, is not known. Nicolle was 24 years old. Name Unknown Salvador, Bahia, Brazil 13-Dec-2019 She was the first of two trans women murdered after being used to lure a group of application drivers (i.e. drivers for services such as Uber) to an ambush in Salvador. Her body had signs of being hacked with a machete and was found wrapped in plastic bags in an area of greenery a few meters from a shack, where the victims had been held in captivity, tortured and then executed. Name Unknown Salvador, Bahia, Brazil 13-Dec-2019 She was the second of two trans women murdered after being used to lure a group of application drivers (i.e. drivers for services such as Uber) to an ambush in Salvador. Her body had signs of being hacked with a machete and was found wrapped in plastic bags in an area of greenery a few meters from a shack, where the victims had been held in captivity, tortured and then executed. Lorrana Martins dos Santos Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 14-Dec-2019 Lorrana was found dead alongside a road. Reportedly she had been killed after an encounter with a client in a nearby motel. Alice “Baby Alice” Carter Washington, District of Columbia, USA 18-Dec-2019 Alice, a transgender woman struggling with addiction, mental-health issues and unstable housing, was found unresponsive on the street by police. Alice had been homeless for at least 15 years and was well known in the area. She had originally become homeless as a result of coming out as trans. Alice was 35 years old. Name Unknown Villa de Álvarez, Colima, Mexico 18-Dec-2019 The lifeless body of a transgender woman was found with her hands and feet bound, and with signs of torture. Cristi Conde Vásquez San Salvador, El Salvador 19-Dec-2019 Cristi was chased in the street by one or men and abducted , and then taken to another place where she was shot 5 times. Cristi was 28 years old. Yahira Nesby Brooklyn, New York, USA 19-Dec-2019 Yahira was found dead by police who were called to her apartment. She had been shot in the chest and leg. Yahira was a ballroom dancer and a member of the House of Chanel. She was 33 years old. Kendall Bogotá, Distrito Capital, Colombia 20-Dec-2019 Kendall was stabbed in the head during an argument. An ambulance was summoned, but after a 45-minute wait without response, Kendall was taken by taxi to a hospital, where she died from her injuries. Kendall was 19 years old. Name Unknown Montreal, Québec, Canada 21-Dec-2019 A transgender person was found dead by their roommate. There were marks of violence on the person's body. Police are investigating the death as a homicide. The person was 49 years old. Andrea Nayhelli Alonso Ramirez Iztapalapa, Ciudad de Mexico, Mexico 22-Dec-2019 Andrea was found dead on the floor by her sister in the beauty salon they owned. There were marks of violence on Andrea's body. She was 46 years old. Julie Berman Toronto, Ontario, Canada 22-Dec-2019 Julie was found with serious head injuries by emergency responders summoned to a home. She was transported to a hospital, but could not be saved. The man who was in the home with her when police responded has been arrested and charged with second degree murder. Julie was 51 years old. Luciana Robledo Buenos Aires, Argentina 24-Dec-2019 Luciana was found dead in an apartment (that was not hers) by police, who had been summoned by the property owner who heard loud noises coming from the unit. Police took into custody a man they found in the area, but he was later released. Luciana was 32 years old. Alice Nóbrega Patos, Paraíba, Brazil 25-Dec-2019 Alice was found dead in her home by family members on Christmas Day. There were no signs of violence on her body, but her family reported that she suffered from epilepsy and experienced seizures. Alice was 30 years old. Mia Penny Washington, District of Columbia, USA 29-Dec-2019 Mia was killed by armed members of a private security company while responding to a call about an intruder in a vacant DC apartment building reportedly used for sex work. There are conflicting stories from the security company and the police about how Mia came to be shot and why it took so long (almost 24 hours) before anyone found her. She was declared deceased at the scene by DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services, and then transported directly to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. Mia was 26 years old. Ely Pimentel Itaituba, Pará, Brazil 31-Dec-2019 Ely was shot dead during an argument in her home. At least three gunshots were heard. Ely's sister-in-law fled the apartment and may have been involved in the shooting. Ely was 24 years old. Guui Pereira São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil 31-Dec-2019 Guui died by suicide. Lukás Georgi João Pessoa, Paraíba, Brazil 31-Dec-2019 Lukás suffered from depression. He died by suicide. January 2020
Dustin Parker
McAlester, Oklahoma, USA 1-Jan-2020 Dustin was shot while driving for the taxi firm he co-founded, which was offering people free rides home on the night of New Year's Eve. He died at the scene. Dustin was 25 years old. Jennifer Ávila Sumpala (Burbuja) Mazatenango, Suchitepéquez, Guatemala 1-Jan-2020 Jennifer was sexually abused, tortured, and stoned to death. She was found in the street by volunteer firefighters and taken to a hospital, where she died. Jennifer was 35 years old. Selena Peixoto Dilermando de Aguiar, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil 1-Jan-2020 Selena was shot three times by the occupants of a car who called for her by name after they pulled up outside her home. Neighbors heard the gun fire and summoned the police. They found her partner administering CPR. She was transported to the hospital where she died. Selena was 37 years old. Sapna Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, India 2-Jan-2020 Sapna was found dead from stab wounds in her home. Her partner was detained by police for questioning. Emerald Kelliher Montgomery, Alabama, USA 3-Jan-2020 Emerald took her own life at the graveside of her beloved dog, Zorro. She volunteered with Montgomery Pride and worshipped with the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Montgomery. Emerald was 31 years old. Name Unknown Zacatelco, Tlaxcala, Mexico 3-Jan-2020 A transgender woman who had been missing since December 30th was found dead at a construction site. She had been shot. Alex McCray Saint Louis, Missouri, USA 4-Jan-2020 In October 2015, Alex won a court case over access to gender-appropriate bathroom and locker rooms at his high school. He experienced and fought against discrimination on a regular basis. He was enrolled in Fontbonne University, where he was majoring in social work. Alex died by suicide. He was 22 years old. Murilo Gonçalves Pau dos Ferros, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil 4-Jan-2020 Murilo took his own life because of the growing wave of prejudice he experienced in his family environment. Palak Tiwari Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India 4-Jan-2020 Palak experienced a long period of depression, which worsened after developing serious complications from her gender confirmation surgery. She died by suicide. Palak was 26 years old. Andreza Henrique Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil 5-Jan-2020 Andreza went missing on New Year's Eve. Her last post to social media was at 10:30 pm on the night she disappeared. Her body was found in the river. How she died was not reported. Andreza was 28 years old. Nare Mphela Parkmore, Sekgakgapeng, Limpopo, South Africa 5-Jan-2020 Nare was a transgender activist. Her decomposing body was found with multiple stab wounds in a rented room. Police were called to the scene when neighbors became suspicious of Nare's car being parked so long in the neighborhood, and a foul smell coming from the house. Police took the boyfriend in for questioning. Nare was 28 years old. Paola Prado Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil 6-Jan-2020 Paola was shot in head while working on the street. Vitoria Santos Silva Jaboatão dos Guararapes, Pernambuco, Brazil 6-Jan-2020 Vitoria's body was found alongside a busy highway. She had been shot in the neck. Vitoria was 19 years old. Brenda Landázury Los Mártires, Bogotá, Colombia 7-Jan-2020 Brenda was out with a group of friends celebrating New Year's Eve. They were walking when a man stepped in front of Brenda and blocked her way, and he began to insult her. She fought with him, and he stabbed her in the chest. She fell to the ground and her companions tried to help her with first aid, while the man who stabbed her watched. Her friends took her to a nearby clinic, where doctors were able to stabilize her. But she fell into a coma and died several days later. Brenda was 24 years old. Lucas Alcalá de Guadaira, Seville, Spain 8-Jan-2020 Lucas died by suicide. His body was found next to a bridge. Lucas was 21 years old. Mari de Bastos Lima Santo Antônio de Leverger, Mato Grosso, Brazil 8-Jan-2020 Mari worked as a pizza maker. She disappeared after leaving work on the night of Wednesday January 8th. Police investigating her disappearance arrested three men and one of them confessed to killing her. Her body has not yet been found. Mari was 37 years old. Hanss Acevedo Zona 6, Guatemala City, Guatemala 9-Jan-2020 Hanss was a member of the Transformation Men's Collective and lived with his partner and his mother. He received an extortion threat from a local gang, but would not pay, and so the gang killed him. Hanss was 46 years old. Giselle Katrine (Sara) Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 9-Jan-2020 Giselle was shot. Name Unknown Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil 9-Jan-2020 A transgender person was shot dead in a public place by an assailant riding a bicycle. Jussara Pires da Silva (Jussara Rios) Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil 11-Jan-2020 Jussara owned a boarding house. Her murderer was a man who had come to look at one of the rooms. When she was showing the room to him, he shot her several times and escaped. Jussara died before help could arrive. She was 55 years old. Name Unknown Jaú, São Paulo, Brazil 11-Jan-2020 The body of a transgender woman was found mutilated, with signs of violence and gunshot wounds. Paulinha Espíndola Lopes Deodápolis, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil 12-Jan-2020 Paulinha was enjoying a pastry at a local snack bar when a man entered and began stabbing her in the back. She tried to escape from him, but collapsed to the floor with multiple stab wounds. The attacker escaped. Paulinha died at the scene. She was 24 years old. Eduarda Pinheiro Altopascio, Lucca, Italy 14-Jan-2020 Eduarda died in hospital a day after setting herself on fire in her apartment. She had been struggling to pay the rent and was being threatened with eviction. Eduarda, originally from Brazil, was 41 years old. Kimberley "Sabrina" McRae Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 14-Jan-2020 Kimberley was found dead inside her beachside apartment. She had been bound, gagged and had her head covered with a towel. Kimberly was 69 years old. Name Unknown Maracaibo, Zulia, Venezuela 14-Jan-2020 A transgender woman was found dead in a vacant lot with her hands tied behind her back. Her head was missing. Bruna Rosa (Bruna Barbie) Iporá, Goias, Brazil 15-Jan-2020 Bruna died by suicide. Reportedly she was suffering from depression. Angiie Aguilera Tarímbaro, Michoacán, Mexico 15-Jan-2020 Angie had studied nursing. Her body was found in the gutter. She had been shot 14 times. Angie was 25 years old. Briyit Michelle Alas Miranda Santa Margarita, San Salvador, El Salvador 16-Jan-2020 Briyit's lifeless body was found near a bridge. She had been shot several times. Police believe she had probably been killed elsewhere and her body dumped where it had been found. Briyit was 21 years old. Name Unknown Frosinone, Lazio, Italy 16-Jan-2020 A transgender woman was found dead in her apartment. The cause of her death was not reported. Some reports say she was 30 years old, while others say she was 50 years old. Ajita Bhujel Hetauda, Makawanpur, Nepal 17-Jan-2020 Ajita was a transgender rights activist. Her naked body was found inside a truck. An autopsy revealed that she had been raped, beaten and then strangled with an electric cable. Ajita was 29 years old. Ana Clara Lima (Júlia Labelle) Brasília, Distrito Federal, Brazil 17-Jan-2020 Ana was with a group of trans women who were attacked by a man with a knife. She was stabbed in the abdomen. She attempted to drive herself to the hospital, but died in her car. Ana was 38 years old. Fabíola Salvador, Bahia, Brazil 17-Jan-2020 Fabíola was shot in the face by a man on a motorcycle. She was transported to a hospital, but was pronounced dead on arrival. Hilary Medina (Cristin) Neiva, Huila, Colombia 18-Jan-2020 Hilary is one of two people shot by two men on a motorcycle, as they chatted outside a drug store. Hilary ran to escape the attack, but was shot twice in the back and collapsed in the street. Her colleague survived, but Hilary died in hospital. Hilary was 22 years old. Letícia Pereira de Oliveira Boa Vista, Roraima, Brazil 19-Jan-2020 Letícia's body was found dumped in a commercial lot. Her body had been placed inside a burlap sack, and then covered by a plastic sack. Her hands were tied and she had been strangled and stabbed. Letícia was 17 years old. Morgana Cláudia Ribeiro Paraná Santa Maria, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil 19-Jan-2020 Morgana was found dead in the home where she lived. An autopsy revealed that she had died of traumatic brain injury. A crowbar which may have been the murder weapon was found near her body, which was already in a state of decomposition A man was arrested and questioned, but released. Morgana was 37 years old. Maya Haddad Tel Aviv, Israel 20-Jan-2020 Maya was a transgender activist and a leader in trans rights protests. She had survived an earlier stabbing, but struggled with the lingering effects of trauma. She came out as trans at 15, and was disowned by her family, who refused to attend her funeral. Maya died by suicide. She was 27 years old. Shakira Pérez Méndez Chilpancingo, Guerrero, Mexico 21-Jan-2020 Shakira was shot by two armed men who came into the bar that she managed. She was the only target among all the patrons, who took cover and were unhurt. The attackers fled. Shakira died at the scene. She was 27 years old. Name Unknown Robledo, Medellin, Colombia 22-Jan-2020 The body of a transgender woman was found on a public road near a bridge. She had been stabbed multiple times. She was described as being between 20 and 25 years of age. F. Ulguim Soares Campo Bom, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil 24-Jan-2020 F's body was found in a cemetery in the early morning. She had been strangled. She was 37 years old. Bruna Laís (Bruna Tatuada) Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil 26-Jan-2020 Bruna was shot in the abdomen as many as three times. She died in front of a clinic. Her attackers broke the clinic's security cameras before fleeing, to destroy any possible evidence. Bruna was 23 years old. Name Unknown García, Nuevo León, Mexico 28-Jan-2020 The body of a transgender woman, wrapped in a red blanket, was found dumped on a highway. Her body showed signs of violence. Wedylla Brenner Darack Rolim de Moura, Roraima, Brazil 30-Jan-2020 Wedylla was stabbed in the chest while outside in her neighborhood in the early morning. Residents summoned police when they heard a woman shouting for help. When police arrived, they found Wedylla dead in the street. Wedylla was 25 years old. Wilianny Rosenvert San Francisco de Macrorís, Duarte, Dominican Republic 30-Jan-2020 Wilianny died of respiratory failure in a medical center after undergoing a cosmetic surgery procedure (liposuction). Her birth family erased her identity by cutting off her breasts and hair and burying her "as a man". Wilianny died on her birthday; she was 26 years old. February 2020
Adriana Santana
Restinga, São Paulo, Brazil 1-Feb-2020 Adriana died by suicide. Roberta Carabajal La Plata, Buenos Aires, Argentina 1-Feb-2020 Roberta was stabbed four times on the street by two brothers who got out of a car. Friends who witnessed the attack helped to get her transported to a hospital, where she died several hours later. Roberta was between 45 and 50 years old. Nicol San Cristóbal de las Casas, Chiapas, Mexico 2-Feb-2020 Nicol was in a public square on the evening of January 25, when an unknown assailant attacked her and hit her multiple times over the head, causing a severe brain injury, leading her to fall into a coma. She was transported to a hospital where she died without ever regaining consciousness. Isabelle Colstt Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil 4-Feb-2020 Isabelle and her friend Bruna were standing outside when two men in a black car approached. The men attacked both women, stabbing them repeatedly, and then fled. Isabelle died at the scene. She was 27 years old. Maisa Andrade João Pessoa, Paraíba, Brazil 5-Feb-2020 Maisa died due to complications of having industrial silicone injected into her legs at a clandestine clinic. When she was admitted to the hospital, she presented with tachycardia, hypertension, vomiting and seizures. The cause of her death was a pulmonary embolism. Maya was 34 years old. Name Unknown Nuevo León, Mexico 5-Feb-2020 The body of a transgender person was found with stab wounds and a blow to the head. Police believe the person was thrown from a moving vehicle. Samantha do Valle Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil 6-Feb-2020 Samantha was strangled in a hotel room by a sex work client. Her body was found inside the trunk of his car, parked outside of the hotel. The man was arrested. Samantha was 20 years old. Guadalupe La Paz, Estado de México, Mexico 7-Feb-2020 Guadalupe was found dead inside her home by family members. She had been strangled, and rags had been tied around her arms and face. Guadalupe was 35 years old. Dorete Lopes Leal Agricolândia, Piauí, Brazil 8-Feb-2020 Dorete was found dead in a community garden. She had been beaten with a piece of wood and stabbed with a knife. Her attacker left her to be discovered naked. Dorete was 32 years old. Joyce Berlim Limoeiro, Pernambuco, Brazil 8-Feb-2020 Joyce was shot 8 times after refusing to have sex with her attacker. She was 28 years old. Angie Mimbela del Águila Villa El Salvador, Lima, Peru 9-Feb-2020 Angie was attacked in the street by two men during a robbery. They stabbed her multiple times with broken glass. Angie called out for help, and managed to walk several blocks seeking help from people on the street, but no one responded. Eventually, someone called the police, who found Angie collapsed in the street and dead. Angie was 26 years old. Karev Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 9-Feb-2020 Karev died by suicide. He had found out that he was ill, but was refused medical treatment because of his transgender identity. Karev was 20 years old. Sabrina Sampaio Conselheiro Lafaiete, Minas Gerais, Brazil 10-Feb-2020 Sabrina was attacked by her client, who stabbed her in her neck, shoulder, and head before fleeing. The police were called and Sabrina, still conscious when they arrived, was able to describe the incident and her attacker. She was transported to a hospital, but died the following day from her injuries. Sabrina was 22 years old. Thabata Oliveira Blus Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil 10-Feb-2020 Thabata was attacked by a man who stabbed her in the back. She was able to walk to a snack bar and get help. She was transported and treated for a serious stab wound that infiltrated her lung. She remained in the hospital for six days, and was then released. Almost two week later, she began vomiting blood and fell to the floor with a seizure. She was transported to a hospital, where she suffered a cardiac arrest and died, likely due to complications from the knife attack. Thabata was 31 years old. Valera Chelyabinsk, Russia 11-Feb-2020 Valera was beaten, raped, and killed by his neighbors. His mutilated body was found in the hostel where he lived with his common-law wife and 11-year-old adopted daughter. Valera was 46 years old. Neném Santos da Silva Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil 11-Feb-2020 Neném was shot 12 times in the garage of her home at around midday. Her killer reportedly fled in a vehicle, but was subsequently killed in a shootout with police. Neném was 38 years old. Katarina Ariel Silva Parque do Carmo, São Paulo, Brazil 12-Feb-2020 Katarina was found dead in the street from multiple stab wounds. The police arrested a man three days later. Katarina was 22 years old. Mamta Sardarnagar, Ahmedabad, India 13-Feb-2020 Mamta was stabbed to death during a fight with her partner, who was arrested. Name Unknown Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil 13-Feb-2020 A transgender woman was found dead inside a beach hut. She had been electrocuted by a booby trap commonly used to keep people from trying to get into the hut without permission. Isabelle Oliveira Augustinópolis, Tocantins, Brazil 14-Feb-2020 Isabelle was a nursing technician and a prominent activist in the fight against LGBT discrimination. She was found dead in a respite room in the hospital where she worked. She had gone to take a rest at the end of her shift, but could not be woken by colleagues several hours later. Isabelle was 36 years old. Monike Chagas Missão Velha, Ceará, Brazil 14-Feb-2020 Monike was found dead, partially submerged in a waterfall, her body attached with chains to a padlock and tied with a rope to the water level gauge. Monike was 25 years old. Rebecca Ann (Becca) Longniddry, East Lothian, Scotland 14-Feb-2020 Becca died by suicide. She was struggling badly with dysphoria, social isolation, anxiety, PTSD and chronic pain. Becca was 44 years old. Bruna Karla Souza Quilombo, Santa Catarina, Brazil 15-Feb-2020 Bruna was discovered dead from head injuries alongside a highway. She was killed by one of three men who had been ejected from a nightclub for fighting, the same nightclub she had left shortly after the fight had been broken up. Bruna was 26 years old. Name Unknown Rome, Lazio, Italy 15-Feb-2020 The decomposed body of a trans woman was found under a mattress on the banks of the Tiber River in an uninhabited area. Ritchely Silva Ceará-Mirim, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil 17-Feb-2020 Ritchely was murdered inside her home. She was 25 years old. Samantha Uruapan, Michoacán, Mexico 18-Feb-2020 Samantha was found dead from gunshot wounds in an alley. She was 26 years old. Cachita Soto Rufino Villa Vásquez, Monte Cristi, Dominican Republic 20-Feb-2020 Cachita died by suicide. She had been suffering from depression and several months earlier had lost her younger brother, also to suicide. Cachita was 21 years old. Gabrielly Vanderguel Itaperuna, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 20-Feb-2020 Gabrielly was shot dead in the street by two assailants riding a motorcycle. She died at the scene. Gabrielly was 28 years old. Gaby Anápolis, Góias, Brazil 20-Feb-2020 Gaby's body was found in an advanced state of decomposition. The cause of her death is unknown. Gaby was 21 years old. Camila María Concepción Los Angeles, California, USA 21-Feb-2020 Camila was a writer for the Netflix shows "Daybreak" and "Gentefied". She died by suicide. Camila was28 years old. Jessyca Sarmiento Bois de Boulogne, Paris, France 21-Feb-2020 Jessyca was deliberately run over at high speed by three assailants in a car. Witnesses summoned emergency services, who attempted to stabilize her, but her injuries were to great and she died at the scene. Jessyca was 38 years old. Bruna Andrade Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil 22-Feb-2020 On Feb. 4th, Bruna and her friend Isabelle were standing outside when two men in a black car approached. The men attacked both women, stabbing them repeatedly, and then fled. Isabelle died at the scene. Bruna was transported to a hospital, where she died two weeks later of her wounds. Bruna was 30 years old. Maria Eduarda Aires Dias Encruzilhada do Sul, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil 23-Feb-2020 Maria's decomposing body was found dumped in a thicket, along with that of her partner, Paulo Ricardo Cardoso Carvalho, age 45. Both had been gagged and had their hands and feet tied. Maria was 32 years old. Name Unknown Araguari, Minas Gerais, Brazil 23-Feb-2020 The victim was one of two trans women shot in the street by a client. She died at the scene but her 21 year old colleague survived. A suspect has been arrested. This transgender woman was 31 years old. Dávila Duarte Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil 23-Feb-2020 Dávila was shot in the city centre during the early hours of Fortaleza Carnival. The identity of the killer is unknown. Alexa Neulisa Luciano Ruiz Toa Baja, Puerto Rico 24-Feb-2020 Alexa was shot dead several hours after a post denouncing her for using a women's restroom in a McDonalds restaurant had circulated on social media. The person who instigated her killing filed a false police report alleging that she had peeked in a fast-food bathroom stall and shared it on Facebook, He withdrew that complaint after police questioned him. By that time the lies that led to her death had gone viral and Alexa Ruiz was running for her life. Multiple videos recorded at different times and places show a terrified woman being hunted unmercifully. Alexa was 28 years old. Karla H. Zamora, Michoacán, Mexico 25-Feb-2020 Karla was shot dead in the street by unidentified assailants riding a motorcycle. Karla was 32 years old. Ali Mamani Huamani Arequipa, Peru 26-Feb-2020 Ali was found dead in her room by a co-worker at the beauty salon where she worked, who worried that she had not been seen for two days. The room appeared disordered and Ali had blood on her face. Ali was 44 years old. Meenu Gurugram, Haryana, India 26-Feb-2020 Meenu was shot in the face, ear, shoulder and back when three unidentified men on bikes shot at a group of trans people. Alexia Freires (Pandora) Betim, Minas Gerais, Brazil 28-Feb-2020 Alexia died on the way to hospital after being stabbed multiple times by her neighbor, Jeniffer. They had earlier argued after Jeniffer took exception to Alexia feeding Jenniffer's dog. Alexia was 29 years old. March 2020
Luisa Sandoval Lemus (Wicha)
Puerto Barrios, Izabal, Guatemala 2-Mar-2020 Luisa had gone missing on February 27th. Her body was found on March 2nd with signs of torture and genital mutilation. Luisa was 24 years old. Karly Sasha Chinina Palomino Ciudadela, Buenos Aires, Argentina 5-Mar-2020 Karly survived doing sex work. A local gang tried to extort money from her for the "privilege" of working their territory, but she refused to pay them. Gang members shot her three times, killing her instantly. Karly was 33 years old. Patsy Andrea Delgado Chihuahua, Mexico 5-Mar-2020 Patsy was a stylist and an activist with Pro Trans Chihuahua. She was found dead in her home by family members. There was a sack of cement on her head and a bloodied hammer next to her body. Yampi Méndez Arocho Moca, Puerto Rico 5-Mar-2020 Yampi was found dead in a local park with gunshot wounds to the face and upper back. He had reportedly been attacked earlier in the day by a woman who had been harassing him. Yampi was 19 years old. S. Coronel Guerrero Emiliano Zapata, Morelos, Mexico 6-Mar-2020 S. was a stylist. She was shot dead in her mother's home by two hitmen while she was mourning her brother, who had been killed 12 days earlier. S. was 32 years old. Tita Andrade Umaña La Leona, Intipucá, La Unión, El Salvador 7-Mar-2020 Tita was found dead in a farm field. Their body had been set on fire. Tita was 33 years old. Eda Hancı Mersin, Ili, Turkey 9-Mar-2020 Eda was found dead in her home. The manner of her death was not reported. Talita Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil 10-Mar-2020 Talita was stabbed in the neck during an argument with two others. She died at the scene and her two assailants fled. Talita was 28 years old. Isadora Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil 12-Mar-2020 Isadora was shot twice in the head while she waited at a bus stop. Her murderer is a 16 year old boy who reportedly had a grudge against her. Isadora was 51 years old. John Scott Devore/Scottlyn Kelly Devore Augusta, Georgia, USA 12-Mar-2020 John/Scottlyn was reportedly genderfluid. They went missing on March 12th, and on March 20th a suspect was charged with murder. A body identified as the remains of John/Scottlyn was found on March 30th in a landfill. John/Scottlyn was 51 years old. Ludmila Nascimento dos Santos Alagoinhas, Bahia, Brazil 12-Mar-2020 Ludmila was found dead in the street from gunshot wounds. Name Unknown Ciudad de México, Mexico 12-Mar-2020 The body of a transgender person was found in the street with their hands and feet bound. Rebeka Araújo Embu-Guaçu, São Paulo, Brazil 15-Mar-2020 Rebeka was found dead in a vacant lot. According to her father, she was murdered after being followed by two men on her way to a supermarket. Rebeka was 31 years old. Stephanie Cardona Matías Mixco, Guatemala, Guatemala 15-Mar-2020 Stephanie was found dead in her home by friends concerned they had not seen her in two days. She had multiple stab wounds to the neck. She reportedly had received death threats on the last day that anyone saw her alive. Stephanie was 32 years old. Valeria Belem Americana, São Paulo, Brazil 15-Mar-2020 Valeria was stabbed to death. Name Unknown Chihuahua, Mexico 16-Mar-2020 The decomposing body of a transgender woman was found in an industrial building. She had been beaten around her head. Her name was not reported. She was 30 years old. Vijji Bangalore, Karnataka, India 17-Mar-2020 Vijji was stabbed to death by one of her housemates. Her body was dumped in the street and she died on the way to hospital in an autorickshaw. Vijji was 28 years old. Monica Diamond Charlotte, North Carolina, USA 18-Mar-2020 Monica was shot multiple times while medics were trying to treat her inside an ambulance for shortness of breath. A suspect has been arrested on murder charges. Monica was 34 years old. Rafhynha Pimenta Poço da Pedra, Arapiraca, Alagoas, Brazil 19-Mar-2020 Rafhyna had been missing for five days when her burned and decomposing body was found in an abandoned house. She was 25 years old. Britany Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico 20-Mar-2020 Britany was stabbed in the left eye by a knife wielded by a man who was arrested at the time for attempted murder. She was taken to the hospital and received treatment, but at some point developed a hemorrhage. This along with a massive loss of blood proved fatal. Britany was 27 years old. Paloma Pereira do Nascimento Caruaru, Pernambuco, Brazil 20-Mar-2020 Paloma was shot dead in the city center. She had survived another murder attempt only two short months previously. Paloma was 22 years old. La Marquesa Minatitlán, Veracruz, Mexico 21-Mar-2020 La Marquesa was a stylist. She and another stylist were shot dead in the salon where they worked. La Marquesa was 40 years old. Kelly Caruaru, Pernambuco, Brazil 22-Mar-2020 Kelly was shot by two people who broke into a house where she was staying. She was 35 years old. Karla Camarena del Castillo (Valentina Ferrety) San Felipe, Guanajuato, Mexico 23-Mar-2020 Karla was an activist, a coordinator of the first Pride March in the city of Salamanca and also led a campaign in CDMX for the correction of the birth certificates of a group of about 40 Guanajuato trans people. She was also named Coordinator of the Mexican Network of Trans Women of the State of Guanajuato. Karla was found dead in the street from gunshot wounds. Daniela Sauceda Chihuahua, Mexico 23-Mar-2020 Daniela was found murdered inside an abandoned warehouse. Naomi Nicole García (La Soñaré) Ciudad de México, Mexico 24-Mar-2020 Naomi was shot by two off-duty soldiers. Both were apprehended after attempting to flee the scene in a car. Naomi was 25 years old. Viviane Maximian Mirassol, São Paulo, Brazil 24-Mar-2020 Viviane died by suicide. Name Unknown Cariacica, Espírito Santo, Brazil 24-Mar-2020 A transgender woman was found by local residents in the street and suffering from stab wounds. She had been stabbed by a sex work client. She was taken to a hospital. She was 30 years old. E. Grosu Nazilli, Aydin, Turkey 28-Mar-2020 E. was found hanging in her bathroom from a rope tied to the ceiling, and with a cut on her neck. She had been dead about 10 days before she was found. E. was 23 years old. Lexi “Ebony” Sutton Harlem, New York 28-Mar-2020 Lexi was sitting on a bench on a public street one evening when she was approached by an angry man, who started arguing with her. The two fought, and the man slashed her throat and then fled on a motorscooter. Lexi was rushed to a hospital, but had lost too much blood to survive and was pronounced dead on arrival. She was 33 years old. Name Unknown El Zapote, Guerrero, Mexico 29-Mar-2020 A transgender woman was found stoned to death in a rural area. Her body had severe injuries to the back of her neck. She is estimated to be between 20 and 30 years old. Luana Paty Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil 29-Mar-2020 Luana died in hospital two days after being shot in the street. She was 39 years old. Lorena Borjas Queens, New York 30-Mar-2020 Lorena died from the COVID-19 coronavirus. She was the mother of the trans Latinx community in Queens, and advocated for trans victims of trafficking, slavery and violence. Lorena was 59 years old. Rayslla Ferreira Vitoria, Espirito Santo, Brazil 30-Mar-2020 Rayslla died by suicide. Fabíola Pereira Andrade Jequié, Bahia, Brazil 31-Mar-2020 Fabíola was beaten to death in prison after attempting to defend another inmate who was being tortured. At least four men beat her to death. Fabíola was 48 years old. Jennifer Dias de Alcântara Dourados, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil 31-Mar-2020 Jennifer was killed in her home by a man who strangled her until she was unconscious and then stabbed her seven times in the neck. They both were under the influence of alcohol and other drugs and had started to argue. The man called the police and waited for them to come to the scene where he confessed to the crime. Jennifer was 34 years old. Name Unknown Chihuahua, Mexico 31-Mar-2020 A transgender person was fond dead in an abandoned warehouse. They were 35 years old. April 2020
Ashley Moore
Newark, New Jersey 1-Apr-2020 Ashley was found dead with unexplained and serious injuries outside Newark YMCA in the early morning hours. Her body was cremated without an autopsy. It took four months for police to begin to investigate her death. Her mother was never notified by police that her daughter had passed away. Instead, she had to find out via Facebook when she visited her daughter’s profile to wish her a happy birthday, nine days after she had died. Ashley was 26 years old. Henrietta Robinson Miami, Florida 3-Apr-2020 Henrietta died after contracting the COVID-19 coronavirus in hospital, where she was recuperating from hernia surgery. Henrietta was known as the "Grand Lady of Miami Beach" and celebrated for being one of the first transgender people to live openly in Florida. She made such an impact in the community that in 2011 former Mayor Mattie Herrera Bower gave her a commendation on behalf of the city of Miami Beach for her activism. Henrietta was 79 years old. Musa Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan 4-Apr-2020 Musa was lured away from her home by 10 to 12 members of a local gang. They brutally gang raped and murdered her. They dumped her body outside the home of her mentor. Musa was 15 years old. Rayka França Querência, Mato Grosso, Brazil 4-Apr-2020 Rayka was found badly injured in some underbrush by concerned residents of a neighborhood. Her face was badly disfigured and bloody, and there were some sharp, bloody stones near to where she lay. Residents summoned help and she was taken to a hospital, but succumbed to her injuries. Rayka was 26 years old. Mira Cilincing, Jakarta, Indonesia 5-Apr-2020 Mira was brutally beaten then burned alive by gang members who had accused her of theft. She was reportedly accused of stealing a phone and wallet from a truck driver who had parked near her house. She was surrounded by members of a mob who accused her of theft and proceeded to pummel her. After they could not find the possessions, they poured around two litres of gasoline on her and set her on fire. A rescue squad arrived and rushed her to the hospital where she died of her injuries. Mira was 42 years old. Name Unknown Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil 5-Apr-2020 The body of a transgender woman was found on the beach. No other information was reported. J. F. do Nascimento Martins Bayeux, Paraíba, Brazil 6-Apr-2020 J.F. was shot inside a bar by an unknown assailant. She managed to run away and take cover in a nearby residence, but soon died there. J.F. was 27 years old. Marcela Bittonti São Paulo, Brazil 7-Apr-2020 Marcela had gone to a hospital for a minor urological problem where she contracted the COVID-19 coronavirus and died. Letícia Pérez Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil 8-Apr-2020 Letícia died by suicide. Sasha Santos Filho Aracaju, Sergipe, Brazil 8-Apr-2020 Sasha was in the street talking to a youth when he pulled out a gun and fired at about five times. She was struck at least once, and managed to run a short distance before collapsing in the street. She was transported to the hospital but did not survive. Sasha was 25 years old. Name Unknown Ilhéus, Bahia, Brazil 8-Apr-2020 A transgender person was shot to death. No other information was reported. Name Unknown Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia 8-Apr-2020 An unidentified trans woman was admitted to hospital after injecting industrial grade silicone into her buttocks and elsewhere. She died 5 days later. She was 22 years old. Name Unknown Pirapora, Minas Gerais, Brazil 9-Apr-2020 A transgender woman was strangled in her home by a man who had attempted to kill her in the previous two months. Ana Karen Velasco Castelán Veracruz, Mexico 11-Apr-2020 Ana was found dead in the street with gunshot wounds and evidence of a beating. She was 25 years old. Julia Puebla, Mexico 11-Apr-2020 Julia's decomposing body was found in her bed in her home. The cause of her death is not known. Julia was 60 years old. Luana Alves Piabetá, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 11-Apr-2020 Luana was shot multiple times in the city center, near the railway. She died at the scene. Leca do Beral Patos, Paraíba, Brazil 12-Apr-2020 Leca was shot dead in the center of Patos in the early hours of Easter Sunday. She was 33 years old. Penélope Díaz Ramírez Bayamón, Puerto Rico 13-Apr-2020 Penélope was found hanging in a cell within the Bayamón correctional complex. Another inmate confessed to killing her. Penélope was 31 years old. Mafer (Marbella) Santos Amatitlán, Guatemala 16-Apr-2020 Marbella suffered several gunshot wounds in an attack on March 4th. She had previously received death threats after an incident at a nightclub. She died in hospital just over a month later. Marbella was 28 years old. Paloma Salas Jiménez Barranquilla, Atlántico, Colombia 16-Apr-2020 Paloma was found dead, her body dumped with trash in a gully. She had at least 20 stab wounds and her throat had been cut. Paloma was 33 years old. Name Unknown Uruapan, Michoacán, Mexico 17-Apr-2020 A transgender woman was shot dead in the street and died at the scene. Letícia Cumaru do Norte, Pará, Brazil 18-Apr-2020 Letícia was shot in the mouth after a disagreement with another woman in a bar. She died at the scene. Letícia was 18 years old. Paris Ninel Tuxtepec, Oaxaca, Mexico 19-Apr-2020 Paris and her partner Daniel were shot while eating a meal together in a local taqueria. Daniel survived, but Paris died in hospital. Paris was 28 years old. Layla Pelaez Sánchez Humacao, Puerto Rico 22-Apr-2020 The charred bodies of Layla Peláez and Serena Angelique Velázquez were found inside a burned out car on the PR-927 highway in Humacao in the early hours of Wednesday 22nd April. The burned vehicle belonged to the mother of one of the victims. Both were living in New York but were visiting Puerto Rico so that Layla could change her driver’s license to be identified as a woman - as Serena had done a few months earlier. Layla was 21 years old. Serena Angelique Velázquez Ramos Humacao, Puerto Rico 22-Apr-2020 The charred bodies of Serena Angelique Velázquez and Layla Peláez were found inside a burned out car on the PR-927 highway in Humacao in the early hours of Wednesday 22nd April. The burned vehicle belonged to the mother of one of the victims. Both were living in New York but were visiting Puerto Rico so that Layla could change her driver’s license to be identified as a woman - as Serena had done a few months earlier. Serena was 32 years old. Maria Eduarda Carla Fernandes Anselmo Manhuaçu, Minas Gerais, Brazil 22-Apr-2020 Maria was shot twice by an off-duty policeman. The circumstances of the shooting are unconfirmed, but he alleges that she and another person attempted to rob him. Maria was 33 years old. Name Unknown São Paulo, Brazil 22-Apr-2020 A transgender person was beaten to death. No other information was reported. Leto Ilhéus, Bahia, Brazil 23-Apr-2020 Leto was stabbed to death inside the apartment where they lived. Natasha Ferreira Lobato Francisco Morato, São Paulo, Brazil 27-Apr-2020 Natasha was found dead by friends inside her home. Her body was wrapped in a blanket and she had sustained several fractures, mainly to her face and head. Her death is being investigated as a case of murder and theft. Natasha was 30 years old. Tamara Denise Morales Ingeniero Pablo Nogués, Buenos Aires, Argentina 27-Apr-2020 Tamara was found dead, partially clothed and lying in a ditch of water, a day after she had been discharged from a hospital, despite having a fever. Tamara was 36 years old. Marianne Andreolli Osasco, São Paulo, Brazil 29-Apr-2020 Marianne was stabbed with a pair of scissors by a client. Teresa del Castillo Diamante Cosoleacaque, Veracruz, Mexico 29-Apr-2020 Teresa worked in a convenience store. The previous year she had won the Miss Gay 2019 title. She was found dead alongside a highway. Her body had signs of blows and stab wounds. Teresa was 20 years old. |
May 2020
Jade de Jesus Santos (Rubi Ferriera)
Camaçari, Bahia, Brazil 2-May-2020 Jade was shot in the street by two armed assailants on a motorcycle. She was 35 years old. Fernanda de Souza Paiva Sobradinho, Bahia, Brazil 3-May-2020 Fernanda was stabbed by her ex-partner after he refused to accept that their relationship had ended. Luz Clarita Zúniga La Ceiba, Atlántida, Honduras 3-May-2020 Luz was killed by unidentified assailants who threw cement blocks at her head. She was 23 years old. Nina Pop Sikeston, Missouri, USA 3-May-2020 Nina was found stabbed to death in her apartment. She was 28 years old. Helle Jae O’Regan San Antonio, Texas, USA 6-May-2020 Helle was choked unconscious and then stabbed in the barbershop where she worked by a man who had earlier came into the premises claiming that he wanted to book an appointment. Helle was 20 years old. Fábia Oliveira da Silva São Domingos, Bahia, Brazil 7-May-2020 Fábia was shot by a group of armed men who broke into her home and then fled. She died at the scene. Fábia was 22 years old. Gabrielly Hills Patrocínio do Muriaé, Brazil 9-May-2020 Gabrielly was found dead on the side of a road. She had been stabbed. Heerawas Rohtas, Jhelum, Punjab, Pakistan 9-May-2020 Heerawas's body was found dumped in a well near the 16th century fortress of Rohtas Fort. She had travelled there from Rathiaan seeking charity. An autopsy revealed she had received a sharp blow to the head. Jayne Thomson Orchard Mesa, Colorado, USA 9-May-2020 Jayne was shot and killed by a police officer during what appears to have been a mental health crisis. No charges were filed against the officer concerned. Jayne was 33 years old. Robertina dos Santos Itabuna, Bahia, Brazil 10-May-2020 Robertina was found dead beneath an overpass. She had been shot at least 5 times. Robertina was 42 years old. Name Unknown Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India 10-May-2020 A transgender woman who had been hospitalized for two days with breathing problems was diagnosed with and died of COVID-19. She was 40 years old. Name Unknown Juiz de Fora, Minas Gerais, Brazil 10-May-2020 A transgender woman was found dead inside her home, gagged and bleeding from the nose. Her home had been ransacked and robbed. She was 56 years old. Name Unknown San Mateo Capultitlan, Puebla, Mexico 10-May-2020 The body of an unidentified trans woman was found on a highway. She appeared to have been beaten and her body dumped from a vehicle. Name Unknown Malvani, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India 11-May-2020 A transgender woman died by suicide. Reportedly, she had lost her livelihood due to the COVID-19 lockdown and had exhausted her supplies of food and HIV medicine. She was 38 years old. Harini Warangal, Telangana, India 12-May-2020 Harini was stabbed and killed by her partner after an argument. Brenda Barreto Rodrigues Koge Etuwie Campo Grande, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil 15-May-2020 Brenda died by suicide. She was 22 years old. Paula Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 15-May-2020 Paula was found shot dead. She had previously been beaten in the street. Bárbara Cleiton Silva do Nascimento Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil 16-May-2020 Bárbara was stabbed to death in her home. Neighbors reported hearing her argue with a man beforehand. She was 33 years old. Demétrio Campos São Paulo, Brazil 17-May-2020 Demétrio was a well known activist involved in trans and antiracist causes and was fighting depression. He died by suicide. Aghatha Lima (Maria Aghata Jeremias de Souza Lima) Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil 17-May-2020 Aghatha was the founder of the ASGATTAS-RP health and advocacy organization. She was hospitalized for a prolonged period, fighting an infection she developed from the injection of industrial silicone. She died in the ICU. Pilar Albarracín Chivilcoy, Buenos Aires, Argentina 20-May-2020 Pilar was an activist and a member of the Argentine Association of Transvestites, Transsexuals and Transgenders (ATTTA). She was unable to work due to the COVID-19 lockdown and was not receiving any other support. She died by suicide. Pilar was 30 years old. Name Unknown Itabuna, Bahia, Brazil 20-May-2020 A transgender woman was found dead near a busy highway. She had been shot in the neck, and her body appeared to have been run over or dragged beneath a car. Evidence suggests that she may been killed by a sex work client. Name Unknown Taubaté, São Paulo, Brazil 21-May-2020 A transgender woman was beaten and run over by a client. Her assailant was arrested after fleeing the scene. She was 30 years old. Karlota Bello Horizonte, Managua, Nicaragua 24-May-2020 Karlota was hit by a speeding taxi and run over. The driver did not stop. She sustained massive head trauma and died at the scene. Other taxi drivers attempted to locate the hit and run driver, who is suspected to have been driving drunk, and while no one was able to find him one person did record footage of the incident. Tony McDade Tallahassee, Florida, USA 27-May-2020 Tony was shot by a police officer. The Tallahassee Police Department claimed that he pulled a gun on police and had a "bloodied knife", but eyewitness accounts contradict this. Tony was 38 years old. Yenifer León Moscow, Russia 27-May-2020 Yenifer was on a shopping trip, visiting from Cuba, and became trapped in Moscow during the pandemic lockdown. She ran out of money for her HIV medication. She sought help from the Cuban Consulate, but never received a response. Yenifer was admitted to a Moscow hospital with viral pneumonia. She was there for 23 days, and when she thought she was going to be released she was instead transferred to another hospital: she had been diagnosed with tuberculosis. She spent another 5 days in the new hospital, and then died. Yenifer was 33 years old. Cristiane Sousa São Paulo, Brazil 28-May-2020 Cristiane died from COVID-19. Vicky dos Santos Itu, São Paulo, Brazil 28-May-2020 Vicky was found dead on a rural road. She had been strangled and set on fire. She was 22 years old. Alejandra Ortega (Alejandra Monocuco) Bogotá, Distrito Capital, Colombia 29-May-2020 Alejandra died from COVID-19 after paramedics refused to take her to a hospital, claiming that she had no symptoms, despite the fact that she was gasping for breath. Alejandra was also a person living with HIV, and it was when she disclosed this that paramedics suddenly decided she did not need their help. She died 40 minutes after they left. Alejandra was 39 years old. Fernanda Antelo Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia 31-May-2020 Fernanda was homeless, a person living with HIV and a sex worker who died after 3 days attempting to get medical attention from various health centers who all refused to treat her. Michael Cancun, Quintana Roo, Mexico 31-May-2020 Michael was stabbed by her partner and taken to a hospital by a friend. Despite being treated for two stab wounds she died in hospital. Selena Reyes-Hernandez Chicago, Illinois, USA 31-May-2020 Selena was shot by a man who went home with her after she told him that she was transgender. Even though she was dead already, he later returned to shoot her again. Selena was 37 years old. June 2020
Grampoula
Porto Velho, Rondônia, Brazil 6-Jun-2020 Grampoula was beaten to death with sticks in the street. She died at the scene. Grampoula was 48 years old. Jade Porto Real do Colégio, Alagoas, Brazil 6-Jun-2020 Jade was shot multiple times while she slept in her home. Keila Nunes Barra de Santa Rosa, Paraíba, Brazil 6-Jun-2020 Keila was in front of her house when two men on a motorcycle stopped and the rear rider fired a gun at her several times. Injured, she ran into the house but died. Luanny Sousa/Luanna Kelly Camocim, Ceará, Brazil 6-Jun-2020 Luanny was stabbed with a broken beer bottle by a group of men after an argument. Three men were arrested. Luanny was 22 years old. Name Unknown Chicago, Illinois, USA 6-Jun-2020 The decomposed body of a young black trans person was found in an abandoned building. Their gender presentation suggests that they identified as a trans woman. They appeared to be between 16 and 20 years old. Dominique “Rem'mie” Fells Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA 9-Jun-2020 Dominique was found dead on the banks of the Schuylkill River. She had suffered stab wounds and trauma to the head and face, and her body was found with both legs severed. She was 27 years old. Riah Milton Liberty Township, Ohio, USA 9-Jun-2020 Riah died of multiple gunshot wounds after three people lured her to Liberty Township to rob her of her vehicle. Nearly all police and news reports about her murder misgendered and deadnamed her. Riah was 25 years old. Kethley Santos Salvador, Bahia, Brazil 11-Jun-2020 Kethley was shot in the back while in the street in the early hours of the morning. She tried to call for help but died from her injuries outside a pharmacy. Paulina Reis Sousa Anápolis, Goáis, Brazil 12-Jun-2020 Paulina was dragged from her car and shot during an attempted robbery. She was 19 years old. Ariadna Ojeda Santa Marta, Magdalena, Colombia 13-Jun-2020 Ariadna was found dead in her home by relatives. She was lying on the floor of her room with stab wounds. Brian “Egypt” Powers Akron, Ohio, USA 13-Jun-2020 Brian was found dead on the sidewalk of a church near the University of Akron. He had been shot. Essi Granlund Vantaa, Uusimaa, Finland 13-Jun-2020 Essi was stabbed with a kitchen knife in the apartment of the man who killed her. The police failed to report her killing for over a month, and when they finally did described the attack as "an argument between two men". Essi was 26 years old. Brandy Carolina Brown Barranquilla, Atlántico, Colombia 14-Jun-2020 Brandy was stabbed in the neck after an argument over a cellphone charger. She died at the scene. Brandy was 30 years old. Marcinha Shokenna Bastos da Silva Maricá, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 14-Jun-2020 Marcinha was found dead in the backyard of a man who did not know her. She had been beaten. The resident of the home called the police to report the death. Marcinha was 28 years old. Tamara Khatamzhonov Kirovsky District, Leningrad Oblast, Russia 16-Jun-2020 Tamara had gone missing in February. Her dismembered body was found in the river. A man was arrested in September, who confessed to and was charged with her murder. Tamara, originally from Uzbekistan, was 23 years old. Aysu Mammadli Baku, Azerbaijan 18-Jun-2020 Aysu was stabbed 11 times by a client. Police blamed her for her own murder and her family refused to collect her body from the morgue because she was trans. Aysu was 28 years old. Dr. María Elizabeth Montaño Tres Marías, Morelos, Mexico 18-Jun-2020 María disappeared on June 8th after leaving work at the National Medical Center in Mexico City. Her body was found on the side of a highway 10 days later. The manner of her death is in dispute. María was an advocate for care for people in the LGBT + community. She was 47 years old. Burcu Konya, Turkey 19-Jun-2020 Burcu was studying English at Istanbul University. After being forced to move back in with her transphobic birth family by the COVID-19 pandemic she took her own life. Burcu was 22 years old. M. R. Sanabria Villanueva, Cortés, Honduras 21-Jun-2020 M.'s body was found in a field with a bag over her head. She had been beaten with a bat and then suffocated. M was 26 years old. Babalu Domingos da Silva Pacajus, Ceará, Brazil 22-Jun-2020 Babalu was shot in front of a hospital. She had been visiting in order to have bandages removed following an attack 15 days earlier. Babalu was 40 years old. Amanda Marfree São Paulo, Brazil 23-Jun-2020 Amanda was a tireless advocate for LGBT people and a pre-candidate for councilor in São Paulo with the collective DiverCidade SP. She died from COVID-19. Amanda was 35 years old. F. J. Brito Teresina, Piauí, Brazil 23-Jun-2020 F. was found sitting at home with medication lying beside her body. The cause of her death was reported as a suspected suicide. She was 45 years old. Renatynha Valadares Aparecida de Goiânia, Goiás, Brazil 24-Jun-2020 Renatynha was pulled from a car by her hair and stabbed several times in the back, abdomen and legs. Injured, she ran for 30 meters, but fell unconscious in an alley. Firefighters were called, but she died at the scene. She was 23 years old. Anel Valenzuela Fortín, Veracruz, Mexico 25-Jun-2020 Anel owned a beauty salon. She was killed by assailants on a motorcycle who sprayed her salon with gunfire. Anel was 45 years old. Brayla Stone Sherwood, Arkansas, USA 25-Jun-2020 Brayla was found dead in a parked car on a remote walking path. Her killer boasted about her murder on social media saying that he was paid $5,000 dollars for the crime. Brayla was 17 years old. Fernanda Machado da Silva Rio Branco, Acre, Brazil 25-Jun-2020 Fernanda was beaten with sticks in the street by two assailants who accused her of stealing a phone. She died in an ambulance that responded to the scene. Fernanda was 27 years old. Lady Gaga Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil 25-Jun-2020 Lady Gaga was chased onto a bus by her assailant, calling out for help. Her attacker stabbed her at least 6 times before breaking off the attack and fleeing. Lady Gaga was 30 years old. Marceli Silva Cruzeiro, São Paulo, Brazil 25-Jun-2020 Marceli was found dead in her home. She had damage to her face and had been strangled. The door to her home was standing open when she was found by her brother. Marceli was 41 years old. Antonela Chelton Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 26-Jun-2020 Antonela died by suicide. According to Observatório Trans, the cause was the exclusion she faced in society. Eilyn Catalina Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia 28-Jun-2020 Eilyn was stabbed to death. No other information is available. Eilyn was 21 years old. Dr. Igor Lima Potêncio Palma, Tocantins, Brazil 28-Jun-2020 Igor was a newly qualified lawyer. He died by suicide two days before his birthday and the day before he was due to take office at the OAB / TO Sexual Diversity Commission. He was 24 years old. Thina Rodrigues Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil 28-Jun-2020 Thina was the president of the Association of Transvestites of Ceará (Atrac). She died in an intensive care unit 6 weeks after being hospitalized with COVID-19 symptoms. Thina was 57 years old. Beti Santos São Bernardo do Campo, São Paulo, Brazil 30-Jun-2020 Beti was found with in the street with four gunshot wounds. A gun found on a man after the attempted murder of another trans woman 3 days later matched the murder weapon. Beti was 36 years old. Merci Mack Dallas, Texas, USA 30-Jun-2020 Merci was found unconscious and with gunshot wounds in the parking lot of an apartment complex after neighbors had reported hearing gunfire. She died at the scene. Merci was 22 years old. Tatiana Hall Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA 30-Jun-2020 Tatiana is reported to have been murdered in Philadelphia on or around June 30th. Very little is known about what happened to her, possibly due to deadnaming by police and media. Tatiana was from New Jersey. She was 22 years old. Draya McCarty Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA 30-Jun-2020 Draya was found dead amidst an epidemic of violence against black trans women in the USA. The details of her death were not reported. Draya was 28 years old. Fernanda Coelhinha Pacajá, Pará, Brazil 30-Jun-2020 Fernanda was shot twice in the chest while she was sitting outside a bar with a companion. She died at the scene. Gabriela Reyes Villahermosa, Tabasco, Mexico 30-Jun-2020 Gabriela was shot twice and died in the street. She used social networks to raise awareness of human rights issues, including violence against LGBT+ people. At the time she was killed Gabriela was visiting from Veracruz. Veronica Ferreira de Lima (Veronica Xexel) Londrina, Paraná, Brazil 30-Jun-2020 Veronica had been missing for two days. She was found dead inside a residence, her partially clothed body had many injuries, including to her head. Veronica was 50 years old. July 2020
Shaki Peters
Amite City, Louisiana, USA 1-Jul-2020 Shaki was found dead off a rural road to the west of Amite City. In death, the police and media misgendered and deadnamed her. Shaki was 32 years old. Vida Borges de Melo Realengo, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 20-Jul-2020 Vida was shot in the back by a client after an argument and died two weeks later in hospital. Her killer was subsequently arrested at his home. Bree Black Pompano Beach, Florida, USA 3-Jul-2020 Bree was found with gunshot wounds after police responded to a reported shooting. She died at the scene. Her family reportedly asked that she be referred to by her deadname in news reports. Bree was 27 years old. Yandra Karony Santos Santo Amaro da Purificação, Bahia, Brazil 3-Jul-2020 Yandra and her brother Danilo Santos de Jesus were both shot dead in their home while they slept. Mateo López Circasia, Quindío, Colombia 4-Jul-2020 Mateo was shot several times by an armed assailant who approached him while he was leading a community event in a sports complex. He was 25 years old. Summer Taylor Seattle, Washington, USA 4-Jul-2020 Summer was nonbinary. They died after being hit by a car which was driven at speed into Black Lives Matter protesters. Summer was 24 years old. Beenish Islamabad, Pakistan 5-Jul-2020 Beenish was shot dead by unidentified assailants. Hillary Mendoza Pérez Ibagué, Tolima, Colombia 5-Jul-2020 Hillary died in hospital several days after an unofficial medical procedure (filler injections in her buttocks). Subsequently, a judicial investigation was opened for the crime of wrongful death. Hillary was 18 years old. Name Unknown Salford, Greater Manchester, England 5-Jul-2020 A young trans man experiencing homelessness took his own life. Transphobes hounded a man who was helping him to go to University into deleting a Twitter post mourning his death. Angela Martinez Gómez Santa Monica, California, USA 6-Jul-2020 Angela died from COVID-19 after being forced to continue working at a Burger King while ill. Managers had refused to allow her to take time off sick and blamed "hormone injections" for her illness. After her death other staff walked out, citing inadequate safety protocols. Angela was 42 years old. Name Unknown Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia 6-Jul-2020 A transgender woman was shot in the street after being chased by assailants in two cars. Kaushik Sunil Narayan Kar Mumbai, Maharashtra, India 8-Jul-2020 Kaushik was stabbed during an altercation with "friends" who had filmed her without her consent while she was wearing a sari and dancing. When she found out about the video, she asked them to delete it, which led to an altercation that ended with her death. Four suspects were arrested. Kaushik was 17 years old. Carol da Silva Sobral, Ceará, Brazil 11-Jul-2020 Carol was shot dead in the street by two unidentified assailants on a motorcycle. Carol was 36 years old. Leidy Padilla Daza Valledupar, Cesar, Colombia 11-Jul-2020 Leidy argued with a man outside her salon, who stabbed her in the abdomen and neck, leaving her seriously injured. She was transported to a hospital, but died of her injuries. Leidy was 41 years old. Scarlet Cáceres Tegucigalpa, Distrito Central, Honduras 11-Jul-2020 Scarlet was shot by a group of men who got out of a car while she was talking to friends and opened fire on her. She died in the hospital. Cristal Romero Matos El Porvenir, Trujillo, La Libertad, Peru 12-Jul-2020 Cristal was a hairdresser and trans community leader. Her naked body was found on her bed with signs of violence. Cristal was 52 years old. Soraya de Oliveira Santiago Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil 12-Jul-2020 Soroya owned a beauty salon. She was one of two people found shot dead near the Maraponga Lagoon. It was later learned that that she was killed after witnessing the murder of a homeless man. Marilyn Monroe Cazares Brawley, California, USA 13-Jul-2020 Marilyn was found dead in an abandoned building after first responders answered a fire call. According to her family she had been stabbed and her body burned. Marilyn was 22 years old. Silvina “Sil” Roldán Santiago del Estero, Argentina 13-Jul-2020 Silvina died by suicide in her home. A relative discovered her body at the back of the house. She was 35 years old. Tifany Alves Medeiros Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil 13-Jul-2020 Tifany was found dead in a building with a cord wrapped around her neck. She was 51 years old. Vitoria Maia Brasília, Distrito Federal, Brazil 14-Jul-2020 Vitoria was sent home after being diagnosed with COVID-19. Later the same day she suffered difficulties breathing and was admitted to hospital and intubated. She died in the hospital. Vitoria was 29 years old. Leona Viana, Espírito Santo, Brazil 17-Jul-2020 Leona died in custody at Penintenciária de Segurança Média II de Viana. Bombom Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil 18-Jul-2020 Bombom was shot to death. Manuela de Cássia Milan, Lombardy, Italy 20-Jul-2020 Manuela was an artist and a hairdresser. She was found dead in her home with nearly 80 stab wounds. A 42 year old businessman was arrested for her murder. Manuela was 48 years old. Steffany Dior Rome, Lazio, Italy 21-Jul-2020 Steffany's body was found on a dark street when a car inadvertently ran over her. She had recently become homeless. Her death is considered suspicious and the results of an autopsy are awaited. Steffany was 36 years old. Gabriela Soledad, Atlántico, Colombia 22-Jul-2020 Gabriela was found dead in her home. Investigators ruled her death suicide, but reportedly she had been threatened by a man who came to her home. Gabriela was 29 years old. Rhyanna Mabelly Spanick Iguatu, Ceará, Brazil 22-Jul-2020 Rhyanna died from complications arising from an injury sustained in February 2020, when she had reportedly been beaten so severely by her cousin that she had been in a coma. Rhyanna was 20 years old. Pablo Iván F. Zamora, Michoacán, Mexico 23-Jul-2020 Pablo was shot along with a cisgender woman named Lunarda by armed assailants who broke into their home. Lunarda survived, but Pablo died from their injuries. Pablo was 21 years old. Rayven Marthiela São Borjas, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil 23-Jul-2020 Rayven died by suicide. The NGO Girassol, Amigos na Diversidade had been supporting her and published a Facebook post mourning her death. Monic Martínez Comayagüela, Distrito Central, Honduras 25-Jul-2020 Monic was a lawyer. Her body was found in the bathroom of her home with several stab wounds. Monic was 44 years old. Doroty Balbino de Lima Caaporã, Paraíba, Brazil 26-Jul-2020 Doroty was shot multiple times in the head as she left the bathroom in a bar by three masked men in what appears to have been a targeted assassination. Doroty was 40 years old. Exón Vélez Buena Fe, Los Ríos, Ecuador 26-Jul-2020 Exon and and their partner were murdered with machete blows. Exon was non-binary. They were 27 years old. Tiffany Harris/Dior H Ova Bronx, New York, USA 26-Jul-2020 Tiffany was stabbed in the hallway of an apartment building. She died in the hospital 45 minutes later. A 21 year old man was arrested and charged in connection with her death. Tiffany was 32 years old. Denisse Torres Minatitlán, Veracruz, Mexico 27-Jul-2020 Denisse was found dead in the living room of her home with multiple stab wounds and her tongue cut out. She had been dead for several days. Denisse was 39 years old. Queasha D. Hardy Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA 27-Jul-2020 Queasha was a stylist who operated a popular salon. She was found shot to death on a street. Local media deadnamed her. Queasha was 24 years old. Aja Raquell Rhone-Spears Portland, Oregon, USA 28-Jul-2020 Aja was one of two people stabbed after a fight broke out at a vigil for Tyrell Penney, who was killed in a recent shooting. She was 32 years old. Cristhal López La Ceiba, Atlántida, Honduras 29-Jul-2020 Cristhal and her partner Erlin were shot dead in her home by a group of people dressed in military uniforms. Cristhal and Erlin were both 30 years old. Raiane Rodrigues dos Reis Sinop, Matto Grosso, Brazil 31-Jul-2020 Raiane was found dead, her body abandoned in scrubland. She had been missing for a week. Raiane was 46 years old. August 2020
Josselin
Ciudad de Guatemala, Guatemala 1-Aug-2020 Josselin was murdered in her home. Her mother found her, with multiple blows and a disfigured face. She was an asylum seeker who had fled El Salvador in 2017 after suffering transphobic violence and persecution by gangs. Josselin was 29 years old. Luisa Ávila Henao Buga, Valle de Cauca, Colombia 3-Aug-2020 Luisa had been missing since July 26th. Her decomposing body was found inside an irrigation pipe. She was 23 years old. F. E. Batista Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil 3-Aug-2020 F.E. was found dead in the street with stab wounds. She was 26 years old. Brenda Venegas Ayquipa (Brenda Levi) San Juan de Lurigancho, Lima, Peru 4-Aug-2020 Brenda operated a hair salon. She was found dead on the third floor of the building that contained both her business and her home. She was found on a mattress with a scarf and dryer cords wrapped around her neck. Her body showed bruising indicating that she may have been tortured. Brenda was 52 years old. Samara Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil 4-Aug-2020 Samara (some reports name her Samira) was one of two people whose bodies were found with gunshot wounds under an overpass, where they had been sheltering. Her pet dog refused to let anyone near her body. Name Unknown Santo Antonio de Jesus, Bahia, Brazil 4-Aug-2020 A transgender woman was found dead in a residence where she may have been sleeping. She was on the floor with some blankets. Name Unknown São Bernardo do Campo, São Paulo, Brazil 4-Aug-2020 A transgender woman was shot twice in what appears to have been a revenge murder. When her attacker was arrested he confessed to the murder of another trans woman. Fernanda Soares Boa Esperança, Minas Gerais, Brazil 5-Aug-2020 Fernanda reportedly died by suicide. She had recently lost her grandmother. Paloma Feira de Santana, Bahia, Brazil 5-Aug-2020 Paloma was found dead, her body abandoned in some brush. She had been strangled. Janelle Ariana Briscoe Smiths, Alabama, USA 7-Aug-2020 Janelle died by suicide. She was 23 years old. Ludmila Silva Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil 8-Aug-2020 Ludmila was lured onto a vacant plot of land and executed (shot) by two men. Emergency services were summoned but took too long to arrive, and she died waiting on help. Ludmila was 15 years old. Alice Garrefa Americana, São Paulo, Brazil 9-Aug-2020 Alice was a makeup artist. She went missing for 6 days. Her body was found in the rover. Her boyfriend, who has a history of abuse, is suspected in her death. Alice was 25 years old. Brigit Tlayecac, Morelos, Mexico 9-Aug-2020 Brigit died after being stabbed in the abdomen. A suspect has been arrested. Brigit was 38 years old. Letícia Costa Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil 10-Aug-2020 Letícia was shot dead in the street. She was 29 years old. Rocío Ailén Samaniego Garupá, Misiones, Argentina 11-Aug-2020 Rocío died in a hospital 9 days after an asthma attack, after suffering what can only be described as horrific clinical neglect, no doubt amplified by transphobia. She was 22 years old. Vanessa Solórzano/Rotolo San Miguel de Tucumán, Argentina 11-Aug-2020 Vanessa was stabbed in the back by client after he refused to pay her. He was later arrested. Vanessa was 20 years old. Barbara Ellen Contagem, Minas Gerais, Brazil 13-Aug-2020 Barbara Ellen was found dead on her bed by a neighbor who went to check on her. Her neck had been cut. She was 53 years old. Kee Sam Lafayette, Louisiana, USA 13-Aug-2020 Kee was found in a hotel suffering from a gunshot wound. She died in a hospital the following day. Kee was 24 years old. Isabella “Bella” Bellusci Manchester, England 16-Aug-2020 The cause of Bella's death was not reported. Francesca Galatro Vallo della Lucania, Salerno, Italy 17-Aug-2020 Francesca was stabbed in a homeless shelter by a man with whom she had a relationship. He has reportedly confessed to killing her. Francesca was 66 years old. Emilly Taylor Fronteira, Minas Gerais, Brazil 18-Aug-2020 Emilly was found dead with stab wounds in the living room of her home. Two men were arrested; one of them was her boyfriend, who had reportedly threatened her. Emilly was 26 years old. Piya Kamoke, Punjab, Pakistan 18-Aug-2020 Piya was shot outside her home by unidentified assailants. Daniele Rodrigues Crateús, Ceará, Brazil 19-Aug-2020 Daniele died of gunshot wounds. Her body was found abandoned in a thicket, on her birthday. She was 21 years old. Julie Torres Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico 19-Aug-2020 Julie was found dead inside her home. Her body was wrapped in a sheet and showed signs of torture. Patricia Dumon Santa Marta, Magdalena, Colombia 19-Aug-2020 Patricia was found dead in the street, shot in the face. She was last seen leaving with a client on his motorcycle. Claudinha Leite Canindé de São Francisco, Sergipe, Brazil 20-Aug-2020 Claudinha was killed by her boyfriend after she ended the relationship. After killing her, he dumped her body in the river. Claudinha was 26 years old. Samantha “Sam” Rosales Barrios Atlixco, Puebla, Mexico 20-Aug-2020 Sam and a man she was riding with were both knocked off a motorcycle by a car. The driver of the car then returned to drive over her body. The other rider fled without trying to help her. Sam was 23 years old. Anushka Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu, India 21-Aug-2020 Anushka and Bhavani, and their partner Murugan (38), were found dead, packed into bags, and dumped into two wells. All had been strangled. They had been dead for several weeks. Anushka was 35 years old. Bhavani Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu, India 21-Aug-2020 Bhavani and Anushka, and their partner Murugan, were found dead, packed into bags, and dumped into two wells. All had been strangled. They had been dead for several weeks. Bhavani was 34 years old. Bernadete Igarapé Grande, Maranhão, Brazil 21-Aug-2020 Bernadete was stabbed by her brother after an argument. She died in her home. Lorena María del Luján Riquel Rosario, Santa Fe, Argentina 22-Aug-2020 Lorena was beaten over the head with cement blocks. Police are investigating whether the perpetrator of the crime sexually abused her before killing her. Lorena was 39 years old. Luara “Red” Redfield Mairinque, São Paulo, Brazil 22-Aug-2020 Luara was found dead in an uncleared lot. She had been missing for 12 days. Her boyfriend confessed to killing her. Luara was 23 years old. Isabella Soares (Isabella Pedrozo) Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil 23-Aug-2020 Isabella was shot dead in a motel room in what appears to have been a targeted execution aimed not at her, but at the man she was with. She died at the scene. Isabella was 22 years old. Gurya Islamabad, Pakistan 24-Aug-2020 Gurya was found dead in her apartment. She had been dead for 12 to 14 days. Name Unknown Acapulco, Guerrero, Mexico 24-Aug-2020 A transgender woman was shot in the head. Her body was thrown from a vehicle wrapped in a blanket and tied with ropes. She was 30 years old. Angoori Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan 25-Aug-2020 Angoori was murdered. No other information is known. Brandy Ronzon Huerta Cortez Puente Nacional, Veracruz, Mexico 26-Aug-2020 Brandy and her mother Luisa were killed in their home. They both had multiple puncture wounds. Britani Jaqueline Casimiro Castillo, Jalisco, Mexico 26-Aug-2020 Britani was beaten by five police officers after they arrested her for an alleged robbery. She died from her injuries after being unable to access medical assistance. Five officers, including the security commissioner of the Municipality of Casimiro Castillo, were arrested and charged with the crimes of enforced disappearance, abuse of authority and qualified homicide. Shelley Lynn Rose USA 26-Aug-2020 Shelley died by suicide. In death her parents tried to erase her identity, but her partner is trying to keep her memory alive. She was 16 years old. Name Unknown Acapulco, Guerrero, Mexico 26-Aug-2020 The body of a transgender woman was found wrapped in a sheet lying next to a garbage container. Her body showed signs of torture and she had been suffocated with a plastic bag. She was 30 years old. Name Unknown São Bernardo do Campo, São Paulo, Brazil 26-Aug-2020 The burned body of a transgender woman was found in a hotel room. Her killer was arrested. Jeanine Huerta López Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico 27-Aug-2020 Jeanine was an activist, health and rights advocate for the trans community, loyal friend, and beloved daughter. She was found dead in the living room of her house. She had been beaten and stabbed. Nida Choudhry Muzaffargarh, Punjab, Pakistan 27-Aug-2020 Nida was shot. No other information is known. Branca Aldama Perez Itaitinga, Ceará, Brazil 29-Aug-2020 Branca was shot dead near a major highway. She was 37 years old. Melody Barrera Guaymallén, Mendoza, Argentina 29-Aug-2020 Melody was shot six times by the occupant of a passing vehicle and died at the scene. Three weeks later a police officer was arrested for her murder. Melody was 27 years old. Rukia Isis Bemer Lakewood, Ohio, USA 30-Aug-2020 Rukia's body was found on railroad tracks in the inner Cleveland suburb of Lakewood. She had been hit by a train in an apparent suicide. Rukia was 22 years old. Lea Rayshon Daye Cleveland, Ohio, USA 30-Aug-2020 Lea died in Cuyahoga County Jail after being wrongfully jailed by a transphobic judge. When picking up her belongings her mother found a letter denouncing the conditions there. Lea was homeless at the time of her arrest. She was 28 years old. Emily Core Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 31-Aug-2020 Emily died by suicide. She had been struggling with complications arising from a failed facial feminization surgery the previous year. Emily was 43 years old. Mélani Aguiar Santa Cruz do Sul, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil 31-Aug-2020 Mélani died from organ failure several days after being injected with industrial silicone. Police are treating her death as homicide. Mélani was 20 years old. Elie Che Bronx, New York, USA 31-Aug-2020 Elie was found in an unresponsive state at Orchard Beach. Police and local media repeatedly deadnamed her. It was later reported that there were no signs of trauma or struggle and that she had drowned. Elie was 23 years old. September 2020
Chiara Duarte
São Paulo, Brazil 2-Sep-2020 Chiara was stabbed and thrown from a 7th floor balcony by a client. He was arrested at the scene. Chiara was 27 years old. Mireya Rodríguez Lemus Aquiles Serdán, Chihuahua, Mexico 2-Sep-2020 Mireya was the founder and president of Union y Fuerza de Mujeres Trans Chihuahuenses. Her body was found in a state of decomposition in her home. Her killer was arrested and charged with aggravated homicide for reasons of gender identity, a crime which could carry a sentence of up to 60 years in prison. Katherine Rosmery Duvall San Salvador, Ilopango, El Salvador 3-Sep-2020 Katherine was shot. She had previously reported being harassed by the police, who extorted money from her and threatened her. Gabriela Cruz Pimentel San Miguel, Lima, Peru 4-Sep-2020 Gabriela was found in the bedroom of her apartment with her hands tied behind her back. There were no signs of forced entry. She was 46 years old. Ekta Joshi New Delhi, India 5-Sep-2020 Ekta Joshi was shot three times outside her house by two unidentified men. She had just stepped out of her car when the attack took place. Ekta was 41 years old. Leslie Alejandra Ferreti (Leslie Rocha) Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, Mexico 5-Sep-2020 Leslie was stabbed to death in her home. Giovana Perez Mururú, Maranhão, Brazil 6-Sep-2020 Giovana was found dead with stab wounds alongside a road. Isabella Mia Lofton Brooklyn, New York, USA 7-Sep-2020 Isabella's body was found partly unclothed and wrapped in a plastic tarp on the sidewalk. Authorities claimed she was intoxicated and had fallen from a building. Isabella was 21 years old. B. E. Álvarez Hernández Copacabana, Antioquia, Colombia 8-Sep-2020 B.E. was found with multiple gunshot wounds lying in undergrowth a few meters from the highway. She was 25 years old. Gul Pandra Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan 8-Sep-2020 Gul and another trans woman named Chahat were both shot by masked assailants after performing at a wedding function. Although Chahat survived Gul died in the hospital. Kathlyn Aviles Bacolod, Negros Occidental, Philippines 8-Sep-2020 Kathlyn's body was found inside a sack which had been dumped at a vacant lot. She had been stabbed in the abdomen and head. Kathlyn was 30 years old. Melanie Huajuapan de León, Oaxaca, Mexico 8-Sep-2020 Melanie's body was found by her partner. Her death was thought to have been by suicide, but a homicide investigation has also been opened pending an autopsy. Melanie was 32 years old. Saeeda Swabi, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan 10-Sep-2020 Saeeda was shot by her 13 year-old brother after she returned from performing dance at a wedding. Cibele Rodrigues de Sousa (Nem) Sobral, Ceará, Brazil 12-Sep-2020 Cibele was shot by two men on a motorcycle. She died in the hospital. Jardiele Santos Maceió, Alagoas, Brazil 13-Sep-2020 Jardiele's body was found in a shallow grave. She had died of a traumatic brain injury. Jardiele had been missing for 9 days. She was 24 years old. Susana Criado Anton Oviedo, Principado de Asturias, Spain 13-Sep-2020 Susana died after being beaten by her violent partner. He has been arrested. Susana was 60 years old. Name Unknown Resende, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 13-Sep-2020 A transgender woman was run over in a hit and run collision. The impact of the crash was so strong that her body was thrown to the roadside. Name Unknown Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, Mexico 14-Sep-2020 A transgender woman was found dead in a vacant lot after neighbors heard gunshots and called 911. Gia Valentina Romualdo Rodríguez Miami, Florida, USA 15-Sep-2020 Gia died from an embolism shortly after a surgical procedure to inject fat into her buttocks in a procedure known as a "Brazilian butt lift" in a private clinic. Gia was 46 years old. Name Unknown Marechal Deodoro, Alagoas, Brazil 17-Sep-2020 A transgender woman was found dead in a cane field with gunshot and stab wounds. Aerrion Burnett Independence, Missouri, USA 19-Sep-2020 Aerrion was found shot dead in a grassy area near a road. She was 37 years old. Armando Ventura Santo Domingo, Distrito National, Dominican Republic 20-Sep-2020 Armando was run over deliberately by an attacker who had expressed his intention to murder a trans woman. Several days earlier she had been attacked in the street with a machete. She was 24 years old. Barbie Macon Salvaterra, Pará, Brazil 20-Sep-2020 Barbie was found dead near her home. She had been strangled and robbed. She was a candidate for councilor in the municipality. Barbie was 34 years old. Gökçe Umay Istanbul,Turkey 20-Sep-2020 Gökçe's conservative family had disowned her and taken money from her bank account, and she was being bullied and threatened in the house to which she had moved in Istanbul. She died by suicide. Brenda Sanchez La Plata, Buenos Aires, Argentina 23-Sep-2020 Brenda was found spitting blood but alive on the foor of her home by her friend and flatmate. When an ambulance eventually arrived, they did not want to treat her. She died while the ambulance and police idled outside her door. Brenda was 35 years old. Doona Jué Montpellier, Hérault, France 23-Sep-2020 Doona died by sucide. She was a student studying psychology, and had reportedly suffered transphobia on a daily basis. On the day she died, her University had threatened to withdraw her accommodation if she made another suicide attempt. Doona was 19 years old. Juliana Giraldo Díaz Miranda, Cauca, Colombia 24-Sep-2020 Juliana died after the car she and her husband were in was shot at by a soldier on a roadblock. They had turned around because her husband was not carrying the car's documents. Juliana was 38 years old. Sandra Beatriz Rangel Londrina, Paraná, Brazil 25-Sep-2020 Sandra was shot in the face by a client in a motel. Her assailant then ran her over before abandoning his vehicle at the scene when the motel porter refused to open the gate. Sandra was 38 years old. Francesca Cornejo Córdoba, Argentina 26-Sep-2020 Francesca was found dead in her home with her hands and legs bound. Evidence suggests that she died during a robbery. Francesca was 63 years old. Donna Nierra Caloocan, Metro Manila, Philippines 28-Sep-2020 Donna's body was found floating in a river. She had last been seen alive two days earlier. Donna was 23 years old. Mia Green West Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA 28-Sep-2020 Mia was found with a gunshot wound to her neck after a vehicle was stopped by police for a traffic violation. She was taken to the hospital but died. The driver was arrested. Mia was 29 years old. Rayssa Umbaúba, Sergipe, Brazil 29-Sep-2020 Rayssa died after being run over by a car. Sucia Labasura Constantino Barbosa Campo Grande, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil 29-Sep-2020 Sucia was an actress and dancer. She was found dead hanged from a tree near a hiking trail, an apparent suicide. Sucia was 28 years old. Michele Alves da Silva São José da Laje, Alagoas, Brazil 30-Sep-2020 Michele was stabbed in the neck and ribs after confronting a group of men who had robbed her at a party. Her body was found by residents the following morning. Michellyn Ramos Vargas San Germán, Puerto Rico 30-Sep-2020 Michellyn was fond dead from gunshot wounds at the gate of a rural road leading into a farm. She was 35 years old. Ellis Murphy-Richards Sheerness, Kent, England 30-Sep-2020 Ellis died as a result of being struck by a train after visiting a mental health counsellor in Sheerness. An inquest into his death has been ordered. Ellis was 15 years old. October 2020
Nathalia Leticia Barbosa da Fonseca (Bia)
São Pedro do Ivaí, Paraná, Brazil 3-Oct-2020 Natália was shot at least 8 times. She was 26 years old. Gretell Ceballos Ramírez Minatitlán, Veracruz, Mexico 3-Oct-2020 Gretell was shot as she arrived at her home. Her body was left lying on the pavement. Paramedics were unable to revive her. She was 34 years old. Felycya Harris Augusta, Georgia, USA 3-Oct-2020 Felycya was an interior decorator who ran her own company and also taught dance. She was found dead from gunshot wounds in a park next to an elementary school. Felycya was 33 years old. Michelle Ramos Alarcón (Brenda) Cartagena, Bolívar, Colombia 4-Oct-2020 Michelle was found dead in street. She had been stabbed 3 times. Michelle was 26 years old. Marcos Iztapalapa, Ciudad de México, Mexico 4-Oct-2020 Marcos was stabbed during an argument with his sister's boyfriend. He died at the scene. Marcos was 17 years old. Antonella García Ramírez Guayaquil, Guayas, Ecuador 4-Oct-2020 Antonella was a hairdresser, and ran her business from home. She was stabbed by her ex-partner after she declined to give him money. Antonella was 51 years old. Erick Deseano Ciudad Isla, Veracruz, Mexico 4-Oct-2020 Erick worked cutting pineapples in the fields. His body was found with signs of physical and sexual violence near where he worked. Erick was 36 years old. Paolla Bueno Ibitinga, São Paulo, Brazil 5-Oct-2020 Paolla was stabbed 8 times while defending her 7 year old brother and her stepmother from her abusive ex-partner who had broken into their home. He has been arrested. Paolla was 17 years old. Bruna Governador Valadares, Minas Gerais, Brazil 6-Oct-2020 Bruna was found dead near a highway. She was half naked, with her hands tied to her feet and showed several signs of violence. Bruna was 27 years old. Brooklyn DeShauna Smith Shreveport, Louisiana, USA 7-Oct-2020 Brooklyn was found dead in her apartment from a gunshot wound. She was 20 years old. Adrianinha Paris Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil 7-Oct-2020 Adrianinha was shot by two men who arrived at the home where she also worked as a hairdresser. Before killing her they made her take her 4-year old niece home. Adrianinha was 42 years old. Halil Bertaç Aynaci Antalya, Turkey 10-Oct-2020 Halil was found dead in her home and salon by neighbors after they noticed that the door had been open all night. She had been killed the evening before. Halil was 42 years old. Sara Blackwood Indianapolis, Indiana, USA 11-Oct-2020 Sara was shot while walking home from work. She died shortly afterward at a local hospital. Sara was 29 years old. Victoria "Vika" Basakovskaya Burmistrovo, Novosibirsk, Russia 13-Oct-2020 Victoria was strangled by her ex-boyfriend — the police officer who reported her "missing" and then "helped" to lead the official search for her. He even cut off one of her fingers to send decoy messages her phone. Victoria was 24 years old. Name Unknown Chicoloapan, Estado de México, Mexico 13-Oct-2020 A transgender woman was found dead under a road bridge. She had been beaten and strangled. She was 25 years old. Aitiana Valeria Ramírez (Lala) Totolapan, Morelos, Mexico 15-Oct-2020 Aitiana was one of four people whose bodies were found dead inside a water tank in an abandoned house. She had gone missing on September 20th on her way back from work. She was 29 years old. Name Unknown Tlajomulco de Zúñiga, Jalisco, Mexico 18-Oct-2020 A transgender woman was found amongst undergrowth alongside a road. She had a wound to the neck and appeared to have been between 20 and 25 years of age. Gabriela Ramírez El Alto, Le Paz, Bolivia 18-Oct-2020 Gabriela was killed by stabbing in a hostel. A client is suspected to have been responsible. She was 19 years old. Violeta Ramírez Pérez Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas, Mexico 21-Oct-2020 Violeta was found dead in an abandoned property near the highway. She had been reported missing two days earlier. Violeta was 25 years old. Sangeetha Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India 21-Oct-2020 Sangeetha was murdered in her home. Her body was found wrapped in a blanket and in a plastic water drum. She had not been seen for 3 days. Sangeetha was 59 years old. Bárbara "Barbie" Valencia La Paz, Baja California Sur, Mexico 23-Oct-2020 Bárbara was found dead in her home with a stab wound to her neck. She was 25 years old. Natasha Nascimento São Luís, Maranhão, Brazil 24-Oct-2020 Natasha passed away in a hospital intensive care unit two weeks after being beaten in the street by a group of 5 people while returning from a party. She was 29 years old. Angel Unique Haynes Memphis, Tennessee, USA 25-Oct-2020 Angel was found with gunshot wounds in a motel. She died at the scene. Angel was 25 years old. Joana "Joana D'Arc" Domingos Rio Largo, Alagoas, Brazil 25-Oct-2020 Joana was shot 7 times in the street. She was 19 years old. Juliana Piropo Vitória da Conquista, Bahia, Brazil 26-Oct-2020 Juliana was shot 8 times in the head while working in the centre of Vitória da Conquista. She died at the scene. Juliana was 44 years old. November 2020
Yunieski Carey Herrera
Miami, Florida, USA 17-Nov-2020 Yunieski, whose professional name was Yuni Carey, was a well-known Cuba-born salsa dancer, model, performer, and activist loved by the LGBTQ community. A friend of Herrera described her as “besides being strikingly beautiful, she was kind and she was good.” Yunieski was fatally stabbed with a knife and fork by her husband in a crystal meth fueled jealous rage. He has confessed to killing her. Yunieski was 39 years old. |
We offer respect for all of our transgender siblings whose lives have been cut short by anti-transgender hate and prejudice, and whose names are currently unknown to us.
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