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In 2021, 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 friends 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. Myliah Monae Mullen Baltimore, Maryland 20-Dec-2020 Myliah died by suicide. Family members believe Myliah took her own life, possibly due to depression. It's an issue made more difficult, compounded by the pandemic. Myliah's mother told WMAR 2 News that her daughter was a source of light for people and displayed an openness for everyone. Kimberly Tova Wirtz Baltimore, Maryland 26-Feb-2021 Kimberly died alone while in the custody of the Baltimore City Central Booking Unit. She had been placed in the men's unit. The authorities have refused to tell her family how she died. Taya Ashton Suitland, Maryland 17-Jul-2021 Taya was shot inside her home. A man she was in a relationship with was subsequently arrested on charges of first and second degree murder. Danny Henson Baltimore, Maryland 4-May-2021 Danny was found in an unresponsive condition by police when they responded to a call. She had been shot. Danny was born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland and attended the University of Maryland. She was 31 years old. |
Our Community Outside Maryland
October 2020
Yuri Aquariano Arthur
Belo Horizonte, Brazil 17-Oct-2020 Yuri reportedly died by suicide. It appears that rejection by his birth family may have been a factor. Mickerlange François Pétion-Ville, Port-au-Prince, Haiti 17-Oct-2021 Mickerlange was shot inside a nightclub. He was a police officer, and his assailant allegedly knew that he was a trans man. According to the advocacy journalist Moïse Manoel, the motive may have been jealousy, as Mickerlange had engaged in a romantic relationship with his murderer's ex-partner. Name Unknown Toronto, Canada 26-Oct-2020 The victim, a Black trans woman, died in hospital after being taken into custody under Ontario's Mental Health Act. Her identity has not been made public. Subsequently the province's police watchdog misgendered her in a news release. She was 30 years old. Arsalan Mianwali, Punjab, Pakistan 28-Oct-2020 Arsalan was shot by unidentified assailants in a home invasion assault. Vicente González Lora Valdivia, Los Rios, Chile 31-Oct-2020 Vincente was found dead and partially clothed in a vacant lot. He had been raped and suffocated to death. He leaves behind a six-year-old daughter and a family who are calling for his death to be investigated as a hate crime. Vincente was 25 years old. Cristina Rodríguez Quito, Ecuador 31-Oct-2020 Cristina's body was found with stab wounds by her mother in her apartment. Neighbors had heard screams the previous night. Cristina was 32 years old. November 2020
Samylla Marry Windson
Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil 2-Nov-2020 Samylla was shot in the street by two men late on 31st October. She died two days later. Barbie dos Santos Limeira, São Paulo, Brazil 3-Nov-2020 Barbie was found dead on a sidewalk. The cause of her death is not known. Barbie was 44 years old. Skylar Heath Miami, Florida, USA 4-Nov-2020 Skylar was shot. No additional information was made available. Skylar was 20 years old. Sandy da Silva Gomes Tijucussu, Ceará, Brazil 4-Nov-2020 Sandy was shot while selling raffle tickets. She was 29 years old. Alejandra La Power Benitez San Miguel de Tucumán, Tucumán, Argentina 5-Nov-2020 Alejandra was shot outside her home by an assailant on a motorcycle. Alejandra was one of the founders of Trans Unidas, had a reputation for being cheerful and was well loved in her community. She was 29 years old. Mía Zabala Gutiérrez, Mía Colluchi Playa Grande, Amapala, Valle, Honduras 8-Nov-2020 Mía was a volunteer for Asociación LGTB Horus. Her partially clothed body was found lying in bushes. Name Unknown Chilpancingo, Guerrero, Mexico 8-Nov-2020 The body of an unidentified trans woman was found in a hotel at around 4:00 a.m. She had been strangled, possibly by the man she accompanied to the hotel. Brisa Rafaela Dávila Rojas Mar del Plata, Buenos Aires, Argentina 9-Nov-2020 Brisa died from COVID-19 while in custody in the trans women's pavilion of a local prison. After police lost her identification documents the authorities then refused to release her body. Community activists charge that Brisa was denied the medical services she needed. Brisa was 48 years old. Ester Vogue São Bernardo do Campo, São Paulo, Brazil 10-Nov-2020 Ester was burnt alive while sleeping on the street. She was taken to hospital but died two days later, on the day before her birthday. Ester was involved with Casa Neon Cunha, which serves the LGBTQIA + population in São Bernardo. She was 33 years old. Name Unknown Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil 11-Nov-2020 A transgender woman was shot 6 times, 3 times in the head, while working at home. Her assailant was likely a client. Rafaela Bacchi Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil 11-Nov-2020 Rafaela died by suicide. Benjamin Bonin Alvinopolis, Minas Gerais, Brazil 11-Nov-2020 Benjamin died by suicide. Soledad Rojas Shisha Paúcar El Tambo, Huancayo, Junin, Peru 12-Nov-2020 Shisha's body was found with stab wounds to the neck in her mini-market. She had also been robbed. Shisha sold mazamorras and chicha at local fairs and participated in local festivities as a tunantera dancer (a typical dance in the region). She was 48 years old. Fendi Mon'ezah Peaches Armstrong Lithonia, Georgia, USA 12-Nov-2020 Fendi was found dead from a gunshot wound in a motel room. She was 39 years old. Juana Criollo Cabascango La Roldós, Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador 14-Nov-2020 Juana was found by her brother, deceased in her bedroom. She had stab wounds and head injuries and had been killed around 48 hours earlier. Juana was 51 years old. Daniela Ramos Guayaquil, Guayas, Ecuador 15-Nov-2020 Daniela was found suffocated and robbed in her bedroom. Paquita Ferreira Brasil Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil 17-Nov-2020 Paquita's body was found under a bridge. The cause of death was not reported, but she was known to be a drug user who had been threatened by a criminal gang in the area. She was 17 years old. Sheila de Oliveira da Silva João Pessoa, Paraíba, Brazil 18-Nov-2020 Sheila's body was found under a bed in an inn. She had died from suffocation. A man she arrived with is being sought by police. Sheila's family reported that she had been beaten several times and was in an extremely abusive relationship. Sheila was 27 years old. Maya Borg Tournai, Hainaut, Belgium 18-Nov-2020 Maya had been homeless. She died of hypothermia on a park bench. As no-one claimed her body, the local community organized her funeral. Maya was 30 years old. Maria Clara de Oliveira Sorocaba, São Paulo, Brazil 20-Nov-2020 Maria is reported to have died by suicide. However, some people believe she may have been murdered and her death disguised as suicide. She had posted to her Facebook account that she had been receiving threats. Other posts around that time suggested that she was happy and looking forward to competing in the Miss Trans pageant. Asia Jynaé Foster Houston, Texas, USA 20-Nov-2020 Asia was murdered on Transgender Day of Remembrance. She was found in the street with multiple gunshot wounds. Police suspect she had been killed elsewhere and her body dumped. Asia was 22 years old. Kimberly Susan Fial San Jose, California, USA 22-Nov-2020 Kimberly was one of five people stabbed in an attack at a shelter where she volunteered. Kimberly and another woman died of their injuries. She was 55 years old. Chae’Meshia ChaeChae Simms Richmond, Virginia, USA 23-Nov-2020 Chae’Meshia was found by police in a crashed vehicle. She had a gunshot wound and died at the scene. Chae’Meshia was 30 years old. Bianca Pereira Marabá, Pará, Brazil 26-Nov-2020 Bianca was shot three times by two men on a motorcycle. She died at the scene. Cristina Hernández La Bimbo Castillo Jáltipan, Veracruz, Mexico 27-Nov-2020 Cristina was shot four times by unidentified assailants while she was working at a private home, transporting construction materials in a wheelbarrow. Her murderer arrived with another man on a motorcycle, entered the home and shot her, and then fled. Her sister witnessed the crime and summoned emergency response to try and save her life, but they arrived too late to help. Cristina was 26 years old. Mikaely Campion, Micaeli Monteverde Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil 29-Nov-2020 Mikaely was found early in the morning, deceased in the street, with a stab wound to her chest. She was homeless at the time. Mikaely was 30 years old. Laura Salvador, Bahia, Brazil 29-Nov-2020 Laura was kidnapped, beaten and executed by a criminal gang. She was shot as many as 30 times. She was found with her hands bound and one of her arms broken. Laura was about 28 years old. Camille Rocha Patos de Minas, Minas Gerais, Brazil 29-Nov-2020 Camille died in hospital of respiratory failure. Three days earlier she had been beaten in the street, but the cause of her death was later confirmed to have been COVID-19. Camille was 54 years old. Jhennyfer Rio De Janeiro, Brazil 30-Nov-2020 Jhennyfer was murdered. Her death was reported by the IBTE & Associação Nacional de Travestis e Transexuais do Brasil (ANTRA). No other information is known. Jhennyfer was 56 years old. Geovanna Ángulo Ramos Santiago Suchilquitongo, Oaxaca, Mexico 30-Nov-2020 Geovanna was found dead in a ravine. She had been beaten. She had been missing since November 25th. Geovanna was 27 years old. December 2020
Shirley Sherlyn Scarleth Villarreal
Santa María Ex Marquesado, Oaxaca de Juárez, Mexico 1-Dec-2020 Sherlyn was executed by unidentified assailants who invaded the beauty salon she owned. They shot her and then fled on a motorcycle. She was rescued to a local hospital but died in transit. Rayssa Rah Eloá Menezes Lema Alumínio, São Paulo, Brazil 1-Dec-2020 Rayssa's body was found in a stream after a man she had a relationship with revealed its location to police. She had disappeared after going for a job interview a week earlier. Rayssa was 22 years old. Natasha Liverman Iguala, Guerrero, Mexico 1-Dec-2020 Natasha was shot in an attack on the funeral home she owned. She died in the hospital. Natasha was 33 years old. China Rivera Milan, Lombardy, Italy 1-Dec-2020 China was admitted to a hospital in a coma on 29th November. She died 2 days later. The manner of her death is unclear, but may have been due to suicide. China was originally from Peru. Johana Morena Mayor Cali, Valle del Cauca, Colombia 2-Dec-2020 Johana was shot outside her home by a man on a bicycle. She was known in the community as an LGBTI activist and was also a micro-entrepreneur and moneylender. Johana was 49 years old. G. Rocha Silva Itarantim, Bahia, Brazil 5-Dec-2020 G. was shot dead on a football field. She was 18 years old. Name Unknown Chilpancingo, Guerrero, Mexico 6-Dec-2020 The victim, a trans woman, was found in a hotel room which she had entered with an unidentified man. She had been strangled. Tati Quirós Dávila Playas del Coco, Guanacaste, Costa Rica 7-Dec-2020 Tati was shot in the street, reportedly after an argument with a man. She died at the scene. She was originally from Nicaragua and was 21 years old. Bruna Gomes Araújo, Bruna Tenório Jacaré dos Homens, Alagoas, Brazil 7-Dec-2020 Bruna was killed by stoning in the early hours. Her body was found on a road leading to a bridge. Her family reports that she was previously the victim of an attempted murder. She was 25 years old. Alejandra Villa Salazar Balvanera, Buenos Aires, Argentina 7-Dec-2020 Alejandra was found lying on the floor of her apartment with a bag over her head, after neighbors reported a bad odor. She had been dead for around 7-10 days. Alejandra was originally from Peru and had only recently moved to her apartment. She was 54 years old. Name Unknown Serra, Espirito Santo, Brazil 8-Dec-2020 A 40-year-old transgender woman was burned alive by her partner, another trans woman, who poured gasoline on her an set her afire while she was sleeping. Vicenta La Chenta de Loris Iguala, Guerrero, Mexico 8-Dec-2020 Vicenta, a well-known hair stylist, was shot by two assailants on a motorcycle while she was praying to the Virgin of Guadalupe at a public shrine. She was 64 years old. Karen Cristina, Kareen Vitória São Paulo, Brazil 9-Dec-2020 Karen was beaten and killed by a client in a hotel room. She recorded a video moments before the crime happened, stating that she was in a hotel and sent it to her family. In another video recorded after the crime, the young woman appears lying on the floor of the establishment, unconscious, while a friend says that she was beaten by a client who refused to pay her for sex. Karen was 18 years old. Juliana da Cruz Costa Cruzeiro, Distrito Federal, Brazil 10-Dec-2020 Juliana was homeless and worked in parking lots watching over cars in exchange for food. She died after being stabbed in the chest by a man who had demanded she give him food. Juliana was 33 years old. Sudarshan Suryavanshi Latur, Maharashtra, India 11-Dec-2020 Sudarshan died after being beaten with a stick by their partner. They were 21 years old. Bridget Flack Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 11-Dec-2020 Bridget was found deceased in brushland after having been missing for over two weeks. She had told a friend with whom she was staying that she was going for a walk at a local park, but never returned. Her death is being treated as a suicide. Bridget was 28 years old. Paula Brandão Piracicaba, São Paulo, Brazil 11-Dec-2020 Paula was beaten by a group of transphobic people while out with a friend. She died in the hospital. Nataly Lily Mogi das Cruzes, São Paulo, Brazil 12-Dec-2020 Nataly and a colleague accepted a car ride from a couple to a farm where they would work. When Nataly got out of the car, she was shot. Her colleague was also shot, but managed to escape and seek help. She reported the incident to police, who went to the scene and found bloodstains, but did not find Nataly. She is missing and assumed dead. Nataly was 23 years old. Marcela Estella Vieira Colniza, Mato Grosso, Brazil 12-Dec-2020 Marcela was found dead in the street from a gunshot wound to her face. She was 24 years old. Jaheim Bella Pugh Prichard, Alabama, USA 13-Dec-2020 Jaheim, who also went by Bella, was shot to death at a Christmas party that became violent. They were 19 years old. Duda Caucaia, Ceará, Brazil 13-Dec-2020 Duda was attacked and stabbed in the street. She died at the scene. Duda was 29 years old. Maria Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan 15-Dec-2020 Maria was stabbed and found dead in her home. Avril Luna Lille, Nord, France 15-Dec-2020 Avril died by suicide in her foster home. Two weeks prior, a school administrator had publicly humiliated her and and sent her home for wearing a skirt. Avril lived in a foster home because her parents kicked her out when she announced her transition. She was completely accepted and felt good in her foster home. She was 17 years old. Yaelin Maydana Olmedo Bahía Blanca, Buenos Aires, Argentina 16-Dec-2020 Yaelin was found dead in her home. She had several bruises around her head. An autopsy revealed that she had been strangled. A relative who also lived in the home is among one of two persons of interest the police detained. Yaelin was 31 years old. Fonthoi Lima Indaiatuba, São Paulo, Brazil 16-Dec-2020 Fonthoi died by suicide. They had recently come out as nonbinary. Name Unknown Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil 17-Dec-2020 A trans person was killed. No other information is known. The death was reported by IBTE & the NGO Atrevida do Rio Grande do Norte. Allex Noah Russas, Ceará, Brazil 18-Dec-2020 Allex died by suicide. Name Unknown Boituva, São Paulo, Brazil 19-Dec-2020 A transgender woman was found dead inside a motel. Name Unknown Panaji, Goa, India 20-Dec-2020 A transgender person was found dead in a home, and police suspect they were murdered. A man was arrested in connection with the case. Wanessa Sampaio São Paulo, Brazil 20-Dec-2020 Wanessa was found collapsed i the street with multiple stab wounds. Emergency response was summoned, but she died at the scene. A man was arrested and charged with her murder based on CCTV footage obtained by the police. Wanessa was 22 years old. Alejandra Ale Zayas Lara Angelópolis, Puebla, Mexico 21-Dec-2020 Alejandra was a professional makeup artist who worked for MAC Cosmetics. Her body was found in a hotel, gagged and with stab wounds in her abdomen from broken glass, after she had arranged to meet a man there. Alejandra was 26 years old. Oreinha Rio Largo, Alagoas, Brazil 22-Dec-2020 Oreinha was found dead in a ditch. Police say that she was hit in the head with a concrete bar. Earlier that day she had been celebrating her birthday with friends. Oreinha had just turned 21 years old. Iratxe Otero Costa del Silencio, Arona, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain 24-Dec-2020 Iratxe was found deceased near a shopping center. She had been stabbed several times in the abdomen and had been dead around 48 hours. Iratxe was 29 years old. J. A. da Silva Cascavel, Ceará, Brazil 25-Dec-2020 J. was shot dead in a rural neighborhood on Christmas night. J. was 26 years old. Courtney Eshay Key Chicago, Illinois, USA 25-Dec-2020 Courtney was found unresponsive on the side of the street after being shot on Christmas Day. She died at the scene. Courtney was 25 years old. Alexandria Winchester The Bronx, New York, USA 26-Dec-2020 Alexandria was found dead in the street from a gunshot wound to the back of her head. She was 24 years old. Kimberely Kim Patricia Cope Athens, Georgia, USA 27-Dec-2020 Kimberely's body was found in the parking lot of a restaurant not far from her home. Her death is considered suspicious. Authorities have not released any details. Kimberely was 40 years old. Nelly García Rivera Poza Rica, Veracruz, Mexico 28-Dec-2020 Nelly was found stabbed and dismembered in a motel room, most likely by the man she had gone their with. She was 28 years old. H. J. La Tigra Ramírez Guayaquil, Guayas, Ecuador 28-Dec-2020 La Tigra was found dead at the gate of her home. She was a seamstress and well liked in her community. A man was captured on CCTV running from her house around the time of her death. La Tigra was 46 years old. Ericka Ipiales, Nariño, Colombia 30-Dec-2020 Erika was beaten, stabbed, and the victim of sexual violence. Her death was reported by Fundación Red Comunitaria Trans. Bonaire Bonni Black Atlanta, Georgia, USA 31-Dec-2020 Bonni was found lying under a blanket on the third floor of a parking garage. People who knew her claim that she was killed during an argument. Bonni was 18 years old. January 2021
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Mansehra, Khyber Pakhtunkhuwa, Pakistan 1-Jan-2021 Sapa was murdered. No other information is known. Her death was reported by APTN. Sapa was 36 years old. Samantha Sammy Riaño Morales Mariquita, Tolima, Colombia 2-Jan-2021 Samantha was shot by gunmen riding a motorcycle. Andressa das Chaga São Roque, São Paulo, Brazil 2-Jan-2021 Andressa was found badly beaten in a hole at the end of a road. Emergency services were summoned and rendered aid, but she died of her injuries. Keron Ravach Camocim, Ceará, Brazil 4-Jan-2021 Keron was stabbed and beaten to death by a 17 year old over a disagreement about sex and payment. Keron was 13 years old. Duda Laif Bagé, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil 6-Jan-2021 Duda was found dead with head trauma. CCTV footage had earlier captured a man approaching her and walking with her to the area where her body was found. Duda was 52 years old. Tyianna Davarea Alexander Chicago, Illinois, USA 6-Dec-2021 Tyianna was one of two people shot and killed by a gunman in a vehicle. She died at the scene. Tyianna was 28 years old. Lupita Moraes da Silva São João do Arraial, Piauí, Brazil 7-Jan-2021 Lupita was stabbed while trying to defend her mother from her aggressive stepfather. Name Unknown Acapulco, Guerrero, Mexico 8-Jan-2021 A transgender woman was found dead on the side of a major road with severe head and bodily injuries. She was approximately 25 years old. Tobias Benji Palmer Somerville, Massachusetts, USA 9-Jan-2021 Benji was found unresponsive in his home. As of November 2021 his body has still not been claimed. Samuel Edmund Damián Valentín Trujillo Alto, Puerto Rico, USA 9-Jan-2021 Samuel's body was discovered after a motorist hit an object on the PR-181 highway. When she got out of the car she found his body with multiple gunshot wounds. Natalia Maldonado Granadero Baigorria, Santa Fe, Argentina 10-Jan-2021 Natalia was shot and killed by gunmen in a car who opened fire on a group of people on a public road. She sustained wounds to her chest, abdomen and upper limbs. She was transported to the hospital but died of her injuries. Natalia was 24 years old. Angelita Alves Correia Matosinhos, Norte, Portugal 11-Jan-2021 Angelita was a personal trainer and a dance instructor. She was found dead on a beach after having been missing for just over a week. She had previously reported receiving threats. Angelita was 31 years old. Nicolly Fernanda Fazenda Rio Grande, Paraná, Brazil 12-Jan-2021 Nicolly was found dead in an area of undeveloped land. Her hands were bound and she had multiple stab wounds in her chest and back. Nicolly was between 25 and 30 years old. Natasha Kieanna Detroit, Michigan, USA 12-Jan-2021 Natasha was found dead in the passenger seat of her car after having been missing for 2 weeks. No additional information has been released. “She was a beautiful person,” said her mother, Bernetha Shelton. “She was loved all over.” Natasha was 37 years old. Daisy del Carmen Ciudad Victoria, Tamaulipas, Mexico 12-Jan-2021 Daisy died by suicide. She had previously worked as the editor of the video game portal Atomix. Her death was confirmed by other prominent game designers. Daisy was 35 years old. RR Bondoc Tagaytay City, Luzon, Philippines 13-Jan-2021 RR was one of three trans people who had been abducted by armed men from their home on December 19, 2020. RR was found dead, along with Erika Endrina and Nicole Quilaneta in an overgrown ravine. Nicole Quilaneta Tagaytay City, Luzon, Philippines 13-Jan-2021 Nicole was one of three trans people who had been abducted by armed men from their home on December 19, 2020. Nicole was found dead, along with Erika Endrina and RR Bondoc in an overgrown ravine. Erika Endrina Tagaytay City, Luzon, Philippines 13-Jan-2021 Erika was one of three trans people who had been abducted by armed men from their home on December 19, 2020. Erika was found dead, along with Nicole Quilaneta and RR Bondoc in an overgrown ravine. Yasmin Mesquita, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 15-Jan-2021 Yasmin and her friend Leticia were both shot while riding a motorcycle. Yasmin was shot in the head and died at the scene; Leticia was shot in the chest and died in hospital. Malevola Leticia Lessa Mesquita, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 15-Jan-2021 Leticia and her friend Yasmin were both shot while riding a motorcycle. Yasmin was shot in the head and died at the scene; Leticia was shot in the chest and died in hospital. Guddu Zaman Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan 15-Jan-2021 Guddu was found deceased in a home, with signs of torture. Guddu was 40 years old. Luciana Sandreli Alves Colatina, Espirito Santo, Brazil 17-Jan-2021 Sandreli was a teacher who was well respected by her students. She reportedly suffered from depression. Sandreli died by suicide. Dayanna Scarlett Tepic, Nayarit, Mexico 17-Jan-2021 Dayanna was found in the street in the early morning with head trauma and multiple injuries. She died in hospital. Shortly beforehand she had uploaded a video to WhatsApp in which she talked about someone wanting to kill her and was plainly afraid. Dayanna was 20 years old. Bianca Muffin Bankz Atlanta, Georgia, USA 17-Jan-2021 Bianca died in what appears to have been a murder-suicide in her apartment. Both Bianca, and the man found with her, died from gunshot wounds. Gianna Lombardi Andria, Barletta-Andria-Trani, Italy 18-Jan-2021 Gianna lived in poverty, in a home without heating or light. The manner of her death was not reported. After her death, her family tried to erased her identity by having the funeral announcement made out in her deadname, but the funeral home rebelled, and produced all the memorium in her true name and gender. They wrote in the announcement: "Gianna, a transgender person, died in Andria, destitute because they were discarded by society. The family decided to put up funeral posters with her male name - which was an insult to the name and identity by which everyone knew her. We decided to remake the funeral poster to give her a respectful last farewell." Gianna was 48 years old. Gala Ocampo Figueroa Amacuzac, Morelos, Mexico 18-Jan-2021 Gala was an activist with Diversidad Sexual en Morelos. Her body was found with multiple gunshot wounds alongside a highway. Gala was 28 years old. Naomi Alonso Chalco, Estado de México, Mexico 21-Jan-2021 Naomi's body was found with signs of torture. She had been missing since the previous day. Naomi was a stylist and an activist for human rights. She was 47 years old. Name Unknown Pernambuco, Brazil 23-Jan-2021 A transgender woman died by suicide by jumping from a viaduct. No other information is known. Dominique Jackson Jackson, Mississippi, USA 25-Jan-2021 Dominique was found suffering from a gunshot wound after her vehicle crashed into a utility pole. She died at the scene. Dominique was a well-known organizer who co-founded BreakOUT! New Orleans, and LGBTQ organization that fights against the criminalization of LGBTQ youth. She was 30 years old. F. Escalante Dumaguete City, Visayas, Philippines 26-Jan-2021 F. was found dead from a gunshot wound in the passenger seat of a locked car. Her head was wrapped in plastic and her body tied to the seat. F. was 35 years old. Name Unknown Texcoco, Estado de México, Mexico 27-Jan-2021 The body of a trans woman was found lying in undergrowth and partially devoured by wildlife. She was about 27 years old. Valentina Kim Vera López Puerto Montt, Los Lagos, Chile 27-Jan-2021 Valentina was found dead in a cabin. It was determined that she died from a pulmonary embolism. Valentina was 32 years old. Ygona Moura São Paulo, Brazil 27-Jan-2021 Ygona died in the hospital from COVID-19. She had survived an attempted assassination by her own brother in November 2020, and at the time of her death she was homeless. Ygona was a popular Instagram influencer known for her humorous videos. Ygona was 23 years old. Sandie Goddess Bunny Crisp Los Angeles, California, USA 27-Jan-2021 Sandie was an actress. According to her son Hunter, she "always lived life as if she was a movie star. Everyone says they don't give a fuck, but she TRULY didn't give a fuck." In 1998 she had appeared in the video for Marilyn Manson's "The Dope Show", and in 2008 she had appeared in a viral video titled "Obedece la Morsa" [Obey the walrus]. Sandie, also known as "The Goddess Bunny," battled polio and HIV her entire life. She died of COVID-19. Sandie was 61 years old. Verónica Solano Bogotá, Distrito Capital, Colombia 28-Jan-2021 Verónica was found lifeless and with several stab wounds. Fifty Bandz Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA 28-Jan-2021 Fifty was shot dead by her boyfriend — a man described by witnesses as "very volatile" and who they said "was not open or forthcoming" about dating her. Fifty loved to dance and laugh with her friends. Fifty was 21 years old. Michele Almeida Contagem, Minas Gerais, Brazil 29-Jan-2021 Michele was found stabbed to death under a viaduct. She had been missing for four days. Michele was a student at Transvest, an NGO coordinated by city councilwoman Duda Salabert that aims to combat transphobia and facilitate the inclusion of transgender people in society. Michele was 45 years old. February 2021
Lucho Ávila
Los Hornos, Buenos Aires, Argentina 1-Feb-2021 Lucho died in custody in the women's prison where he had been held without trial for two and a half years for an alleged drugs offense. He suffered from panic attacks, and after being punished in a practice known as "mailbox", he took his own life. Lucho was 25 years old. Duda dos Santos Itajaí, Santa Catarina, Brazil 2-Feb-2021 Duda was shot 5 times in the street shortly after a discussion with a client who reportedly did not want to pay what she was charging. She was 19 years old. Amandha Mandhy Fagundes Piracicaba, São Paulo, Brazil 3-Feb-2021 Amandha was found dead in her home. She is thought to have died several days before her discovery. She had injuries to her body and a strip of cloth around her neck. Amandha was 34 years old. Úrsula A. S. Maravilhosa Porto Velho, Rondônia, Brazil 4-Feb-2021 Maravilhosa had been living on the street and was treated for symptoms of tuberculosis and pneumonia in hospital. Shortly before she died doctors identified the cause of the infection as COVID-19. Maravilhosa became famous nationally as the protagonist of one of the most commented videos on the internet in October last year. She turned a sidewalk in Porto Velho into a catwalk when she saw a camera from TV Allamanda, an SBT affiliate. Maravilhosa was 23 years old. Alexus Kimmy Icon Braxton Miami, Florida, USA 4-Feb-2021 Alexus was found dead in an apartment building. Her death is being investigated as a homicide. She worked as a hairstylist. Her social media is lively and festive, filled with interests and relationships. Alexus was 45 years old. Giselle Sakai João Pessoa, Paraíba, Brazil 5-Feb-2021 Giselle was found dead at home after complaining of feeling ill. A month earlier she had undergone a cosmetic procedure using industrial silicone, which may have caused the a pulmonary embolism that killed her. Giselle was 32 years old. Giovanna Betancourth Vergara Cali, Valle de Cauca, Colombia 6-Feb-2021 Giovanna dreamed of being a beautician and had trained in a beauty academy. At the time she was killed she was supporting herself through sex work. Angie Priscila Jeaniot Arévalo Sincelejo, Sucre, Colombia 6-Feb-2021 Angie was stabbed during an argument with an underaged relative during a family dispute. Angie was 35 years old. Alessandra Ferrati Punata, Cochabamba, Bolivia 6-Feb-2021 Alessandra was found dead in a hotel room, where she had been strangled with an electrical cord. She was 19 years old. Nicolas Le Havre, Seine-Maritime, France 7-Feb-2021 Nicolas died by suicide in his dorm room. He was a language assistant at the Lycée Claude Monet in Le Havre. Nicolas was originally from Jordan. He was between 25 and 26 years old. Natasha Santos Aracaju, Sergipe, Brazil 8-Feb-2021 Natasha was found dead in undergrowth of a lot. She had been beaten to death. She was 16 years old. Sneha Kannur, Kerala, India 9-Feb-2021 Sneha was a social activist who spoke up for the rights of trans people in India and fought for better living conditions and improvements to the infrastructure of her community. She had stood as a candidate in a recent round of elections that she believed were run unfairly. She set herself afire in front of her home as an act of protest against the elections in her state. She died on the way to the hospital. While her death is listed as suicide, some people object to this classification and view her death as self-sacrifice, rather than suicide. Sneha was 34 years old. Alexander Blake VanDalsen Lafayette, Indiana, USA 9-Feb-2021 Alexander was found dead after being missing for a week. Alex was 21 years old. Luna Abascal, Getsemaní Santos Luna Cosoleacaque, Veracruz, Mexico 11-Feb-2021 Luna was found dead in undergrowth by the side of a highway. She had been shot 5 times. Pojuca Alves de Souza Araci, Bahia, Brazil 12-Feb-2021 Pojuca was stabbed in the chest after an argument with a client outside a motel. Passersby stopped to help her and called for transport to the hospital, where she died. Pojuca was 26 years old. Camila Comonfort, Guanajuato, Mexico 12-Feb-2021 Camila was found dead on the sidewalk from gunshot wounds. Witnesses said she had been shot by someone from a moving car. Camila was 29 years old. Andrea Néstor Moreno Castillo Calarcá, Quindío, Colombia 12-Feb-2021 Andrea Néstor was found dead in the street from multiple stab wounds to her back. She was 32 years old. Manuella Otto Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil 13-Feb-2021 Manuella was shot in the chest inside a motel room. Her assailant was a military policeman who fled the scene. He later surrendered to authorities. Manuela was an aspiring journalist, producer and actress who had been forced to resort to sex work to support herself. Unlike many trans people, her family were supportive of her transition. Manuela was 25 years old. Diana Miranda, Paola Ferrati Ciudad de México, Mexico 13-Feb-2021 Diana, who also went by Paola Ferrati, was stabbed to death in her apartment and found dead the day after her 35th birthday. Her sister found her body in the bathroom when she went to congratulate Diana on her birthday. L. E. Parama Manila, Luzon, Philippines 14-Feb-2021 L. E. and their friend Jennifer Legazpi were shot dead while resting on the sea wall of Baseco beach. L.E. was shot in their right arm, abdomen, right thigh, and in the back; Legazpi was shot in the right ear, killing her instantly. L.E. was 29 years old. Gerusa Oliveira Reis Santo Antonio de Jesus, Bahia, Brazil 15-Feb-2021 There are conflicting reports about Gerusa's murder. Some reports state that she was shot three times in the face and found dead in a housing complex. Other reports say that she was attacked by four people, including a minor, who were her relatives, over their claim she had stolen drugs from them. They got her drunk and lured her to an abandoned day care center where they beat her with sticks, punched her, kicked her, and when she fell to the ground, she was struck in the head and face repeatedly with a cobblestone leaving her unrecognizable. Gerusa (also reported as Jerusa) was 32 years old. Brianna Kamila Kami Espinosa Sanchez Yumbo, Valle del Cauca, Colombia 15-Feb-2021 Brianna was a hair stylist. She was attacked by a man with a gun in the salon where she worked. He shot her in the back of her head. She was taken by emergency response to a hospital, where she died in surgery. Emilia Bau Herrera Obrecht Panguipulli, Los Rios, Chile 16-Feb-2021 Emilia, who also went by Bau or Baucis, was shot in the head by a security guard at a condominium. She was a Mapuche trans artist and activist who was trying to help defend indigenous land from encroachment. Emilia was 25 years old. Lucca Gomes Souto Naque, Minas Gerais, Brazil 17-Feb-2021 Lucca died after his motorcycle swerved into the path of an oncoming truck on the highway. According to Observatório Trans, his death was by suicide. Lucca was 23 years old. Chyna Carrillo New Wilmington, Pennsylvania, USA 18-Feb-2021 Chyna died in the hospital after being attacked by a man with a blunt instrument in the back yard of a residential building. Police who were called to the scene shot dead her attacker. Chyna was 24 years old. Àlissia Rodriguez Maceió, Alagoas, Brazil 19-Feb-2021 Àlissia was strangled to death by a man in her apartment after a disagreement about payment for sex. The man was arrested. Saulette Tarimoro, Guanajuato, Mexico 20-Feb-2021 Saulette was found dead and partially clothed on a road. She had been beaten about her face and chest and also stabbed. Saulette was a hair stylist who worked in a nearby town. Lorena Muniz São Paulo, Brazil 21-Feb-2021 Lorena died from smoke inhalation after being abandoned while sedated on an operating table in an out-patient plastic surgery clinic during a fire. She had been sedated and prepared for an implant surgery when a fire broke out in an air conditioning unit. Her husband, who was at the clinic with her, reported that she inhaled smoke and was left alone and unconscious for seven minutes before being removed from the scene. She died in the emergency room of a local hospital. Lorena was 25 years old and leaves behind a grieving husband. J. F. Medina Hernández Ciudad Lerdo, Durango, Mexico 21-Feb-2021 J. was killed in an early morning hit and run incident while trying to cross a major road. She died at the scene. The driver fled, eventually abandoning the truck that hit her. Witnesses called for help, but when emergency responders arrived she was already dead. J. was 25 years old. Jeffrey JJ Bright Ambridge, Pennsylvania, USA 21-Feb-2021 JJ and his nonbinary sibling Jasmine were both shot dead by their mother. She then called 911 and waited for the police to arrive. JJ was 16 years old. Jasmine Jazzy Bright Ambridge, Pennsylvania, USA 21-Feb-2021 Jasmine, a nonbinary person, and their trans brother JJ, were both shot dead by their mother. She then called 911 and waited for the police to arrive. Jasmine was 22 years old. Natasha da Paz Gomes Feira de Santana, Bahia, Brazil 23-Feb-2021 Natasha was shot while walking down the street by an unknown assailant. The man shot her several times in the face, ear, back of her head, and one of her feet. She died at the scene. Surya Mumbai, Maharashtra, India 24-Feb-2021 Surya was a leader in the trans community. She was attacked in the street by a group of men who stabbed her repeatedly and then fled. Surya was 38 years old. Jenna Franks Jacksonville, North Carolina, USA 24-Feb-2021 Jenna was found dead in a ditch next to a creek by city workers. Jenna was involved in the The Onslow County LGBTQ+ Community Center, helping people who were experiencing homelessness. Her death is being investigated as a homicide. Jenna was 34 years old. Eva Carvalho Timbaúba, Pernambuco, Brazil 25-Feb-2021 Eva died from multiple gun shot wounds to her head, legs and chest, that she received while walking in the street. She was 17 years old. Andressa India Pimentel Marabá, Pará, Brazil 25-Feb-2021 Andressa was found deceased in undergrowth with gunshot wounds to the neck and chest. Her left ear was also missing. Xingshun Zhou Echt, Limburg, Netherlands 26-Feb-2021 Zhou died by suicide after being stuck in limbo in the Netherlands asylum system for two years. She fled China due to the rampant and dangerous homophobia and sexist repression, seeking refuge in the Netherlands. She received no respite from the also sexist oppression of the Dutch immigration system. Zhou was 24 years old. Julie Catamin Tapaz, Capiz, Visayas, Philippines 28-Feb-2021 Julie was shot dead after being threatened by members of the military for her human rights activism. She was 49 years old. March 2021
Dolphin
Kohat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan 1-Mar-2021 Dolphin had moved from her hometown to escape persecution, and the rejection and increasing violence of her conservative family. She returned to visit friends and accepting relatives in her hometown and was shot dead by her brother when news of her visit leaked to her family. Nicolas Rio Grande, Tierra del Fuego, Argentina 2-Mar-2021 Nicolas died by suicide. His mother found his body in their home. Nicolas was 15 years old. Name Unknown Ciudad Delgado, San Salvador, El Salvador 3-Mar-2021 The body of a transgender man was found strangled and stabbed, dumped alongside a major highway. He did not appear to have been the victim of a robbery since he had his belongings with him. Police believe he was killed elsewhere. He was 35 years old. Lala Contreras Somotillo, Chinandega, Nicaragua 3-Mar-2021 Lala was tied up and dragged by a horse before being beaten to death with stones. She was 20 years old. Fabiola Pamela Ramírez Resistencia, Chaco, Argentina 3-Mar-2021 Fabiola was found dead in her home. Her body was in a state of decomposition, such that the manner of her death was not immediately determined. She was 22 years old. Diamond Kyree Sanders, Diamond Nicole Cincinnati, Ohio, USA 3-Mar-2021 Diamond was found in a parking lot suffering from a gunshot wound. She died in the hospital. Diamond was 23 years old. Byun Hee-soo Cheongju, North Chungcheong, South Korea 3-Mar-2021 Byun Hee-soo was found dead at home in a suspected suicide. A year earlier she had been expelled from the South Korean army after undergoing gender confirmation surgery. In October 2021 a South Korean court ruled that the military acted unfairly by discharging her. Byun Hee-soo was 23 years old. Name Unknown Perth, Western Australia, Australia 4-Mar-2021 A 15 year old trans boy died by suicide. After his parents couldn't agree on funeral arrangements he was given two funerals: one in his chosen name, and one in his deadname. Loved ones described the 15-year-old as “a good and caring friend who always listened” and an “amazing artist who was great at drawing, painting and make-up”. Natali Sofía Martínez Grabados Bogotá, Distrito Capital, Colombia 4-Mar-2021 Natali died of complications after undergoing cosmetic procedures in a private clinic. She was 22 years old. Mikelly Câmara Cachoeiro de Itapemirim, Espírito Santo, Brazil 4-Mar-2021 Mikelly was found dead on a dirt road. She had 5 gunshot wounds: two in the face, one in the neck, and one in each hand. Police were summoned by the farmer who discovered her body. Mikelly was 25 years old. Jesús Ochandio, La Ochandio Mar del Plata, Buenos Aires, Argentina 6-Mar-2021 Jesús was an actor and drag artist. His alter-ego was "La Ochandio". His house had been set on fire to cover up his murder. Once the fire was out, his body was found with more than 20 stab wounds. He had also been suffocated. Jesús was 68 years old. Tainá Vitória da Conquista, Bahia, Brazil 7-Mar-2021 Tainá was found dead alongside a major highway. The cause of her death was not reported. Alexandra Monteiro, Alexandra Corrêa de Oliveira Cuiabá, Matto Grosso, Brazil 7-Mar-2021 Alexandra was found dead in her own bathroom, wrapped in a sheet with her hands tied. Her mother found her. Some of her household and personal items had been taken. She was killed by a man with a violent history that she was having a relationship with. Alexandra was 30 years old. Name Unknown Piraquara, Paraná, Brazil 8-Mar-2021 A trans woman was stabbed to death. Her killing was ordered by a drug dealer to prevent her from reporting drug trafficking crimes to the police. Milo Turner Plymouth, Devon, England 10-Mar-2021 Milo died by suicide. No other information is known. Itu dos Santos Salvador, Bahia, Brazil 10-Mar-2021 Itu was shot dead in the street. She died at the scene. Drika Rodrigues Sales Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil 10-Mar-2021 Drika was shot in the head by unidentified men in a vehicle, shortly after a client had refused to pay her. She died at the scene. Drika was either 26 or 30 years old. Tehuel de la Torre San Vicente, Buenos Aires, Argentina 11-Mar-2021 Tehuel de la Torre was about to turn 22 on the afternoon of March 11, when he left the house where he lived with his girlfriend Luciana and her young son. According to Luciana, it was the first time Tehuel had gone out at night in a long time. They had both avoided this for security reasons, but this time he did so as he needed work. Tehuel never returned. Although his body has not been found, two men were indicted for his murder in November 2021. Miraş Güneş İzmir, Anatolia, Turkey 11-Mar-2021 Miraş was found wrapped in a blanket on a sofa bed in her home. Investigators determined that she died from blunt force trauma to the head. She was 36 years old. Luana Menndes, Luana Pereira dos Santos Volta Redonda, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 12-Mar-2021 Luana was shot on the street. She died in the hospital. Luana was 26 years old. Paola Calderon Cuautla, Morelos, Mexico 15-Mar-2021 Paola was found unconscious in her home by her mother. She had been beaten and shot. Paramedics were summoned, but she had already died by the time they arrived. Paola was 24 years old. Rayanna Pardo Los Angeles, California, USA 17-Mar-2021 Rayanna was hit by a car driven by a drunk driver. She was fleeing at the time from people who were harassing her. Rayanna was 26 years old. Kerollyn Moroe Shampherllay Dourados, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil 17-Mar-2021 Kerollyn both lived and died on the street. A friend found her dead in the place where she routinely slept. Kerollyn was 49 years old. Aidelen Evans Port Arthur, Texas, USA 18-Mar-2021 Aidelen's body was found in a canal. She had been homeless and living on the street. The cause of her death was not reported. Aidelen was 24 years old. Name Unknown Manzanillo, Colima, Mexico 19-Mar-2021 She was found dead in the street with a gunshot wound to her head. She was between 30 and 35 years old. Niharika Narasimhamurthy Hindupur, Andhra Pradesh, India 20-Mar-2021 Niharika had her throat cut and was set on fire by two men, who left her body by a roadway. She was 35 years old. Luana Katrina Brazil 20-Mar-2021 Luana reportedly died by suicide. The location where she died is not known. La Gasparina Atlixco, Puebla, Mexico 21-Mar-2021 La Gasparina was stabbed to death. They sold seasonal products for a living and had received death threats. Name Unknown São Paulo, Brazil 22-Mar-2021 She is reported to have died by suicide. Coletivo Arouchianos reported her death on 22nd March but the exact date and circumstances of her death are unknown. She left a letter, saying that she had no hope left and that as a 49 year old person living with HIV and with high blood pressure, she couldn't work on the street, was very sad and alone, with a family who wouldn't accept her and therefore could not pay her rent; said that she had used all of her savings and that she didn't want to reach the end of her life on the street. Piper Autumn Rivers, Tegan Toxik, Tegan Last Las Vegas, Nevada, USA 22-Mar-2021 Piper died by suicide. She was an adult industry performer who went by the stage names Tegan Toxik and Tegan Last. She is remembered by colleagues in the industry as "very sweet", "one of the sweetest, nicest people I've met in the industry." Piper was 35 years old. Nathally Mendes Alves Guaíra, São Paulo, Brazil 26-Mar-2021 Nathally was found dead in a residence with signs of violence to her body. Her boyfriend was subsequently arrested. Nathally was 31 years old. Kim Ramirez New York City, New York, USA 28-Mar-2021 Kim was found in an unresponsive condition in a bus shelter on Madison Avenue. She was between 20 and 25 years old. Vanessa Zúniga Tela, Atlántida, Honduras 28-Mar-2021 Vanessa disappeared and on the following day she was found dead, beaten and with her throat cut. She worked as a volunteer for Asociación de Prevención y Educación en Salud, Sexualidad, Sida y Derechos Humanos (APREST). Vanessa was 43 years old. Krys Brandon Ruiz Lompoc, California, USA 28-Mar-2021 Krys was shot dead by police in circumstances which are unclear. An attorney has called for an investigation. The officers involved have been placed on paid administrative leave. Krys was 26 years old. Débora Loven Stayne Barbalha, Ceará, Brazil 29-Mar-2021 Débora was intentionally run over by a man driving a car. She was 44 years old. Jennifer Zapata Ciudada Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico 30-Mar-2021 Jennifer died after being attacked and tortured by two people. She was 23 years old. Bobby Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan 31-Mar-2021 Bobby was tortured and killed inside her home. The killer arranged the body in an attempt to suggest that the death was a suicide. She was 40 years old. April 2021
Jaida Peterson
Charlotte, North Carolina, USA 4-Apr-2021 Jaida was found unresponsive in a hotel room, The cause of her death was not reported She was 29 years old. Pietra Valentina Juazeiro do Norte, Ceará, Brazil 5-Apr-2021 Pietra was walking with friends in the neighborhood. Two people on a motorcycle were following the group. When the motorcycle stopped, one person got off and attacked Pietra with a knife, stabbing her several times. her friends tried to stop the attack but were frightened off, fearing for their lives. Pietra was 16 years old. Mumtaz Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan 5-Apr-2021 Mumtaz was shot dead by two unidentified assailants who invaded her home. The killing appears to have been a targeted assassination. She had recently been threatened by a man who also stole her money. Mumtaz was 60 years old. Fanny Nilópolis, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 5-Apr-2021 Fanny was found dead in the street. According to witnesses, she either fell or was pushed from the back of a motorcycle, which drove on without stopping. Vida Bruno Salvador, Bahia, Brazil 6-Apr-2021 Vida died in hospital as a result of head injuries sustained during an attack in a restaurant the previous November. Vida experienced severe head trauma from the attack and had to have brain surgery to remove a clot. He had been hospitalized due to continuing complications from head trauma. Vida was a historian and the coordinator of Policies and Promotion of LGBTI + Citizenship for the City of Salvador. He actively fought for human rights, and was one of the founders of the LGBT Reference Center. Vida was 44 years old. Paula Migeon Reims, Marne, France 7-Apr-2021 Paula was raped and stabbed in her own home. Her killer then set the property ablaze in an attempt to try to conceal the crime. Paula was 50 years old. Madalena Leite Piracicaba, São Paulo, Brazil 7-Apr-2021 Madalena was a former city councilor, having been elected in 2012. Her body was found with signs of violence in her home. She was 64 years old. Bubbli Taxila, Punjab, Pakistan 7-Apr-2021 Bubbli was shot after gunmen opened fire on her vehicle. She died and her driver was injured in the attack. Marcinha Maquita Vaz Macapá, Amapá, Brazil 8-Apr-2021 Marcinha was shot in the street. According to police she was shot by a man who approached and then argued with her. She was 30 years old. Dominique Lucious Springfield, Missouri, USA 8-Apr-2021 Dominique was found dead in an apartment after she had arranged to meet a man there via a dating site. She had been shot. Dominique was 26 years old. Dimitra Kalogiannis Athens, Attica, Greece 9-Apr-2021 Dimitra was killed in a hit and run incident. Her body was not found until seven weeks later when the police were shamed into searching for her. Dimitra was 64 years old. Márcia Marcita Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil 9-Apr-2021 Márcia was found dead in her apartment with signs of violence. She had not been heard from for four days when a friend went to check on her and found her dead. Márcia was 48 years old. Name Unknown Villa de Álvarez, Colima, Mexico 9-Apr-2021 She was shot by unidentified assailants who fled on a motorcycle. Her identity is unknown. She was between 30 and 35 years old. Kendra Zambrano, La Kendra, La Barbie Pénjamo, Guanajuato, Mexico 10-Apr-2021 Kendra was shot while travelling in her car near her home. Paramedics were summoned and provided treatment en route to the hospital, but she died. A year earlier she had survived an armed attack in her home. Kendra was 23 years old. Milena Massafera Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil 10-Apr-2021 Milena was found dead with multiple stab wounds in her apartment. A day earlier another trans woman had been found dead. A connection between these two murders has not been ruled out. Milena was 34 years old. Sofía Micaela Mica Catán Santiago del Estero, Argentina 11-Apr-2021 Sofía had been set on fire by her partner during an argument. She had serious burns over 50% of her body. She was hospitalized and died a week later from cardiorespiratory arrest related to her injuries. Sofía was 24 years old. Name Unknown Muriaé, Minas Gerais, Brazil 11-Apr-2021 She was found dead floating in a river. She had been gagged and her hands bound. She was 17 years old. Name Unknown Maracanaú, Ceará, Brazil 11-Apr-2021 She was shot dead in a double homicide along with another woman. Josefina Cruceño Ciudad de Mendoza, Argentina 12-Apr-2021 Josefina was found dead floating in a river after she had been missing for twelve days. The cause of death was drowning, but it is unknown if it was accidental or if foul play was involved. Josefina was 28 years old. Pet Galea Iloilo City, Visayas, Philippines 12-Apr-2021 Pet was found dead with her head wrapped in a sack. She had been stabbed and sexually mutilated. Pet was 35 years old. Larissa Lara Dieckmann Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 13-Apr-2021 Larissa died from COVID-19. She was the president of OLT (Orgulho e Luta Trans). Stefany Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 13-Apr-2021 Stefany was reportedly murdered by her ex-partner. She lived at CASA NEM, an institution that looks after trans people in situations of vulnerability. Yeray Teresa Hurtado Cali, Valle del Cauca, Colombia 13-Apr-2021 Yeray was murdered. No other information was reported. Arvenly Madrijanon Koronadal City, Mindanao, Philippines 14-Apr-2021 Arvenly was killed and their motorcycle stolen by a 17 year old. Arvenly was 35 years old and a Zumba instructor. Melibeth Yulitza Marchena Fundación, Magdalena, Colombia 15-Apr-2021 Melibeth died after being shot in the face and neck by a gunman who invaded her home. Her assailant escaped on a motorcycle with an accomplice. Melibeth was 44 years old. Remy Fennell Charlotte, North Carolina, USA 15-Apr-2021 Remy was found shot dead in a hotel room less than two weeks after Jaida Peterson had been killed in another hotel room in the same city. Police issued a critical warning to the community to be vigilant, believing that the two murders may be connected. Two men were later arrested and charged in connection with both murders. Police believe the two men acted together to kill both Remy and Jaida. Remy was 28 years old. Luisa Revilla Urcia Trujillo, La Libertad, Peru 15-Apr-2021 Luisa died from COVID-19 two weeks after being admitted to hospital. She was a trans activist and a former mayor of the La Esperanza district of Trujillo. Luisa was 49 years old. Yara Cumady, Yara Pereira dos Santos Frutal, Minas Gerais, Brazil 17-Apr-2021 Yara died in the hospital after being run over by a car. According to eyewitness reports, Yara Pereira dos Santos, who was [working], was on the edge of the highway when a white Parati vehicle approached. After a conversation between her and the driver, the vehicle left the scene. Shortly thereafter, he returned and intentionally ran over her. Yara was 24 years old. Viki Nieva Aguilares, Tucumán, Argentina 18-Apr-2021 Viki was killed by her former partner, who attacked her with a knife and cut her throat. They had been separated for a long time and there had been previous complaints that the man was violent in the relationship. Viki was 37 years old. Juliana Santos Porto Vehlo, Rondônia, Brazil 19-Apr-2021 Juliana suffered a cardiac arrest while having hydrogel injected into her buttocks as a cosmetic filler in someone's private home. Juliana was 23 years old. Monalisa Leide Macapá, Amapá, Brazil 20-Apr-2021 Monalisa was found dead in her home. A bloody knife was found next to her. She had been missing from work for two days, which caused her employer to become concerned and go to her home to check on her. CCTV footage obtained by the authorities shows a man walking out of Monalisa's home carrying a gas canister. Monalisa was 41 years old. Channu Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan 21-Apr-2021 Channu was murdered over a loan repayment. The killer then set the body on fire to remove the evidence from the crime scene. Channu was 25 years old. Tiara Banks Chicago, Illinois, USA 21-Apr-2021 Tiara was shot multiple times while sitting in her car. She died at the scene. Tiara was 24 years old. Natalia Smüt Lopez San Jose, California, USA 23-Apr-2021 Natalia was shot by her boyfriend, who called 911 and reported the shooting and his responsibility for the act. Emergency responders rendered aid and Natalia was transported to a hospital where she succumbed to her injuries. Natalia was 24 years old. Iris Santos Houston, Texas, USA 23-Apr-2021 Iris was shot while sitting outside a restaurant. She died in the hospital. CCTV footage showed a suspect running from the scene. Iris was 22 years old. Tiffany Thomas Dallas, Texas, USA 24-Apr-2021 Tiffany was shot and killed at a car wash. She was 38 years old. Andresa Santos Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil 24-Apr-2021 Andresa was found dead by police officers conducting a routine patrol. She had been beaten with a piece of wood. Andresa was a woman full of dreams. She told her family that she wanted to go to Aesthetics College, because she liked the idea of being able to change bodies. She also wanted to start the process of gender reassignment, and even went on to do some medical consultations. But her biggest dream was not to die early, as [trans women in Brazil] have a life expectancy of only 35 years because of the violence to which they are exposed. Andresa was 36 years old. Zashy Zuely del Cid Velásquez San Miguel, El Salvador 25-Apr-2021 Zashy was shot in the back while working and died in hospital. Her birth family refused to allow LGBT+ friends to attend her funeral and buried her "as a man". Zashy was a makeup artist and a beauty salon owner, and also engaged in sex work. She had been receiving threats, possibly from a local gang that operates in the area. Zashy was part of the Perla de Oriente Collective, which works to promote the rights of the LGBTI population in the eastern part of the country. Zashy was 27 years old. Silvana Gómez Galeano Neiva, Huila, Colombia 25-Apr-2021 Silvana died in a hospital after undergoing an unofficial cosmetic procedure on her buttocks. She was 25 years old. Sharlotte Escobar Ramos Comitán, Chiapas, Mexico 25-Apr-2021 Sharlotte was found dead in a vacant lot behind her property. She had been stoned to death. Sharlotte was 54 years old. F. de Assis Braga de Oliveira Ji-Paraná, Rondônia, Brazil 25-Apr-2021 F. was found beaten to death in the street. She was 42 years old. Emanuelly Castro Cedral, São Paulo, Brazil 26-Apr-2021 Emanuelly was found dead in a stream next to a drain pipe. She had not been seen for two days prior to the discovery of her body. Emanuelly was 36 years old. Luana Morais Juazeiro do Norte, Ceará, Brazil 27-Apr-2021 Luana was shot multiple times in the street. She died in the hospital. In 2018, Luana had been a witness for the state in a drug trafficking trial, and in 2019 she had been attacked by one of the indicted defendants. Her death may be related. Luana was 20 years old. J. S. Cardoso Parauapebas, Pará, Brazil 28-Apr-2021 J. was standing at a street corner when she was approached by two men on a motorcycle who fired on her several times. She died at the scene. J. was 21 years old. Jaqueline Saviery Silva Alfenas, Minas Gerais, Brazil 30-Apr-2021 Jaqueline was shot in the chest during a bar fight. The bar owner is suspected of firing the shot that killed her. Jacqueline was 30 years old. |
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Chilpancingo, Guerrero, Mexico 1-May-2021 She was shot dead in the street. She was between 25 and 30 years old. Keri Bobo Washington Clearwater, Florida, USA 1-May-2021 Keri was found dead from blunt force trauma to her upper body at the back of an apartment building. A man was later arrested on a charge of first degree murder. He confessed to killing Keri. Keri was 49 years old. T. Hardin York, South Carolina, USA 2-May-2021 T. was found shot and unresponsive in her home by police who had gone there to conduct a wellbeing check. A man was subsequently arrested for her death. T. was 35 years old. Jahaira DeAlto Balenciaga Boston, Massachusetts, USA 2-May-2021 Jahaira was murdered in her home while hosting Fatima Yasin and her husband, Marcus Chavis. Chavis stabbed and killed both Fatima and Jahaira. Chavis was arrested at the scene and confessed to murdering both of the women. Jahaira was an activist who advocated for equality and for victims of abuse and an active member of the ballroom community (House of Balenciaga). Jahaira was 42 years old. Whispering Wind Bear Spirit York, Pennsylvania, USA 3-May-2021 Whispering Wind Bear Spirit was an indigenous nonbinary person who described themself on Facebook as “Shawnee by birth and Potawatomi by relations." They were shot in their home during an attempted robbery while trying to protect other residents. Whispering Wind was 41 years old. Sophie Vásquez Brookhaven, Georgia, USA 4-Apr-2021 Sophie was found unresponsive in her home by police officers while responding to a call that a person had been shot. She was part of the “EsTr *El/La) Community” that defends the interests of the trans community in Atlanta. Sophie was 36 years old. Name Unknown Hueyapan de Ocampo, Veracruz, Mexico 5-May-2021 She was found partially clothed next to a dirt road in a remote area. She had been beaten around the head. Serenity Hollis Albany, Georgia, USA 8-May-2021 Serenity was shot execution-style while walking down the street. She was 24 years old. Danielle Dani Boachie, Mistress Velvet Chicago, Illinois, USA 8-May-2021 Dani died by suicide. Friends say they had been struggling with their mental health for months. They were an activist who, under the name Mistress Velvet, was known as a Dominatrix who made their white, male clients read Black Feminist Theory. They were also executive director for the Sex Workers Outreach Project USA and director of education and training for Resilience, an Illinois-based nonprofit that advocates for survivors of sexual violence. Dani was 33 years old. Aliya Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, India 9-May-2021 Aliya died by suicide. She had lost her only source of income during the COVID-19 lockdown. Aliya was 33 years old. Reyna Fernandez Villanueva, Reira Saga Nauta, Loreto, Peru 10-May-2021 Reyna was stabbed in the store where she worked. She was 27 years old. Cielo de Lucca La Plata, Buenos Aires, Argentina 10-May-2021 Cielo was shot dead along with her cisgender neighbor, Florencia Sandoval, by Florencia's police officer boyfriend following an argument. He subsequently shot himself. Cielo was either 20 or 22 years old. Name Unknown Piacenza, Italy 11-May-2021 A transgender woman, originally from Brazil, was found dead and partially clothed on a bike path. The cause of death was not reported. She was 30 years old. Name Unknown Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico 12-May-2021 The victim was murdered. No other information is known other than they were from Los Cerritos in Chinameca. Rany Nynha Merces Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil 13-May-2021 Rany died from COVID-19. She was an activist who worked to defend the rights of the trans and prisoner populations in the Belo Horizonte region. S. Saira Mamani Arequipa, Peru 13-May-2021 S. died in the hospital of sepsis four days after being injected in the buttocks with industrial silicone as a "cosmetic filler". The friend who injected her was subsequently arrested. S. was 24 years old. Nona Moselle Conner Washington, District of Columbia, USA 13-May-2021 Nona struggled with poverty and homelessness. She had worked for Casa Ruby and Collective Action for Safe Spaces (CASS); both organizations provide assistance and opportunities to low-income, marginalized persons. The manner and cause of Nona's death was not reported. She was 32 years old. Valery Pereira La Lima, Cortés, Honduras 14-May-2021 Valery was found dead on the sidewalk outside a health center. She had been shot and stoned. Valery worked as a stylist and participated in beauty pageants. She was known for her cheerful and fun character and her gift for making friends with people. Valery was 23 years old. Titi das Chagas Afonso Bezerra, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil 14-May-2021 Titi was found dead in underbrush in a rural area. She had been stoned to death. Titi was 27 years old. Jhie Bangkiao Leyte, Philippines 15-May-2021 Jhie was found dead in a cemetery by a group of teenagers. Her head was bloody and she was nude; her clothes were found nearby. Eliana Castillo Bogotá, Distrito Capital, Colombia 17-May-2021 Eliana was stabbed. Her death seems to have been reported only by social media. She may also have gone by the names Sara Julieth Caceres Bahamon and Sarita. Name Unknown Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil 18-May-2021 An unidentified trans person died by suicide. An Instagram post mourning their death said simply "Descanse em paz princesa guerreira" (lit: rest in peace warrior princess). Giselle Hartzog, Giselle Hilton Washington, District of Columbia, USA 18-May-2021 Giselle struggled with poverty and homelessness. At the time of her death, Hartzog had been notified that city supported housing was expected to become available to her after she had been on a waiting list for a D.C. program for homeless people. The manner and cause of her death was not reported. Giselle was 30 years old. Name Unknown Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, Mexico 19-May-2021 An unidentified trans woman was found dead. She was about 25 years old; her name and the cause of her death was not reported. Roberta Fernandes Luís Eduardo Magalhães, Bahia, Brazil 19-May-2021 Roberta was found dead with multiple stab wounds in her home. She was 32 years old. Oliver Ollie Taylor Gervais, Oregon, USA 19-May-2021 Oliver died in hospital a week after being kidnapped and shot by an acquaintance. During the kidnapping, Arik Reed, 22, was also shot and died from his injuries. Oliver was 17 years old. Rayza Torriani Tiquipaya, Cochabamba, Bolivia 20-May-2021 Rayza died in the hospital of COVID-19 while waiting for an intensive care bed to become available. She was the founder and leader of Red de Personas Trans de Bolivia (Trebol). She dedicated her life to the fight for the rights of the LGBT community in Bolivia and was gaining space in the political sphere. Rayza was 47 years old. Kendra Torres Galeana San Jerónimo de Juárez, Guerrero, Mexico 20-May-2021 Kendra was found dead on a dirt road. She had been beaten, tortured, and shot. Kendra was 22 years old. Ebeng Mayor Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines 20-May-2021 Ebeng, a non-binary trans person, was found dead, bloodied, and bruised, with a wooden stick impaled in their genitals. It is believed they were raped before being killed. Ebeng had been missing for three days before they were found. Three suspects were subsequently arrested. Sophie Gwen Williams London, England 22-May-2021 Sophie was a Northern Irish trans activist, artist and musician. She died by suicide while on a National Health Service Gender Identity Clinic (NHS GIC) waiting list. Williams was previously Chair of The 343, a Belfast-based charity and Feminist-led Queer Arts Space. She also co-founded We Exist, an organization created to provide emergency support for transgender and gender non-conforming individuals in the UK, as well as 343 radio, the first ever queer radio station in Ireland. Sophie had been on a waiting list for a first appointment at an NHS Gender Identity Clinic for five and a half years. She had recently learned that she would have to wait an additional 4 years for her first assessment. She was 29 years old. Laura Michelle Magangué, Bolívar, Colombia 23-May-2021 Laura was found dead in an alley near the town's skating rink. She had been beaten and stabbed. Laura was 41 years old. Name Unknown Várzea Grande, Mato Grosso, Brazil 24-May-2021 An unidentified trans person was found dead on a road. Their arms and hands were tied with a hose, and there were bruises on their back from being beaten. They were between 22 and 24 years old. Karencita Mejía Núñez Tegucigalpa, Distrito Central, Honduras 24-May-2021 Karencita was shot dead inside a grocery store by heavily armed gang members. She was 28 years old. Ilás Gama Nunes Andrade Breves, Pará, Brazil 24-May-2021 Ilás was stabbed to death on the outskirts of the city in the early morning. Haven A. Bailey Villa Park, Illinois, USA 24-May-2021 Haven was shot dead by police in what appears to have been a "suicide by cop" incident. He had been struggling with mental illness and alcohol addiction. Haven “found peace in spending time fishing” and was an “avid Pokemon trainer”. Haven was 25 years old. Poe Black, Oliver Jackson, Legion, Tommi Slab City, California, USA 26-May-2021 Poe was two-spirit. He was sexually assaulted, stabbed and his body dumped in a canal. Poe originally grew up in Nashville, Tennessee. He was visiting relatives in California when he was murdered. Poe was 21 years old. Claudia Madonna Ramírez Jamundí, Valle del Cauca, Colombia 26-May-2021 Claudia was found dead in the street near a shopping center. The cause and manner of her death were not reported. Roba Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan 27-May-2021 Roba was found dead in her home. It is suspected that she was killed by her partner. A. Raza Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan 27-May-2021 A. was found stabbed to death in the courtyard of a vacant house. Rubia Carvalho Monte Azul, Minas Gerais, Brazil 27-May-2021 Rubia was found dead in a rural area after being missing for a week. Her killer had lured her to the area and then stabbed her in the neck with a knife, killing her. Police released CCTV footage that shows Rubia leaving a gas station with a woman who is suspected of killing her. Rubia was 23 years old. Name Unknown Naucalpan, Estado de México, Mexico 29-May-2021 She was found dead inside her home. She had been beaten and stabbed. Her identity was not reported. Yulieth Balmaceda Pelaya, Cesar, Colombia 29-May-2021 Yulieth was shot in the street by two persons on a motorcycle, killing her instantly. She was 28 years old. Thaynara Moraes Maringá, Paraná, Brazil 30-May-2021 Thaynara and another woman, Janine Naomi Ferreira Dos Santos, were shot dead by two armed men in home they were renting. Thynara was 18 and trans; Janine was 20 and cisgender. KC Wilson Washington, District of Columbia, USA 30-May-2021 KC was reportedly murdered in south east Washington. No other details are known. Gloria Florencia Álvez Mariño Montevideo, Uruguay 30-May-2021 Gloria died from COVID-19. She had been an activist for over 30 years and was directly involved in the creation of laws to protect LGBT+ people, sex workers and women. She was 78 years old. Name Unknown São Joaquim de Bicas, Minas Gerais, Brazil 31-May-2021 She is the first of three trans women who died by suicide inside the São Joaquim de Bicas Penitentiary between January and September 2021. She was between 20 and 32 years old. Name Unknown São Joaquim de Bicas, Minas Gerais, Brazil 31-May-2021 She is the second of three trans women who died by suicide inside the São Joaquim de Bicas Penitentiary between January and September 2021. She was between 20 and 32 years old. Name Unknown São Joaquim de Bicas, Minas Gerais, Brazil 31-May-2021 She is the third of three trans women who died by suicide inside the São Joaquim de Bicas Penitentiary between January and September 2021. She was between 20 and 32 years old. June 2021
S. Militante
General Santos City, Mindanao, Philippines 1-Jun-2021 S. was reportedly shot. No other information is known. S. was 24 years old. Pamela, Pam Turkey 1-Jun-2021 Pamela was reportedly found beheaded in her apartment. She was a refugee from DRC Congo who is believed to have been living somewhere in Turkey. Samir Seif Bouabadali Stockholm, Sweden 2-Jun-2021 Samir died by suicide. He was a trans man who had come to Sweden as a refugee in 2018 after being rejected by his family in Morocco. Samir was 27 years old. Name Unknown Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico 3-Jun-2021 The dismembered body of a trans woman was found alongside a public road. Portions of her body were distributed between a suitcase, a paint bucket, and several plastic bags. Multiple wounds were found on her body. Next to the body, a white cloth was found on which the threat "a todos los sapos" [lit. "to all the toads"] was written in red paint. Santiago Cancinos Vaqueros, Salta, Argentina 3-Jun-2021 Santiago's skeletal remains were found on 3rd June 2021 alongside National Route 9. He had disappeared on 16th May 2017. Despite the organization 100% Diversidad y Derechos requesting that the prosecutor continue the investigation under the hypothesis of a hate crime, Santiago's death was ruled a suicide and the case closed in early July 2021. Santiago was 14 years old at the time of his disappearance. Thaw Thaw Mandalay, Myanmar 4-Jun-2021 Thaw Thaw was a makeup artist. She was shot dead by soldiers while cycling to deliver makeup to a wedding. LGBTQ+ people in Myanmar are subject to official persecution and oppression. Transgender people are subject to police harassment and sexual assault, and their gender identity is not recognized by the state. Thaw Thaw was 37 years old. Name Unknown Rome, Lazio, Italy 6-Jun-2021 They died by suicide after months of being bullied at school because of their gender identity. They were 13 years old. Dee Dee Thomas New York City, New York, USA 6-Jun-2021 Dee Dee's decomposing body was found in a dumpster. She was homeless and her death is considered suspicious. Thomas’ family described her as a “happy,” “beautiful,” and “sweet soul” who “loved all her family deeply.” Dee Dee was 42 years old. Dayana Cervantez Tonalá, Jalisco, Mexico 6-Jun-2021 Dayana's body was found with signs of extreme violence after she went missing on the way back from working at a bar. She was 18 years old. Name Unknown Yangon, Myanmar 7-Jun-2021 An unidentified trans woman reportedly died by suicide. The situation in Myanmar is desperate for many trans and queer people. According to reports from the LGBTIQ community, there are individuals suffering from hunger and starvation due to COVID-19 consequences, as well as lack of health care, and the coup made their lives more difficult. Safire de Martinelly Itaipuaçu, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 7-Jun-2021 Safire died in hospital of complications from COVID-19. She was a civil servant at the Social Assistance Secretariat. Safire was 60 years old. Cataleya Martínez Machado El Copey, Cesar, Colombia 8-Jun-2021 Cataleya was stabbed to death inside her home. She was 29 years old. Lígia São José do Rio Preto, São Paulo, Brazil 8-Jun-2021 Lígia died in hospital after suffering head trauma during a fight in a bar. Her case was registered as a suspicious death. She was 30 years old. Cecy Caricia Ixpatá Salamá, Baja Verapaz, Guatemala 9-Jun-2021 Cecy was brutally beaten in the market where she worked. She died in the hospital. Cecy was a member of RedTrans, an advocacy group for the rights and safety of trans people. Lucíana Moscoso Bogotá, Distrito Capital, Colombia 10-Jun-2021 Lucíana was killed in her home during a robbery. She was a stylist and a member of Red Comunitaria Trans. Leeze Lawrence Stirling, Scotland 11-Jun-2021 Leeze was an equality advocate, journalist and producer, and a was a key member of the LGBT group Out for Independence, acting as the group’s Convener. She was found dead by police who were conducting a wellbeing check at the urge of friends and family who were unable to contact her. The cause and manner of her death were not reported. Leeze was 39 years old. Danny Benavides Guayaquil, Guayas, Ecuador 11-Jun-2021 Danny was found dead in her home. She had been beaten, possibly tortured. Danny struggled with extreme poverty. When police found her body, she had been locked inside the house with a padlock. Andrea González Ciudad de Guatemala, Guatemala 11-Jun-2021 Andrea was shot dead just a few meters from her home. She was an activist, and the leader of the trans organization Otrans Reinas de la Noche. Andrea was 28 years old. Tierramarie Lewis Cleveland, Ohio, USA 12-Jun-2021 Tierramarie was found in the street with a gunshot wound. She died in the hospital. A man was arrested and charged in connection with her death. Tierramarie was 36 years old. Nila Gupta London, England 12-Jun-2021 Nila died by suicide. They were one of the co-founders of Bi’s of Colour. She was an artist, writer and cultural critic, specializing in race, class, gender, disability and performance. Nicolly Xavier Azevedo Luziânia, Goiás, Brazil 12-Jun-2021 Nicolly died in hospital five months after being stabbed by a man she was in a relationship with. She was 39 years old. Michel El Salto, Jalisco, Mexico 13-Jun-2021 Michel was found dead in a house. Her body showed signs of violence. She had been dead for several days. Her partner was arrested and confessed to killing her. Michel was 25 years old. EJ Boykin, Novaa Ru Watson Lynchburg, Virginia, USA 14-Jun-2021 EJ was found in a parking lot suffering from a gunshot wound. He was taken to a local hospital, but died soon after arriving. EJ was born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland but recently lived in Lynchburg. (He used the name Novaa on social media.) He was studying at Morgan State University. EJ was 23 years old. Elizabeth Rondón Baruta, Miranda, Venezuela 14-Jun-2021 Elizabeth's dismembered body was found on the morning after an evening when she had been verbally and physically assaulted by acquaintances. She had been beaten to death. She was a vegetable seller in a commercial area of town. Elizabeth was frequently assaulted and beaten by people who objected to her trans identity and took advantage of the fact that she had a mild cognitive disability. She was 33 years old. Daniele Silva Divino das Laranjeiras, Minas Gerais, Brazil 15-Jun-2021 Daniele was found dead after disappearing on May 5, when she arrive in Belo Horizonte to take a new job. The cause and manner of her death were not reported. Daniele was 30 years old. Ambre Audrey Istier Montalieu-Vercieu, Isère, France 15-Jun-2021 Ambre was shot and died in her home. Her killer claimed that she wanted to die and asked him to kill her. He was not believed and was indicted for her murder. Ambre was 49 years old. Josselin Alejandra Hernández San Francisco Menéndez, Ahuachapán, El Salvador 17-Jun-2021 Josselin died by suicide the day before her 19th birthday. Kalyndra Selva Guedes Nogueira da Hora Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil 18-Jun-2021 Kalyndra was found dead in her home. Her partner was arrested the following day. Kalyndra was 29 years old. Shirley Mejía Sánchez Chinchiná, Caldas, Colombia 19-Jun-2021 Shirley was stabbed in the abdomen while trying to defend another LGBT+ person from an aggressor. She died in hospital. Her attacker later turned himself in to authorities. Shirley was 24 years old. Pompéia Ramos Presidente Prudente, São Paulo, Brazil 19-Jun-2021 Pompéia was found dead with stab wounds near a stream. She was partially dressed and had injuries to her head, neck, and chest caused by a sharp object. two men were arrested and confessed to her murder. Pompéia was 26 years old. Wanda Soraya De La Fuente La Plata, Buenos Aires, Argentina 19-Jun-2021 Wanda was shot in the street by a group of unidentified assailants who approached in a car. She died in hospital. Name Unknown Myanmar 20-Jun-2021 Between February 1 and June 20, at least 12 LGBTIQ people from Myitkyina, Myingyan, Monywa, Mawlamyine, Yangon, Kyaukpadaung, and Mandalay were shot dead by junta forces while participating in peaceful protests and defending protesters from military violence, the report stated. One of those unidentified victims thought to be trans is memorialized here. Name Unknown Myanmar 20-Jun-2021 Between February 1 and June 20, at least 12 LGBTIQ people from Myitkyina, Myingyan, Monywa, Mawlamyine, Yangon, Kyaukpadaung, and Mandalay were shot dead by junta forces while participating in peaceful protests and defending protesters from military violence, the report stated. One of those unidentified victims thought to be trans is memorialized here. Name Unknown Myanmar 20-Jun-2021 Between February 1 and June 20, at least 12 LGBTIQ people from Myitkyina, Myingyan, Monywa, Mawlamyine, Yangon, Kyaukpadaung, and Mandalay were shot dead by junta forces while participating in peaceful protests and defending protesters from military violence, the report stated. One of those unidentified victims thought to be trans is memorialized here. Name Unknown Myanmar 20-Jun-2021 Between February 1 and June 20, at least 12 LGBTIQ people from Myitkyina, Myingyan, Monywa, Mawlamyine, Yangon, Kyaukpadaung, and Mandalay were shot dead by junta forces while participating in peaceful protests and defending protesters from military violence, the report stated. One of those unidentified victims thought to be trans is memorialized here. Name Unknown Russas, Ceará, Brazil 21-Jun-2021 An unidentified trans person was reported dead on this date by IBTE & the Brazilian NGO ATRAC. No other information is known. Dzhakonda Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan 21-Jun-2021 Dzhakonda was stabbed in the neck. Carla Guaraca Dominguez, La Guaraca Naranjal, Guayas, Ecuador 22-Jun-2021 Carla was shot by assailants riding motorcycles while she was working as a seller at her kiosk. She was shot approximately 8 times. Bebê Paracuru, Ceará, Brazil 22-Jun-2021 Bebê died as a result of stab wounds and blunt force trauma to her face and body delivered by two attackers, one of whom was a 16 year old boy. He and his 22 year old accomplice confessed to the crime. Bebê was 29 years old. Adrieli Rome, Lazio, Italy 22-Jun-2021 Adrieli was found dead in a drainage channel with a wound to her head. The autopsy determined that she had been killed, as opposed to death by accident. Maria Eduarda Piripiri, Piauí, Brazil 24-Jun-2021 Maria was in a park when she was shot by two assailants on a motorcycle. She died at the scene. Maria was 22 years old. T. Vijay Kumar Tadvai, Telangana, India 25-Jun-2021 T. was reportedly axed to death by a neighbor who believed they were practicing sorcery. The neighbor blamed T. for causing his sister's suicide. T. was 25 years old. Name Unknown Moscow, Russia 25-Jun-2021 A 27 year old trans woman was found dead alongside the Moskva river. Her identity and cause of death was not released. Name Unknown Cancún, Quintana Roo, Mexico 27-Jun-2021 An unidentified trans woman was found dead inside a garbage bag dumped behind a hospital. Her body had burn marks on the back. Near, Byuu Arakawa, Tokyo, Japan 27-Jun-2021 Near died by suicide after harassment by users of the Kiwi Farms internet site. They were a software developer known for developing emulators and conserving retro videogames. Near was 38 years old. Adriana Díaz Tunja, Boyacá, Colombia 28-Jun-2021 Adriana was killed by a mob of around 20 taxi drivers after one accused her of trying to rob him. They set upon her and beat her with sticks and other blunt objects, beating and kicking her while she lay wounded on the ground. The police responding to the mob incident transported her to the hospital where she died. Natasha Galvão Londrina, Paraná, Brazil 30-Jun-2021 Natasha was shot in what appears to have been a revenge killing. Her assailant was later killed by police. Natasha was 26 years old. July 2021
Ivonne Tlahuetl
Iztapalapa, Ciudad de México, Mexico 1-Jul-2021 Ivonne's body was found inside the salon where she worked. Her hands and feet were tied. Ivonne was 32 years old. Fanny Argüello Jaqueline Sánchez Sampirolly Villa Comaltitlán, Chiapas, Mexico 2-Jul-2021 Fanny was the founder of Diana Sacayán AC. She died after posting a Facebook post requesting help to recharge an oxygen tank. Grace Mahoro Malawi 3-Jul-2021 Grace was reportedly beaten to death by a mob. Her murder does not appear to have been reported by news outlets and we know very little about what happened to her. Isabella Garzón Monsalve Medellín, Colombia 4-Jul-2021 Isabella was stabbed by an assailant who attacked her and her friends while they were relaxing together in a park after a Pride celebration. Isabella was 23 years old. Crismilly Piu Piu Bombom Pérola Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil 5-Jul-2021 Crismilly was found dead on a public road near the Caxangá bridge in the Beira Rio community. She had been beaten and shot. Crismilly was 37 years old. Maha Moretto São Paulo, Brazil 6-Jul-2021 Maha was nonbinary and died by suicide. No other information is known. Tatiana Rionegro, Antioquia, Colombia 6-Jul-2021 Tatiana's naked body was found next to the Rionegro river. Her cause of death was not reported. Fabiana da Silva Lucas Santa Cruz do Capibaribe, Pernambuco, Brazil 7-Jul-2021 Fabiana was stabbed by a man who followed her to the bathroom in a bar. She was 30 years old. Kendra González Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico 7-Jul-2021 Kendra's body was found inside her burned home. Her wrists were bound and there was duct tape around her neck. Kendra was 26 years old. Valeria Carrasco Villa de Álvarez, Colima , Mexico 7-Jul-2021 Valeria was found dead inside her home. She had been strangled. Valeria was 25 years old. Collegai Mardan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan 8-Jul-2021 Collegai was shot by two men who invaded a wedding function. Ravel Oliver Caridade, Ceará, Brazil 8-Jul-2021 Ravel was stabbed and shot. No other information is known. Ravel was 18 years old. Danizinha Dani Fontiny Açailândia, Maranhão, Brazil 9-Jul-2021 Dani was shot dead in the early morning. Her body was found by a security guard with 3 spent shell casings lying next to it. Dani was 27 years old. Roberta Silva Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil 9-Jul-2021 Roberta died in hospital two weeks after being set on fire while she was sleeping in the street near Santa Rita Pier bus terminal. Roberta was 32 years old. Fray Mando Bautista Bobadilla Manzanillo, Colima, Mexico 12-Jul-2021 Fray was shot by unidentified assailants on a motorcycle. Fray was 41 years old. Shafiq Delhi, India 15-Jul-2021 Shafiq was found dead inside their home. They were the victim of a murder for hire. They was 60 years old. Rubi Dominguez Arlington, Texas, USA 16-Jul-2021 Rubi was killed by a hit and run driver in the early morning hours. She was 29 years old. Fatima Belén Barrios Formosa, Argentina 18-Jul-2021 Fátima died in suspicious circumstances at a police station. When released for burial her body showed signs of violence that had not been there when she was arrested. Fatima was 29 years old. Jessica Smith Lodi, California, USA 18-Jul-2021 Jessica was found unresponsive in the parking lot of a laundromat. Her death does not seem to have been reported by the media. Jessica was 33 years old. Aline Sánchez Mexicaltzingo, Estado de México, Mexico 19-Jul-2021 Aline's body was found in her home with stab wounds and wrapped in a blanket. Aline was 41 years old. Name Unknown President Prudente, São Paulo, Brazil 19-Jul-2021 The body of the unidentified victim was found in a rural area. Anannyah Kumari Alex Kochi, Kerala, India 20-Jul-2021 Anannyah's body was found in her apartment. She was the first trans DJ in Kerala, and the first trans person to seek election to the Kerala Legislative Assembly. Anannyah was 28 years old. Fabiola Rivera San Luis Potosí, Mexico 21-Jul-2021 Fabiola was stabbed inside her home. She was 43 years old. Victoria Vicky Nuñez Paraná, Entre Rios, Argentina 21-Jul-2021 Vicky died after being forcibly restrained in her home by several police officers during a mental health crisis. Vicky was 27 years old. Tristan Frémont Saint-Xandre, Charente-Maritime, France 21-Jul-2021 Tristan's body was found in a field by a farmer. He had been missing since Monday 24th May. Tristan was 19 years old. Bryan Gallan Koronadal City, Mindanao, Philippines 21-Jul-2021 Bryan and their partner Rodel Sagun were both shot. It is believed that Sagun (who had just been released from prison for theft) was the target. Bryan was 30 years old. Patricio Bolaños Puebla, Mexico 26-Jul-2021 Patricio and his partner Gonzalo Faustino Potrero Báez were both killed by a group of strangers when they went out to buy food. The identity of their killers is unknown. Patricio was 41 years old. Name Unknown Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 27-Jul-2021 The victim was killed on Avenida Brasil in the Manguinhos neighborhood. No other information is known. Prof Fran Demétrio Salvador, Bahia, Brazil 28-Jul-2021 Fran died in hospital from COVID-19. She was a professor at Universidade Federal do Recôncavo da Bahia and the leader, coordinator and researcher of LABTrans/UFRB. Prachi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India 28-Jul-2021 Prachi was stabbed by another trans person and her husband during a fight over a public space for begging. Prachi was 29 years old. Bru Waldorf Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 29-Jul-2021 Bru died from COVID-19. She lived with an evangelical birth family who did not respect her identity and had done whatever they could to obstruct her transition. Shai Vanderpump Trenton, New Jersey , USA 30-Jul-2021 Shai was a Black trans woman with a “heart of gold.” She was slain in a tragic shooting while defending her “love”. Described by those who knew her as a “superhero” who placed her family above all else, the LGBT+ activist’s death has shaken the state capital community. Shai was 23 years old. Badega Salvador, Bahia, Brazil 31-Jul-2021 Badega was shot in the street. August 2021
Sumana Dhar
Kolkata, West Bengal, India 1-Aug-2021 Sumana was shot outside her home. She was a local community leader and it is suspected that community rivalries may have been behind the killing. Sumana was 32 years old. Name Unknown Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, Mexico 1-Aug-2021 The body of a trans woman was found in the street. Her identity is unknown. Dr. Patrícia Targino Dutra Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil 2-Aug-2021 Patrícia was found dead in a hotel room. The cause of her death is unknown, but rumors suggest suicide. Malu Mejías Concepción, Chile 2-Aug-2021 Malu died in her home after being injected with an unlicensed silicone filler by an unidentified individual. Her death is being treated as a homicide. Malu was 36 years old. Cindy Jones Torres Guiginto, Bulacan, Philippines 4-Aug-2021 Cindy was killed in her salon. Her body was found by police after cries for help were heard from inside the building. Cindy was 39 years old. Sabrina Martins Joinville, Santa Catarina, Brazil 7-Aug-2021 Sabrina was shot eight times while at a wake for her partner held in a mortuary chapel. Sabrina was 36 years old. Johanna La Diabla Borbor Guayaquil, Guayas, Ecuador 7-Aug-2021 Johanna was strangled by her partner. CoCo Chanel Wortham Dallas, Texas, USA 7-Aug-2021 Coco was found with gunshot wounds after reports of a shooting in a homeless encampment. CoCo was 44 years old. Gil Gigi Mendes da Silva União dos Palmares, Alagoas, Brazil 7-Aug-2021 Gilgi's body was found in her home wrapped in a sheet and surrounded by bloodstains. Gigi was 33 years. Mia Iztapalapa, Ciudad de México, Mexico 8-Aug-2021 Mia's body was found with stab wounds to the chest and blunt blows to different parts of her body. Mia was approximately 50-55 years old. Michell Pitufa González Cortés San Carlos, Cojedes, Venezuela 9-Aug-2021 Michell was a beauty stylist. Her body was found in her home gagged and with head injuries. Mitchell was 40 years old. Karla Ariella Goiânia, Goiás, Brazil 9-Aug-2021 Karla died from COVID-19. She was a hairdresser and a well known performance artist who had appeared on television. Valentina Gámez San Cristóbal, Táchira, Venezuela 10-Aug-2021 Valentina's body was found beaten and strangled in her home. Valentina was 39 years old. Name Unknown Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan 11-Aug-2021 The decomposed body of a transwoman was found in their rental room. Bruna Gama, Distrito Federal, Brazil 11-Aug-2021 Bruna was found stabbed to death on the street. Pamela Lorrany Breu Branco, Pará, Brazil 12-Aug-2021 Pamela was shot on the highway while riding her motorcycle home from a business trip. Fernanda Alvarado El Rosario, La Paz, El Salvador 12-Aug-2021 Fernanda was initially reported to have taken her own life, but it was subsequently revealed that she had been murdered. Fernanda was 16 years old. Suelen Carey Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil 13-Aug-2021 Suelen was shot in the street between and 4 am and 6 am. No other information is known. She was approximately 45-50 years old. Mérida Irlanda La Paz, Baja California Sur, Mexio 13-Aug-2021 Mérida's body was found in her home after being refused medical treatment at the emergency department. Mérida's cause of death is listed as COVID-19. She was 45 years old. Dandara Brum Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 13-Aug-2021 Dandara's body was found on one of the busiest avenues in Niterói. She was approximately 45-50 years old. Raqueli Rio Novo do Sul, Espírito Santo, Brazil 15-Aug-2021 Raqueli's body was found with gunshot wounds on a road. Raqueli was 28 years old. Heloísa Lora Ferreira Abaetetuba, Pará, Brazil 15-Aug-2021 Heloísa's body was found stabbed in her home. Dayana Rozo, Valle del Cauca, Colombia 15-Aug-2021 Dayana was reportedly murdered. Camila Arcila Doradal, Antioqua, Colombia 15-Aug-2021 Camila's body was found with stab wounds. Antonella Cali, Valle del Cauca, Colombia 15-Aug-2021 Antonella was reportedly murdered. Mia Morais Taubaté, São Paulo, Brazil 16-Aug-2021 Mia was run over. No other information is known. Nurray Nuriyev Puta, Baku, Azerbaijan 18-Aug-2021 Nurray was stabbed and burned alive. Nurray was 27 years old. Lourrany Lopes Leitão Petrolina, Pernambuco, Brazil 19-Aug-2021 Lourrany was attacked with a machete. Dodô Bezerra da Silva Caruaru, Pernambuco, Brazil 21-Aug-2021 Dodô was shot in the street. She was 26 years old. Catalina Santos Arévalo Ciudad López Mateos, Estado de México, Mexico 21-Aug-2021 Catalina was a 23 year old activist and had been persecuted for several minutes by her attackers for being a transwoman. Catalina died after being stabbed in the neck during a prolonged attack by several people. Her body laid in the street until morning and the emergency services never arrived. Name Unknown Chalco, Estado de México, Mexico 22-Aug-2021 The body of an unidentified trans woman was found in a vacant lot. She was approximately 30years old and had been beaten. Darla Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 22-Aug-2021 Darla was homeless and was killed in downtown Rio. No other information is known. Name Unknown Uberaba, Minas Gerais, Brazil 23-Aug-2021 An unidentified 31 year old woman was killed by her own brother. Police only arrested him when he turned his violence towards them upon arrival. Pooh Titanizer Mua Johnson Shreveport, Louisiana, USA 23-Aug-2021 Pooh Johnson was shot to death inside a vehicle. She was also known as Titanizer Mua, which was her business brand for her glamour-centered make-up artist business. Name Unknown Cancún, Quintana Roo, Mexico 24-Aug-2021 The body of the unidentified victim was found in a motel room. Jane McQueen Manchester, England 24-Aug-2021 Jane died by suicide. Friends describe her as smart and brave. "She was a lawyer through and through; looking for a way to make things better for everyone." Rebeca Sampaio Raiane Santos de Matos Caruaru, Pernambuco, Brazil 25-Aug-2021 Rebeca was found shot dead in the street. She was 24 years old. Ana Paula Lopes dos Santos Brasília, Distrito Federal, Brazil 26-Aug-2021 Ana's body was found with a gunshot wound to the head near the Canadian embassy. Ana was 22 years old. Claire Monserrat Jackson Troy, Ohio, USA 27-Aug-2021 Claire died at home due to complications from COVID-19. As a successful freelance content professional, novelist, and illustrator who lived to inform and entertain others, Claire has been published around the Web, and has published both a children's book and a volume of poetry. Her first full-length novel, "Blood Ties," is a serial novel, with part one published in August 2015. Claire was 45 years old. Lola Santos Mogi das Cruzes, São Paulo, Brazil 28-Aug-2021 Lola's decomposed body was found in her home. Lola was 51 years old. Name Unknown Nova Iguaçu, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 30-Aug-2021 The victim was stabbed. No other information is known. Dakshayani Salem, Tamil Nadu, India 30-Aug-2021 Dakshayani was murdered by her 25 year old brother, Selvaraj, who claimed he did it in order to protect his family’s reputation. September 2021
Zoella Zoey Rose Martinez
Seattle, Washington, USA 1-Sep-2021 Zoey was found murdered in an alley. Her family proudly stood by their daughter through her transition and will continue to do so. Zoey was 20 years old. Hevelyn Montine Rio Verde, Goiás, Brazil 4-Sep-2021 Hevelyn's body was found with gunshot wounds alongside the GO-174 highway. Hevelyn was 30 years old, her friends paid tribute on social networks and asked for justice and punishment for those responsible for the crime. Kadir Murat Sözübir Fatih, Instanbul, Turkey 5-Sep-2021 Kadir was stabbed 6 times in her home after her killer discovered she was trans. Kadir was 42 years old. Devanny Cardiel León, Guanajuato, Mexico 5-Sep-2021 Devanny was shot inside her home/business at around 8pm on Sunday 5th September. She was a trans ambassador for the state of Guanajuato. Devanny was 39 years old. Disaya Monaee Smith Dolton, Illinois, USA 6-Sep-2021 Disaya was found in a hotel room by police responding to reports of a shooting. She was pronounced dead in at the hospital an hour later. Raquel Cabo Frio, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil 11-Sep-2021 Raquel was shot in the back of the head. Kelly Dandara Alves Paudalho, Pernambuco, Brazil 12-Sep-2021 Kelly was shot in her home, allegedly by someone she was in a relationship with. Ivanna Macedo Silva Courbevoie, Hauts-de-Seine, France 14-Sep-2021 Ivanna, a 28 year old woman, was robbed and murdered in her apartment. Ella Berlin, Germnay 14-Sep-2021 Ella died by suicide in front of a department store on Alexanderplatz. She was an Iranian refugee who had been living in Germany for several years. Alessandra Drummond Rio Verde, Goiás, Brazil 16-Sep-2021 Alessandra was a 29 year old woman, she was shot after a disagreement with the shooter. Brianna Ulmer Hamilton Chicago, Illinois, USA 17-Sep-2021 Brianna Ulmer, also known as Briana Hamilton and Brinasty, lived in Chicago. Her social media feed is filled with affirmative self-love content as well as observations on culture, fashion, and society. Brianna was 25 years old. Sasha Paris, France 18-Sep-2021 Sasha died by suicide. Although she reportedly had the support of her family, the weight of everyday and institutional transphobia was just too much for her to bear. Name Unknown Pasay City, Luzon, Philippines 19-Sep-2021 The victim was shot and killed by an unidentified assailant outside their own residence. Muslimah Hasim Maguindanao, Mindanao, Philippines 21-Sep-2021 Muslimah was reportedly shot. No other information is known. Gina Rodríguez Sinuiri Callao, Peru 21-Sep-2021 Gina was a 25-year-old from Pucallpina. She was stabbed twice in her hotel room. Gina was rushed to the San José hospital, but unfortunately she died the next morning. Paulet Pueblo Nuevo, Guanajuato, Mexico 24-Sep-2021 Paulet was 16-year-old. The investigators at the scene incorrectly registered the shooting victim's body. Erika Tatiana Martínez García Santa Rosa de Copán, Honduras 26-Sep-2021 Erika, a 32-year-old trans woman, was murdered in her home. Her mother wants justice for Tatiana, but she knows that most crimes go unpunished. “If justice is not done here, I know the Lord will. Nobody escapes from God,” said Maria. Name Unknown Cancun, Quintana Roo, Mexico 27-Sep-2021 The decapitated body of what is thought to be a trans woman was found in black bags dumped in the La Amistad neighborhood of Cancún. R. Tamboong Nabas, Aklan, Visayas, Philippines 28-Sep-2021 R. was stabbed in the neck. The killer alleged that the victim had made advances to them during a drinking session. R. was 48 years old. Kiér Laprí Kartier Arlington, Texas, USA 30-Sep-2021 Kiér was found in her car suffering from a gunshot wound. She died in the hospital emergency room. Kier was 21 years old. B. Fresnillo, Zacatecas, Mexico 30-Sep-2021 B., a young transgender woman from Mazatlán, Sinaloa, was kidnapped, tortured and executed. We only know her deadname. October 2021
La Pocha
Guayaquil, Guayas, Ecuador 1-Oct-2021 She was found with two stab wounds, allegedly inflicted by a man she had a relationship with. She was homeless. La Pocha was 34 years old. Royal Poetical Starz Miami Gardens, Florida, USA 2-Oct-2021 Royal was shot while inside her vehicle on a residential street. She was 26 years old. Name Unknown Ciudad de Guatemala, Guatemala 3-Oct-2021 An unidentified trans woman was found dead, floating in a waste water channel. She was between 20 and 25 years old. Gabriella Hanna Irente Suzano, São Paulo, Brazil 3-Oct-2021 Gabriella was a well known nightclub performer and artist, who was preparing to record a CD of her own original music. She was found dead on her birthday. Her death has been registered as suspicious. Gabriella was 24 years old. Robertinha da Silva Serro Azul, Pernambuco, Brazil 4-Oct-2021 Robertinha's body was found by a fisherman on the banks of a river. She had been missing since 30th September. Robertinha was 43 years old. Nefes Balkan İzmit, Kocaeli, Turkey 5-Oct-2021 Nefes died after falling (or being pushed) from a window of her 5th floor apartment during an argument with her partner. Her partner was subsequently arrested and charged with deliberate killing. Nefes was 26 years old. Saima Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan 6-Oct-2021 Saima was attacked in her home by a jealous friend who threw acid on her. She died in hospital. Saima was 47 years old. Andrea Velasco Amaya Santander de Quilichao, Cauca, Colombia 6-Oct-2021 Andrea was stabbed in the street by an unidentified assailant. She died in hospital. Karol Souza Rio Branco, Acre, Brazil 8-Oct-2021 Karol was found dead inside her home. She had reportedly been showing signs of depression. It is believed that she died by suicide. El Cho Yucca Valley, California, USA 9-Oct-2021 El was a nonbinary person. Their remains were found on 9th October after having been missing since 28th June. The cau8se and manner of their death was not reported. El was 30 years old. Zehava Haifa, Israel 10-Oct-2021 Zehava died in hospital two days after trying to take her own life. She had fled the West Bank to escape abuse and prostitution but was denied even basic rights in Israel. She was 22 years old. Paola, La Gaga Manizales, Caldas, Colombia 10-Oct-2021 Paola was found dead in a residence after serving a client. Mel Robert Groves Jackson, Mississippi, USA 11-Oct-2021 Mel died of multiple gunshot wounds. He managed to drive himself to the hospital where he later died. Mel was 25 years old. Yakki Nájera Reynosa, Tamaulipas, Mexico 13-Oct-2021 Yakki was killed by two men after she rushed to her salon after being told that someone had set it on fire. The men beat her and threw her into the fire, where she sustained fatal injuries. Yakki was 46 years old. Danifi Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil 13-Oct-2021 Danifi died in hospital after being beaten in the street. Her assailant was arrested by police after being attacked by local residents. Tayda Lebón New York City, New York, USA 14-Oct-2021 Tayda was an artist, musician and tattoo artist, and daughter of David Lebón, the Argentine rock guitarist. She died by suicide after being thrown out of her home by her mother, who did not accept her transition. Stéfany Ferreira de Oliveira Cassilândia, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil 14-Oct-2021 Stéfany was stabbed by her boyfriend, who subsequently fled. Her father found her body in her bedroom. Her boyfriend subsequently surrendered to police but was not arrested as there was no arrest warrant for him. Stéfany was 38 years old. Keeva Scatter Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA 15-Oct-2021 Keeva was found dead in a field with a gunshot wound. She was 34 years old. Name Unknown Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil 17-Oct-2021 A transgender woman was shot in the head. A retired police officer was subsequently arrested for her murder. She was 26 years old. Sofía Clementina Noriega Rosario, Santa Fe, Argentina 17-Oct-2021 Sofía was stabbed by her longtime partner after an argument. They were subsequently arrested. Sofía was 30 years old. Jessi Hart Banks, Oregon, USA 17-Oct-2021 Jessi was found dead in the woods outside of town. Detectives suspect foul play and believe she died at least two weeks before her body was found. She and her 13 year old son had been struggling with serial homelessness. Jessi was 42 years old. Vitória Rodrigues Ferraz São Paulo, Brazil 23-Oct-2021 Vitória was stabbed and thrown from a client's car. She died at the scene. Vitória was 30 years old. Jo Acker Boise, Idaho, USA 25-Oct-2021 Jo was in the early stages of her transition. She died after confronting a gunman who attacked the shopping mall where she worked as a security guard. Her actions undoubtedly saved many lives and she is being remembered as a hero. Robert Padilla Arguelles, a father who was shopping for gifts for his family, was also killed in the attack. Jo was 26 years old. Rikkey Outumuro, Tru Starlet Centralia, Washington, USA 31-Oct-2021 Rikkey was shot at least 5 times by her 28-year-old boyfriend. Her body was found on their sofa next to their 6-year old son, who survived the attack. Rikkey was 39 years old. Huapaya Morales La Victoria, Lima, Peru 31-Oct-2021 Huapaya Morales and her friend, Pedro Prado Asin (a well known cisgender LGBTIQ activist), were found strangled in Pedro's home. Their bodies showed signs of torture. Huapaya was 52 years old. A.G. Tbilisi, Georgia 31-Oct-2021 A.G. died after being stabbed in the throat by a customer at the massage center where she worked. She was a Thai national who had arrived in Georgia only two weeks earlier. A.G. was 38 years old. November 2021
Jenny De Leon
Tampa, Florida, USA 2-Nov-2021 Jenny was found dead. She attended PFLAG Tampa meetings and sought their help when she began transitioning. The organization wrote that “Jenny was an enigmatic, bright soul with enough energy to fill any room.” Jenny was 25 years old. Marquiisha Lawrence Greenville, South Carolina, USA 4-Nov-2021 Marquiisha was found dead in her family home by relatives. She had been shot multiple times. Marquiisha was 28 years old. Danyale Johnson Memphis, Tennessee, USA 13-Nov-2021 Danyale was shot by someone who stole her car and left her to die in a parking lot. She was transported to a local hospital, but did not survive. Danyale was 35 years old. Angel Naira Aliquippa, Pennsylvania, USA 17-Nov-2021 Angel was found dead from gunshot injuries in her Aliquippa home in Beaver County. Police responded to a 911 call seeking a welfare check for Angel. She was 36 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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