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In 2017, we Honor and Remember...
Our Fellow Marylanders
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Baltimore, Maryland Year and Manner of Death Unknown Chanel Baltimore, Maryland Year and Manner of Death Unknown Chrissey Johnson Baltimore, Maryland 2-Jan-1993 Chrissey died from multiple stab wounds delivered by Allen Horton. Tacy Raino Ranta Baltimore, Maryland 22-Nov-1999 Tacy was the spokesperson for It’s Time Maryland and co-founder of the Baltimore transgender support group Tran*Quility. Carla Natasha Hunt Suitland, Maryland 15-May-2000 Very little is known about Carla. She died from a single gunshot wound to the head. Her death was reported in the Washington Blade on May 26, 2000. Venus LaBeija Baltimore, Maryland 22-Oct-2006 Venus was an activist for transgender rights. She was stabbed, then set on fire. She survived the initial attack only to succumb to the burns about a week later in the burn unit. Angel Dream Revlon Royale Baltimore, Maryland May-2007 Only days before she was to pass on the crown of Queen of Baltimore Pride, Angel was found dead in her home. Friends and family believe that foul play was involved. Stacey Brown Baltimore, Maryland 8-Jan-2008 Stacey was found dead on the living room floor of her home. She had been shot in the head. Her murder is still under investigation. Stacey was 30 years old. April “Ms. Dee” Green Baltimore, Maryland 26-Oct-2009 April was found stabbed in the upper body on a Northeast Baltimore Street. Her death has been ruled a homicide. Larry Douglas, Jr. was arrested and charged with her murder in April 2010. April was 24 years old. Aiden Rivera Schaeff Bethesda, Maryland 22-Apr-2010 Suicide. Aiden took his life one month shy of his 18th birthday. Despite the support of a great teacher and administrators at his Bethesda Chevy Chase High School he was frequently bullied and harassed. He also endured harassment when looking for work and riding the metro. His mother has said that the constant harassment and bullying lead to massive depression, which ended his life. Tyra Trent Baltimore, Maryland 19-Feb-2011 Tyra was found strangled to death in the basement of an empty Baltimore apartment. She had been reported missing by her mother two weeks prior. Tyra was in the process of legally changing her name and getting her GED. She was 25 years old. Desean Bowman Baltimore, Maryland 2-Jun-2012 Shot in the head at close range, while attempting to ease a verbal altercation. Desean is described as openly gay, and was dressed in women’s clothing at the time of the murder, suggesting that gender nonconformity may have played a role in the shooter’s decision to fire. Desean was 18 years old. Tracey Johnson Baltimore, Maryland 5-Jul-2012 Multiple gunshot wounds. Tracey was 40 years old. |
Kelly Young
Baltimore, Maryland 3-Apr-2013 Kelly was found suffering from a gunshot wound in a home in Northeast Baltimore. She was taken to a hospital where she died. Kelly was 29 years old. Kandy Hall Baltimore, Maryland 3-Jun-2014 Kandy was found in a vacant field in northeast Baltimore, bearing the marks of “massive trauma”. She was a well known hairdresser in Annapolis and people who knew her in the neighborhood described her as warm and fun-loving. Kandy was 40 years old. Mia Henderson Baltimore, Maryland 16-Jun-2014 Mia was found murdered in an alley in West Baltimore. Her body had sustained “massive trauma”. Mia was 26 years old. Melonie Rose Laurel, Maryland 11-Feb-2015 Melonie, a young transgender woman of color, struggled with years of rejection and discrimination, which sadly ended in her taking her own life. She is remembered by frends as "bright, and full of life and energy." Melonie was 19 years old. Mya Hall Fort Meade, Maryland 30-Mar-2015 Mya took a wrong turn while driving onto an off-ramp leading to a National Security Agency installation, where guards on gate duty opened fire after attempting to wave her off, causing her to crash the SUV into the gates. She was fatally shot, and her passenger, Brittany Fleming (age 20) another transgender woman of color, was injured but lived. Mya was 27 years old. Jaimie Wallace Rockville, Maryland 23-Apr-2015 Jaimie loved the outdoors - climbing and hiking - as well as computer gaming. He was studying to be a computer game designer. Three years ago he began his transition from male to female. He took his own life. Jaimie was 27 years old. Zella Ziona Gaithersburg, Maryland 15-Oct-2015 Zella was shot to death, possibly following an altercation, in what police are describing as a non-random attack, and which they are investigating as a possible hate crime. Zella is described by friends as someone who "wanted to embrace life, an inspiration to others". Zella was 21 years old. Keyonna Blakeney Rockville, Maryland 16-Apr-2016 Keyonna Blakeney, a black transgender woman, was found stabbed to death in a Rockville, Maryland motel room. Two men from Southeast D.C. were arrested in connection with her murder. Keyonna's Facebook page says she was from Upper Marlboro, attended Bowie State University and worked as a makeup artist. She celebrated her 22nd birthday just days before her death. Crystal Edmonds Baltimore, Maryland 16-Sep-2016 Crystal was shot in the back of the head and left for dead. Neighbors heard gunfire and called for the police, who found Ms. Edmonds on the sidewalk. She was transported to a local hospital and died of her wounds later that morning. Police currently report no leads into who murdered Crystal. She was 32 years old. Alphonza Watson Baltimore, Maryland 22-Mar-2017 Alphonza was shot in the stomach during the early hours of the morning. Residents reported hearing gunfire and someone calling for help. They also saw two men running from the scene, who escaped in a car. The police found her in the street and she was transported to a nearby hospital, but died of her wounds. Alphonza was 38 years old. |
Our Community Outside Maryland
November 2016
Mayla Gonzales Isabela, Luzon, Philippines 1-Nov-2016 Mayla was beaten to death. Her killers thought she was a cisgender woman, and became angry when they discovered she was transgender. They beat her and smashed her skull with a 2x2 wooden beam. Mayla was 25 years old. Celeste Córdoba, Argentina 16-Nov-2016 Celeste was found by neighbors on the street with multiple wounds in the arms and legs. She was taken to a hospital and died there. Celeste was 35 years old. Evelyn Zulma Alegría Robles Guatemala 18-Nov-2016 Evelyn was murdered at the inside of her home. She was an activist of the OTRANS organization and had interim protective measures from a case in which she intervened. E.J. Pereira Gomes Campos dos Goytacazes, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 21-Nov-2016 She was found in the street shot five times. She was 26 years old. Juninho da Mangueira Guará, São Paulo, Brazil 21-Nov-2016 Juninho was discovered dead with five gunshots. Juninho was 26 years old. Münich Oliveira Moreno Sorocaba, São Paulo, Brazil 24-Nov-2016 Patricia Araújo São Paulo, Brazil 27-Nov-2016 Dandara Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil 28-Nov-2016 She was shot in the head multiple times. December 2016
Bel Ziza Guarabira, Paraiba, Brazil 2-Dec-2016 She was fond naked from the waist down in the parking lot of an abandoned commercial site. Police believe she died of strangulation or asphyxiation. She was 35 years old. M.D. Machado Pontal do Paraná, Paraná, Brazil 3-Dec-2016 She was shot multiple times -- in the head, chest, and back -- at a bus stop. She was 23 years old. W.R. da Silva Farias Viamão, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil 7-Dec-2016 She had returned from school at night and stopped at a hot dog stand outside her house to get something to eat, where she was shot multiple times. Her mother heard the shots and ran out into the street to find her daughter already dead. She was 18 years old. R.A. de Sá Maceió, Alagoas, Brazil 10-Dec-2016 She was shot three times while inside a bar. She was 44 years old. G.A. de Godoy Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil 13-Dec-2016 She was shot several times in the head, and died in the street before emergency services could reach her. She was 17 years old. D. De Souza Campos dos Goytacazes, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 16-Dec-2016 She was found dead in a park with three gunshot wounds to her back and neck. She was 23 years old. India Monroe Newport News, Virginia, USA 21-Dec-2016 India was found shot to death, along with Mark Gray, in a home. India was 29 years old. Flavia Sorocaba, São Paulo, Brazil 31-Dec-2016 She was reported to have died of respiratory failure, but the circumstances of how are unclear. Family and friends believe she was murdered. Gaucha J. Helen Contagem, Minas Gerais, Brazil 31-Dec-2016 She was found dead with five gunshot wounds on a deserted road outside the city. , USAJanuary 2017
Mesha Caldwell Canton, Mississippi 4-Jan-2017 Mesha was a hair and makeup artist. She is described by a friend as “a happy person who loved everyone and never met a stranger.” She was shot to death. Mesha was 41 years old. Aila Fontinelly Teresina, Piauí , Brazil 5-Jan-2017 She was sitting on the steps outside her house when she was attacked by three teenagers who shot her to death. The youths were later apprehended and confessed to the crime. She was 17 years old. Jamie Lee Wounded Arrow Sioux Falls, South Dakota, USA 6-Jan-2017 Jamie Lee was a 28 year old two-spirit transgender woman. Friends describe her as "originally from the Pine Ridge Indian reservation and a proud Oglala Lakota trans woman." She studied social work at Oglala Lakota College and nursing at a Georgetown University summer program. Jamie Lee was found dead in her apartment. The manner of her death has not been reported. Mirela da Silva Bauru, São Paulo, Brazil 13-Jan-2017 Mirela was brutally beaten in September 2016, and had been hospitalized since with severe head trauma. After four months of care she died of her injuries. Mirela was 42 years old. Strawberry Shortcake Paranaguá, Paraná, Brazil 15-Jan-2017 She was shot multiple times while waiting at a bus stop. Paula Fernandes - Lady Dayana Parintins, Amazonas, Brazil 19-Jan-2017 Paula was stabbed 13 times in the head and chest. She was found behind a sculpture in a city square. According to witnesses, the man suspected of killing her sat in a nearby bar, smoked a cigarette and had a beer, and only left after shouting to people that he had committed the killing. Paula was 34 years old. Sandra Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 19-Jan-2017 Sandra was shot several times while sitting in a parked car. Agatha Lios Brasília, Federal District, Brazil 28-Jan-2017 Agatha was found stabbed to death. Paola Oliveira Russas, Ceará, Brazil 30-Jan-2017 Paola was found dead alongside a highway. She had been badly beaten. Paola was 30 years old. February 2017
Amna Riyadh, Saudi Arabia 1-Feb-2017 Amna was arrested by Saudi police, along with a friend, for "dressing as a woman in public", which is a punishable offence in the kingdom. Police allegedly put her into a sack and beat her with sticks while she was in custody. Amna was a native of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, who was in Saudi Arabia for work. Amna was 35 years old. Meeno Riyadh, Saudi Arabia 1-Feb-2017 Meeno was arrested by Saudi police, along with a friend, for "dressing as a woman in public", which is a punishable offence in the kingdom. Police allegedly put her into a sack and beat her with sticks while she was in custody. Meeno was a native of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, who was in Saudi Arabia for work. Meeno was 26 years old. Ágatha Mont Itapevi, São Paulo, Brazil 4-Feb-2017 Ágatha was murdered for using the women's restroom at the university where she was studying. She was found in the street naked, with signs of strangulation, a wound to her head, and injuries to her face and arms. Ágatha was 26 years old. Unidentified Woman Guarujá, São Paulo, Brazil 8-Feb-2017 She was found stoned to death in the street. She was 34 years old. Jojo Striker Toledo, Ohio, USA 8-Feb-2017 Jojo was found dead in a garage, She had suffered a single gunshot wound to her torso. She was 23 years old. Dandara dos Santos Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil 15-Feb-2017 She was attacked by a group of men in the street. They beat her with a piece of wood, kicked her in the head, and smashed a stone on her head. Afterwards, they shot her. One of the men who participated in her murder videotaped the crime. Dandara was 42 years old. Unidentified Woman Caçapava, São Paulo, Brazil 17-Feb-2017 She was walking down the street with a friend when the driver of a passing car called out to her. The car returned shortly after and the driver fired a single gunshot that struck her in the head. She died on the scene. A. da Silva Maciel São Sebastião, São Paulo, Brazil 18-Feb-2017 She was found murdered in her home by four gun shots to the head. She was 27 years old. Mirella de Carlo Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil 19-Feb-2017 Mirella's lifeless body was found on the bed in her apartment. She had marks and bruises on her body, and a strip of cloth was tied around her neck. The autopsy revealed she had died of asphyxia. On the day before her murder, she had reported being beaten by her boyfriend to the police. She was 39 years old. Jaquarrius Holland Monroe, Louisiana, USA 19-Feb-2017 Jaquarrius was shot in the head during an argument. She was taken to a hospital where she was pronounced dead from her injuries. The suspect has been named by witnesses and police are seeking an arrest. Jaquarrius loved to do makeup and hairstyling, and was a big fan of singer K. Michelle. Friends remember her as warm and giving. Jaquarrius was 18 years old. KeKe Collier / Tiara Richmond Chicago, Illinois, USA 21-Feb-2017 KeKe was shot multiple times while sitting in a car with a man. She was 24 years old. Sameera Krishnan Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia 23-Feb-2017 Krishnan who worked in a florist shop, was attacked with a knife and received slash wounds to her hands, arm, head, and legs, and was shot up to three times. Reportedly her attackers were three masked men who had arrived in two cars. She was 27 years old. Camila São Gonçalo, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 23-Feb-2017 Camila died as the result of a brutal beating delivered by approximately 10 men. A priest happened to pass by and begged for the beating to end. She was rescued and taken to a clinic for an exam and was released, only to be rushed to a hospital some hours later, unable to breathe. She was 22 years old. Chyna Gibson (Chyna Doll Dupree) New Orleans, Louisiana, USA 25-Feb-2017 Chyna was shot 10 times while outside a shopping center. She had traveled from her current home in California to visit friends for Mardis Gras. She was 31 years old. Emanuelle Muniz Anápolis, Goiás, Brazil 26-Feb-2017 Emanuelle was kidnapped and stoned to death. Her body was found by her own mother on a road in a rural part of the town. Emanuelle was last seen alive getting into a car outside of a nightclub. She was 21 years old. Lorrane São Luis, Maranhão, Brazil 26-Feb-2017 Lorrane was murdered with two gunshots -- one in the head and the other in the buttocks -- in a public square where the annual Carnival was taking place. No witnesses have come forward. Ciara McElveen New Orleans, Louisiana, USA 27-Feb-2017 Ciara was stabbed to death while celebrating Mardi Gras. She was dragged out of a car by the driver after being stabbed and dumped into the road. She was 26 years old. Zé de Marrocos Guarabira, Paraíba, Brazil 28-Feb-2017 She was stabbed to death in the city center at the end of Carnival. A man was arrested for her murder. March 2017
Suji Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India 2-Mar-2017 Suji took her own life by jumping from a bridge into the River Adyar. Suji's aunt reports that she had been feeling very depressed and was drinking heavily on the day of her suicide. Suji was 30 years old. Michelly Garcia Pelotas, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil 3-Mar-2017 She was shot to death by two people on a motorcycle who came to her home and opened fire. Her brother was also shot, but did not have life-threatening wounds. She died of a gunshot wound to the head en route to the hospital. Michelly was 25 years old. Rubi Luziânia, Goiás, Brazil 6-Mar-2017 She was shot by a young man in a bar where she, another woman, and the man had been drinking together. Unidentified Woman Goiânia, Goiás, Brazil 6-Mar-2017 She was shot to death. She was with a friend who was not injured. The gunman was on a motorcycle and fled the scene after firing the deadly shots. Sandra Laranjeiras do Sul, Paraná, Brazil 8-Mar-2017 She was found dead in a city square where she had been sleeping since arriving in the city about a week before. She had been the victim of a beating and received head trauma three nights before. This is believed to have caused her death. Jennifer Celia Henrique Santa Fé do Sul, São Paulo, Brazil 10-Mar-2017 She was found in a building with severe head trauma. Jenni was a local social network icon, active in LGBT organizations, and sold cosmetics. She had reported two other assaults to police within days of her murder, including one by a man who lived near her home. Jennifer was 38 years old. Lexia A. Alves de Brito Santa Fé do Sul, São Paulo, Brazil 13-Mar-2017 She was stabbed in the back and ribs. Her murder took place on a main street in a square in the center of the city. Lexia was 30 years old. Gabriele Marchiori Cachoeirinha, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil 14-Mar-2017 She was found burned in an industrial area of the city. She had survived an assassination attempt in Porto Alegre earlier in the previous year. Gabriele was 19 years old. Camila Albuquerque Salvador, Bahia, Brazil 15-Mar-2017 She was found dead of more than 15 gunshots, beaten, her hands tied, and discarded near a dump. Camilia was 26 years old. Bruna Tavares Salto Grande, São Paulo, Brazil 16-Mar-2017 Her lifeless body was discovered by a worker on a rural highway. She had been stabbed multiple times, including in her neck. Bruna was 17 years old. Paola Dourados, Mato Grosso Do Sul, Brazil 22-Mar-2017 She was hit in head repeatedly and stabbed at 17 times by a group of other transgender women. Paola was 40 years old. Paulina Dourados, Mato Grosso Do Sul, Brazil 23-Mar-2017 She was shot 5 times, in th head, chest, and face, by two men on a motorcycle. She ran for a short distance and then fell to the ground, too injured to move. She died where she fell. Paulina was 22 years old. Unidentified Woman Paraíba, Brazil 24-Mar-2017 She was found dead with head trauma alongside a road. Wilka Vitória de Santo Antão, Pernambuco, Brazil 26-Mar-2017 She was found dead with multiple stab wounds to her back, neck, and abdomen. Wilka was 40 years old. Unidentified Woman Acará, Pará, Brazil 26-Mar-2017 She was found beaten to death in a thicket. April 2017
Unidentified Woman Campo Grande, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 3-Apr-2017 She was found dead in a vacant lot in the city. R.F. da Silva Guarabira, Paraíba, Brazil 4-Apr-2017 She was shot in the head while sitting in a rocking chair outside the front of her home. Sherlyn Montoya Tegucigalpa, Honduras 4-Apr-2017 Sherlyn was found wrapped in sacks and showed signs of strangulation. She had been missing since midnight April 2. Sherlyn was an activist and volunteered with Grupo de Mujeres Transexuales (Muñecas Arcoíris), the organization that originally reported her missing on social media. Sherlyn was 29 years old. Bianka Gonçalves Primavera do Leste, Mato Grosso, Brazil 7-Apr-2017 She was shot at least twice in the head and discovered alongside a major highway near dawn. She had also been robbed. Bianka was 22 years old. Kenne McFadden San Antonio, Texas, USA 8-Apr-2017 Kenne, a black transgender woman, was found dead in the San Antonio river. Her death, originally mistaken for accidental drowning, was reclassified as a homicide, and a person of interest has been identified by police. Kenne was described by a friend as "goofy and uplifting", and her Facebook page indicates she worked at a local restaurant and loved to sing. Kenne was 26 years old. Vitória Castro Araguaína, Tocantins, Brazil 10-Apr-2017 She succumbed in the hospital to severe head injuries she had sustained in a vicious beating four days earlier. Vitória was 36 years old. Camila São José dos Campos, São Paulo, Brazil 10-Apr-2017 Camila was beaten to death by a man she dated that night. Her killer was arrested and confessed to the crime. Camila was 45 years old. Unidentified Woman Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil 11-Apr-2017 She was found dead with a head injury in a thicket. She was estimated to be approximately 35 years old. A local resident told police that she had been missing since the previous day. Hérica Isidoro Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil 12-Apr-2017 Hérica died in the hospital after being in a coma for two months. She had been savagely attacked on February 12, beaten and thrown from a highway overpass. She never regained consciousness. Hérica was 24 years old. E. A. Moriera Itabuna, Bahia, Brazil 16-Apr-2017 She was found dead, shot three times, alongside a busy highway. Pinha Priscilla Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil 17-Apr-2017 Priscilla was savagely beaten. Although she was taken to the hospital, her injuries were too severe for her to recover. Samily Guimarã Baixada Fluminense, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 20-Apr-2017 She was found dead, shot several times, including in the head, near a river. Samily was 24 years old. Chay Reed Miami, Florida, USA 21-Apr-2017 Chay, a black transgender woman, was shot to death in the street while trying to escape her attacker. One friend said that Chay's three favorite things were to "eat, dance, and clown." She is remembered by another friend as "a light, always trying to make everyone around her happy.” Chay was 28 years old. Marroni Matos Belém, Pará, Brazil 22-Apr-2017 Marroni was found dead in her home. She had been stabbed 18 times. Marroni worked as a hairdresser from her home. Marroni was 51 years old. A. R. Marcossone Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil 23-Apr-2017 Ms. Marcossone was approached by two men and gunned down with at least 25 shots to her head and trunk. She was 27 years old. Eloá Silva João Pessoa, Paraíba, Brazil 27-Apr-2017 Eloá was shot in the chest during a home invasion. She was taken by ambulance to a local hospital, but died of her injuries. Eloá was 17 years old. Unidentified Woman Barcarena, Pará, Brazil 29-Apr-2017 She died from two stab wounds. Mona Vitória de Santo Antão, Pernambuco, Brazil 29-Apr-2017 Mona was shot to death. Layza Mello Vila Velha, Espirito Santo, Pernambuco, Brazil 30-Apr-2017 Layza was shot four times. She was 28 years old. May 2017
Sophia Castro Contagem, Minas Gerais, Brazil 3-May-2017 Sophia was struck on the head with a hammer and then strangled. She was 21 years old. Kenneth Bostick New York City, New York, USA 4-May-2017 Kenneth, a black transgender man, was found unconscious on the sidewalk on April 25th. He had reportedly been hit in the head repeatedly with a metal pipe. He was taken to a hospital and treated for head injuries. He later died of his injuries. Kenneth was remembered by friends as quiet and unassuming. Kenneth was 59 years old. Thadeu Nascimento Salvador, Bahia, Brazil 7-May-2017 Thadeu was found dead in the street. He had been beaten and strangled. He had worked as a computer salesman. Thadeu was 24 years old. Jennifer Kauã Holanda Itaitinga, Ceará, Brazil 9-May-2017 Jennifer was in a government employment office, when two men wearing helmets came in, went to the room where she was filling out work applications, and shot her several times in the head, killing her. Jennifer had recently filed a complaint with police about threats she had received. Jennifer was 24 years old. Fernanda Ponta Grossa, Paraná, Brazil 10-May-2017 Fernanda was found dead from gunshots to the chest next to a railway line. She was 24 years old. Chaiane Cachoeira do Sul, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil 13-May-2017 She was found dead in an ally from multiple knife wounds to her mouth, neck, and wrist. She was 27 years old. Unidentified Woman Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil 13-May-2017 She was found dead, stabbed in the back of the neck on the banks of the Fortaleza-Caucaia railroad. Ketlin Juazeiro do Norte, Ceará, Brazil 13-May-2017 She was found dead from multiple knife wounds. She was 31 years old. Unidentified Woman Morro Agudo, São Paulo, Brazil 15-May-2017 She was found dead in a vacant lot from multiple knife wounds. She was 25 years old. Sherrell Faulkner Charlotte, North Carolina, USA 16-May-2017 Sherrell, a black transgender woman, was found beside a dumpster on November 30, 2016, with significant trauma from a brutal assault. She died May 16th from the injuries related to the assault. Police have ruled her death a homicide. Sherrell's cousin remembers her as "an angel". Sherrell was 46 years old. Pâmela Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil 21-May-2017 Pâmela was stabbed to death at the Hotel Ruby. A.R. Marcossone Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil 23-May-2017 She was shot at close range in the head and chest more than 25 times by two men. She was 27 years old. Grace Kelly Salvador, Bahia, Brazil 25-May-2017 She was found dead in her home, either from asphyxiation or poisoning, on the day of the Second Free LGBT Conference. Her death is being investigated as a hate crime. Grace, a nursing technician, was 27 years old. Lalá Feira de Santana, Bahia, Brazil 25-May-2017 Lalá was shot to death by a man on a motorcycle. She was taken to a hospital, but succumbed to gunshot wounds to her head and chest. Lalá was 22 years old. Joyce Jane Padilha Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 26-May-2017 Joyce was a pioneer in the trans community; she was one of the first transgender women to be part of the Afroreggae Cultural Group Rainbow Beyond Project. Joyce had been missing for a week before her mutilated body was found by police in an alligator enclosure. Sheila Medeiros Três Pontas, Minas Gerais, Brazil 29-May-2017 Sheila was found after being missing for two days dead in an alley. The cause of her death was not apparent. Sheila was 37 years old. J.H. Pereira Governador Valadares, Minas Gerais, Brazil 30-May-2017 She was found dead alongside a hiway from gunshots to the back. She was 22 years old. June 2017
Jessica Rubi Mori Higüey, Dominican Republic 3-Jun-2017 Jessica's body was found dismembered in a wasteland outside the city. A man was arrested in connection with her murder. Jessica was an activist with the community organization Este Amor. A. Alves Nascimento Balneário Rincão, Santa Catarina, Brazil 4-Jun-2017 She was found dead in the road with two gunshots to the back of her head. She was 22 years old. Natasha Taylon Castanhal, Pará, Brazil 5-Jun-2017 She was found alongside a hiway with gunshot wounds. She was taken by ambulance to a hospital, but died of her injuries. She was 34 years old. Tavita Montes Colima, Mexico 5-Jun-2017 Tavita was an activist and a university graduate with a degree in Advertising and Public Relations. She was strangled to death by her boyfriend after a quarrel. Her body was found a few days later in the trunk of her car. The boyfriend was arrested for her murder. Tavita was 27 years old. Natasha Varginha, Minas Gerais, Brazil 6-Jun-2017 She was shot in the face and chest. Natasha was taken by ambulance to a hospital, but died of her injuries. She was 29 years old. Lais Salvador, Bahia, Brazil 10-Jun-2017 Lais was found by police still alive in a garbage dump. She was shot six times in the nape of her neck, shoulder, abdomen, and back. Lais died while waiting for transport to the hospital. Renata Uberlândia, Minas Gerais, Brazil 10-Jun-2017 Renata had been seen arguing with two men shortly before being attacked. The men left, returned in a car, and beat her to death with a large stick and the stock of a long gun. She died of severe head trauma. Renata was 24 years old. Josie Berrios Ithaca, New York, USA 13-Jun-2017 Josie's burned body was found at a construction site in the city. A can of gasoline was next to her body. A man was arrested the same day and charged with second degree murder and arson. Berrios performed drag under the name Kimbrella Rosé with the House of Merlot, and was in the process of adopting the name Kendra Adams. A friend remembers her as strong and very positive. Josie was 28 years old. Julio Petruk Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil 15-Jun-2017 Julio, a young transman, was shot seven times in the face after leaving his girlfriend's house. Julio was 20 years old. L. Da Silva Santos Caraguá, São Paulo, Brazil 16-Jun-2017 She was found dead, wrapped in a sheet, her body hidden in a thicket alongside a road. She had been shot three times and savagely attacked with a knife, almost severing her neck. She was 35 years old. Barbara Maceió, Alagoas, Brazil 18-Jun-2017 Barbara was killed by a hit and run driver. She was well known and well liked in her neighborhood. Passersby stayed to assist her, but she died before emergency services could reach her. Unidentified Woman Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil 19-Jun-2017 She was found shot to death in the Arrudas River. Camily Victoria Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil 22-Jun-2017 Camily was shot to death. Nicolly Santos Vitória de Santo Antão, Pernambuco, Brazil 22-Jun-2017 Nicolly was stabbed to death. She was 21 years old. Denise Aracaju, Sergipe, Brazil 22-Jun-2017 Denise and her friend were shot by two men during a home invasion. Denise was well known and well liked within her community. Denise was 53 years old. C. Barroso de Oliveira Belém, Pará, Brazil 24-Jun-2017 She was found shot to death in her home. She was 45 years old. Ava Le’Ray Barrin Athens, Georgia, USA 25-Jun-2017 Ava, a 17 year old black transgender girl, was fatally shot after an argument with an acquaintance, who has been charged with her murder and aggravated assault. People came from as far away as Chicago to mourn Ava's passing and remember her life at a vigil held in Athens. Tabata Brandão Rondonópolis, Mato Grosso, Brazil 25-Jun-2017 Tabata was found dead with four gunshot wounds. She was 30 years old. Ney V. Oliveira Apuarema, Bahia, Brazil 25-Jun-2017 She was stabbed to death during an argument in a bar with the bar's owners. Ney was 20 years old. Sandra De Souza Medeiros São Carlos, São Paulo, Brazil 25-Jun-2017 Sandra ended her own life by hanging. Her body, along with a farewell note, was found in her home by a friend. Sandra was well loved by the local LGBT community. Sandra was 35 years old. Carla Maceió, Alagoas, Brazil 28-Jun-2017 Carla was followed by four men after leaving a bar on the afternoon of June 25. The men brutally beat and stabbed Carla, and then fled. She was taken to a hospital and died three days later. |
July 2017
Ebony Morgan Lynchburg, Virginia, USA 2-Jul-2017 Ebony was shot multiple times by an unknown assailant. She was transported to a local hospital but could not be revived and was pronounced dead from her injuries. Her death is being investigated as a homocide and a possible hate crime. Ebony was 28 years old. Larissa Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil 2-Jul-2017 Larissa was found shot to death. Rayane da Silva Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil 2-Jul-2017 Rayane was shot at least 15 times in the doorway to the shop she owned. She was locking up the shop for the night when three men approached and opened fired. She died immediately. Rayane was 35 years old. Larissa Valverde Mount Sorriso, Matto Grosso, Brazil 2-Jul-2017 Larissa was attacked from behind by a man wielding a screwdriver. He stabbed her four times, then sodomized her with the screwdriver before fleeing. She died in the place where she was attacked. Larissa 24 years old. Vicky Spears 3-Jul-2017 Diadema, São Paulo, Brazil Vicky, a young transgender woman, was murdered with 7 gunshots. Nicholas Domingues Juiz de Fora, Minas Gerais, Brazil 3-Jul-2017 Nicholas was a student at Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora (UFJF), a bachelor's degree in human sciences, a militant of the PCB and a fighter against all oppression and exploitation of this capitalist society. Nicholas experienced a lot of prejudice and trans-hate, and so feared rejection from his family, that he ended his own life. Yadira Tehuacán, Puebla, Mexico 6-Jul-2017 Yadira was stabbed to death in a bar. An emergency team was summoned to assist but found her dead on their arrival. Yadira was 50 years old. Anna Sophia João Pessoa, Paraíba, Brazil 8-Jul-2017 Anna was walking with her twin brother in a public square when a man drinking at an outside table pulled a gun and fired several shots at Anna. At least one struck her in the head. She was taken to a hospital, but was pronounced dead due to severe head trauma. A retired Sgt. of the Paraíba Military Police was arrested for her murder and confessed to the crime, saying that he killed Anna "because he does not like homosexuals." Anna was 16 years old. Bruna Dos Santos Pelotas, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil 9-Jul-2017 Bruna was found beaten and shot to death on a football field near her family's home. There was evidence that she had also been raped. Friends remember her as alays having a big smile and being so happy that she was living her truth. Bruna was 22 years old. Cauã Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil 9-Jul-2017 Cauã made a living by watching parked cars and preventing vandalism or theft. He was shot four times while working, presumably by someone trying to steal one of the cars under his car. Cauã was 23 years old. M. Ferreira Avelino Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil 13-Jul-2017 M. was a transgender man, a barber and the owner of a beauty salon in a shopping center. A robbery occurred at an ATM near the salon. Armed security tried to intervene and the robbers took M. and used him as a human shield while firing on security. M. was shot in the head in the gunfire exchange. He died in the hospital. M. was 26 years old. Thalia Rio Verde, Goiás, Brazil 14-Jul-2017 Thalia was found dead in her car from multiple gunshots, mainly to the head. Neighbors heard shots around 3:00 a.m. and summoned the police, who arrived and found Thalia already deceased. Thalia was 29 years old. Michelle Caxias, Maranhão, Brazil 17-Jul-2017 Michelle was found shot to death inside a home she was visiting with three other people. Armed men broke into the house and started firing, striking Michelle three times. She died at the scene. Michelle was 29 years old. Sophia Charlotty Campo Mourão, Paraná, Brazil 17-Jul-2017 Sophia was killed by multiple stab wounds to her chest, one of which pireced her heart, and abdomen. She was seen fleeing from a couple who left a vehicle she had been in. The man chased her, shouting repeatedly "You have to die!" Sophia fell and the man attacked her with a knife. The couple then got back in the car and fled the scene. Sophia was 22 years old. Camila Guedes Monte Mor, São Paulo, Brazil 20-Jul-2017 Sophia was found dead by her mother in the bathroom of the house where they lived. She was stabbed in the neck and the back. Camila was 31 years old. Gil Pereira da Costa Rio Branco, Acre, Brazil 20-Jul-2017 Gil was a transgender man who made his living selling CDs. He was shot to death by two men on bicycles as he was crossing a bridge. The men fired two shots, both of which struck Gil in the head, killing him instantly. Gil was 33 years old. E.A. da Silva Maceió, Alagoas, Brazil 21-Jul-2017 E.A. was shot four times and died overnight in a public square. E.A. was 40 years old. Unidentified Woman Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais , Brazil 22-Jul-2017 She was found dead with multiple stab wounds in the head and neck near a railway line. She was reported to be between 35 and 45 years old. Natália Pimentel Várzea Grande, Mato Grosso, Brazil 25-Jul-2017 Natália was walking on a sidewalk with a friend when she was struck by a hit and run driver who appeared to intentionally run her down. After hitting her the first time, the driver backed the car up and ran her over again. The incident was captured on video by a camera on a shopfront in the neighborhood. Natália was 22 years old. Leona Albuquerque Salvador, Bahia, Brazil 27-Jul-2017 Leona was shot to death in the street in the middle of the afternoon. Police have no suspects and no leads. Kajal Patna, Bihar, India 29-Jul-2017 Kajal was murdered by her partner of six years during an argument over ownership of a plot of land. Her killer slit her throat with a surgical blade. Kajal was 40 years old. Aurinete Aldemir de Sousa Patos do Piauí, Piauí, Brazil 31-Jul-2017 Aurinete followed someone into a dark street near the home where she lived with her parents, where she was jumped by several people and stabbed in the neck. She was able to run home, where she told the names of her attackers and then collapsed. Her parents summoned an ambulance and she was taken to a hospital, but died of a hemorrhage from her wound. Aurinete was 21 years old. Gabriela Sousa Maracanaú, Ceará, Brazil 31-Jul-2017 Gabriela was shot three times while walking along a hiway, and died instantly. According to witnesses, she was attacked by two men on a motorcycle. Gabriela was 19 years old. TeeTee Dangerfield Atlanta, Georgia, USA 31-Jul-2017 TeeTee was shot and killed by an unknown assailant. TeeTee worked in a restaurant at Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, where a day-long memorial service was held in the interfaith chapel. TeeTee was active in the union as a shop steward, and is remembered by Local 23 as warm and friendly, and as a leader in the union, seeking to become "the best shop steward our union has ever seen." TeeTee is remembered by friends and colleagues as a happy and vivacious person. TeeTee was 32 years old. August 2017
Unidentified Woman João Pessoa, Paraíba, Brazil 1-Aug-2017 She was found deceased at dawn, beaten and shot in the head. Her body had been dragged a short distance to where she was discovered in a vacant lot. Mary Montilla Palmeira dos Índios, Alagoas, Brazil 2-Aug-2017 Mary was chased by two people as she left a bar, who attacked her with a knife. She was stabbed several times in the neck. Her attackers discarded the knife near her body and fled. Mary was 26 years old. Charliane Silve Barreto Itabuna, Bahia, Brazil 2-Aug-2017 Charliane was found dead on a strip of land near a highway. She had been shot once behind the ear. People who live in the aresa reported that they hear gunfire around 2:00 am, and some had seen Charliane near the bus station earlier in the night. Charliane was 25 years old. Bruna Laclose Pinheiro Machado, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil 6-Aug-2017 Bruna was stabbed several times by a man with a history of violence. She died at the spot where she was attacked. The man was later arrested by police when he went to a gas station and attacked another person. He has confessed to Bruna's murder. Sihle Duncan Village, East London, South Africa 6-Aug-2017 Sihle was going home after a night out at a tavern in Duncan Village when a man made sexual advances at her. When she refused his advances, the man became aggressive and attacked her with a knife, killing her. Paulinha da Silva Palmares, Pernambuco, Brazil 8-Aug-2017 Paulinha was seen leaving a bar with a man. She was later found stabbed to death in the street. Paulinha was 38 years old. Gwynevere River Song Waxahachie, Texas, USA 12-Aug-2017 Gwynevere was shot to death in their home. There was reportedly an argument between Gwynevere and another person in the home that day; the other person was wounded and hospitalized. Gwynevere, a University of Texas alum, identified as "femandrogyne" and bisexual, and used they/their pronouns. Gwynevere was 26 years old. T.J. Gomes da Silva João Pessoa, Paraíba, Brazil 12-Aug-2017 TJ was found dead in the street, shot three times in the head. TJ was 21 years old. J. Negrete Chilac, Puebla, Mexico 13-Aug-2017 She was found dead in the street with blunt force trauma to the head. Sufaid Nowshera, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan 14-Aug-2017 Sufaid was killed by Amir, an estranged friend, who would not accept that the frienship was over, demanding that Sufaid meet with him. Enraged at the refusal, Amir brought another man with him to confront Sufaid, and shot Sufaid. Sufaid was 17 years old. Hilario López Ruiz Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, Mexico 15-Aug-2017 Hilario was beaten and suffocated by a man because she was transgender. Her killer dumped her body in a rainwater containment well with a plastic bag tied around her head. Hilario was 26 years old. Gauri Aluva, Kerala, India 15-Aug-2017 Gauri, a native of Tamil Nadu, was found dead in a thicket near St. Xavier's college. She has signs of having been strangled with a rope or rough cord. Her body was partially covered by a sheet. Gauri was 35 years old. Dianna Della Veja Limoeiro, Pernambuco, Brazil 18-Aug-2017 Dianna was found dead in a house. She had been shot multiple times. Kiwi Herring St. Louis, Missouri, USA 22-Aug-2017 Kiwi, a black transgender woman, was killed by police responding to a report that she had stabbed a neighbor. Police reported that when they confronted her, she cut one of them with a knife, and they fatally shot her. Witnesses said two officers fired a total of seven shots striking Kiwi. She was pronounced dead at the scene. Kiwi was a married transgender woman raising three young boys ― ages 4, 7 and 8 - who had complained of threats and ongoing harassment from her neighbor. Kiwi was 30 years old. Evelin Ferrari Caruaru, Pernambuco, Brazil 22-Aug-2017 Evelin was found dead near old construction debris on a dirt road. She had been shot multiple times. She had been homess at the time of her murder. Evelin was 23 years old. R. S. Durán Morelos, Puebla, Mexico 26-Aug-2017 She was found murdered by gunshots in an industrial park in the city. Lili Xaynna Shayuri Morganna Cachoeira, Bahia, Brazil 27-Aug-2017 Lili was president of the Gay Group Association of Cachoeira, Bahia. Lili coordinated seven LGBT pride parades in the municipality, the first in 2010, and would coordinate in 2018 the eighth parade. Lili was shot to death by three men in a silver Honda Civic on the Paraguaçu River near one of the city's main squares. Lili was 41 years old. Misty Garcia Usulután, El Salvador 28-Aug-2017 Misty was found dead outside of a sports stadium. She had been beaten to death. Misty was 29 years old. Chanda Sharmeeli Karachi, Pakistan 30-Aug-2017 Chanda was standing outside with a small group of transgender women, discussing the recent transgender census, when they were set upon by several men in a car, who hurled eggs at the women. The men began harassing and arguing with the women, and Chanda was shot. She was taken to a hospital where she was declared dead on arrival. Chanda was 30 years old. September 2017
Daniele Jesus Lafon Pocos de Caldas, Minas Gerais, Brazil 2-Sep-2017 Daniele was found in the house where she lived. Neighbors became concerned when they had not seen her for a few days and her dog was acting strangely, and summoned the police who found her body. She had been stabbed in the neck and head with a pair of scissors. Family members suspect a former companion in Daniele's murder. Daniele was 47 years old. Flávia Furtado Santos, São Paulo, Brazil 3-Sep-2017 Flávia was sitting at a sidewalk table outside a bar with a group of friends when a man walked up and shot her twice in the chest, then fled. Flávia tried to run for safety, but was too badly injured to reach indoors and collapsed on the sidewalk. Her murder was captured on CCTV. Flávia was 47 years old. Rai Petrolândia, Perbambuco, Brazil 3-Sep-2017 Rai was found stoned to death on the banks of a river. She had been drinking at a waterfront bar when unknown persons began stoning her. Rai was 34 years old. Kashmire Redd Gates, New York, USA 4-Sep-2017 Kashmire, a black transgender man, was fatally stabbed in his home, allegedly by his partner after an argument. She has been arrested and charged with first degree manslaughter in Kashmire's death. Kashmire was 28 years old. Nicole Rondonópolis, Mato Grosso, Brazil 5-Sep-2017 Nicole was found dead from multiple stab wounds in the kitchenette of the home where she lived. Neighbors reported later that they had heard the sounds of an altercation, but didn't think much of it until they did not see Nicole the next morning. Nicole was 25 years old. Ana Carolina Nascimento Araraquara, São Paulo, Brazil 5-Sep-2017 Ana was found dead beneath her car. Neighbors called police and fire rescue for help at about 10:00 pm, and when they arrived they found Ana already dead. When they pulled her from under the car, they found her back badly burned from the exhaust system, as the car was still running. The medical examiner identified the cause of death as asphyxiation. Ana was 26 years old. Baiana Teixeira Sorriso, Matto Grosso, Brazil 5-Sep-2017 Baiana was found dead in her home with a knife embedded in her face. She was found by neighbors, who had heard an argument in the kitchenette of her home and came later to check on her. Baiana was 25 years old. Alexssandra Mendes São Paulo, Brazil 7-Sep-2017 Alexssandra was shot to death by an unseen attacker in a car that stopped at a corner near where she was. She died before emergency rescue workers could reach her. Alexssandra was 38 years old. Bruna Monteiro Taguatinga, Federal District, Brazil 8-Sep-2017 Bruna was sitting with her boyfriend in a car near the bus terminal. Another car passed by and the two occupants fired several shots into the car. Bruna was struck in the head and died immediately. Bruna was 26 years old. Lorane Camocim de São Félix, Pernambuco, Brazil 8-Sep-2017 Lorane was shot five times in front of a church. Derricka Banner Charlotte, North Carolina, USA 12-Sep-2017 Derricka, a black transgender woman, was shot while sitting in a car. Her attacker was arrested later that day and charged with her murder, as well as armed robbery and shooting into an occupied vehicle. Derricka was 26 years old. Ally Steinfeld Cahool, Missouri, USA 14-Sep-2017 Ally, been missing since September 1, was found dead near a trailer, killed by multiple stab wounds. Her body had been burned in an attempt to conceal the evidence of murder. Two 18 year olds, and a 24-year old, were charged with first-degree murder and abandonment of a corpse. Police estimate that she was likely killed September 3, six days before her birthday, and say that they expect more arrests in connection with her murder. Ally's sister remembers her as "a very loving, outgoing person" who "didn't like conflict whatsoever." Ally was 17 years old. Larissa Paiva Serra, Espírito Santo, Brazil 14-Sep-2017 Larissa was shot to death. Safira Salvador, Bahia, Brazil 15-Sep-2017 Safira was found dead of gunshots near a major hiway. Scout Schultz Atlanta, Georgia, USA 16-Sep-2017 Scout was shot and killed by Georgia Tech Campus Police. According to press reports, Scout was in emotional distress when they walked toward police carrying a knife before they were shot. Scout identified as nonbinary, bisexual, and intersex, and used they/them pronouns. Scout was president of Georgia Tech's Pride Alliance. Protests were held on campus following Scout's death. Scout was 21 years old. Unidentified Woman Camaçari, Bahia, Brazil 16-Sep-2017 She was found dead from gunshots in a public square. Ana Coutti França Cabo Frio, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 18-Sep-2017 Ana was walking with a group of transwomen when she was struck in the chest and underarm by gunfire from a speeding car. She was taken by ambulence to a local hospital and underwent surgery, but died from the severity of her wounds. Ana was 25 years old. Sisi Thibert Montreal, Quebec, Canada 18-Sep-2017 Sisi was stabbed multiple times in her home by a man. She was taken to a hospital for treatment but died of her injuries. Sisi was 26 years old. Kaelane Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil 20-Sep-2017 She was shot twice in the head by two men in the street. Kaelane was 20 years old. Spencer Netto Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil 23-Sep-2017 Spencer was a gender-fluid trans person. They were found dead near the train tracks with knife wounds to the back and neck, and severe facial trauma from beating. Local authorities are treating this as a hate crime. Spencer was 25 years old. Lu Brasil Altamira, Pará, Brazil 24-Sep-2017 Lu was found dead in the house where she lived. Her feet were tied together, with the rope wrapped around her neck, which also bore a large wound. She also had cuts around her mouth. Lu was a very popular and respected televison reporter for a local station. She was 23 years old. D.R. Pontes Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil 24-Sep-2017 She was found dead with a knife wound to the chest. She was 26 years old. Pamela Moreilândia, Pernambuco, Brazil 25-Sep-2017 Pamela was found dead in a thicket in a rural area. Her body showed signs of torture. She had been beaten, stoned, shot in the abdomen and had severe head trauma. Pamela was 29 years old. Danhy Zn Nascimento Leme, São Paulo, Brazil 25-Sep-2017 Danhy was found dead inside the house where he lived. Neighbors heard the young trans man's cried for help and summoned the rescue team, but they found the youth dead when they arrived. Danhy was 19 years old. Raissa Bote Uberaba, Minas Gerais, Brazil 26-Sep-2017 Raissa was killed by a stranger who came to her door, asked her name and if she were transgender, and then shot her twice -- once in the chest and again in the armpit -- before fleeing. Her friend, who had witnessed the attack, summoned the rescue team who transported Raissa to the hospital, where she died of her injuries. Raissa was 31 years old. Renatha Lemos Nova Mamoré, Rondônia, Brazil 28-Sep-2017 Renatha went missing on September 28th. The charred remains of her body were found two days later in a large char pit of a house. Authorities estimate that only about 15% of her remains were recovered. Renatha was 29 years old. Natália Moura Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil 30-Sep-2017 Natália was shot to death by unknown assailants who fired on her from a car as she was standing in front of a motel. She was taken by ambulance to a nearby hospital, but died from the severity of her injuries. Natália was 34 years old. Bianca Arnham, Gelderland, Netherlands 30-Sep-2017 Bianca, a native of Venezuela, was found dead under suspicious circumstances in a house where she did not live. Police suspect the man who lived there is responsible for her death. Police have not released the manner of her death, stating only that it was violent. Bianca was 32 years old. October 2017
Bru Lima Porto Feliz, São Paulo, Brazil 2-Oct-2017 Bru, a young trans man, hanged himself in the home where he lived with his mother. He left a note explaining his reasons. Bru was 17 years old. Michelle Cuiabá, Mato Grosso, Brazil 11-Oct-2017 Michelle was found dead oin her home by concerned neighbors who had not seen her. She was shot in the neck. Neighboprs believe her partner killed her, as he was known to be possessive and abusive to Michelle. Michelle was 47 years old. PHP Sousa Nanuque, Minas Gerais, Brazil 12-Oct-2017 She was found dead on the roadside, with gunshots to the head and a large wound opening her lower abdomen. She was 20 years old. J.C. Silva Cajueiro, Alagoas, Brazil 13-Oct-2017 She was shot to death. She was 30 years old. Bruna Rodriguez São Pedro, Sao Paulo, Brazil 14-Oct-2017 Bruna was stabbed to death by her cousin. Beatriz Presley Porto Velho, Rondônia, Brazil 18-Oct-2017 Beatriz's body was found in her home in an advanced state of decomposition by her family members. The door to the house was closed, but showed evidence of having been broken in. The manner of her death has not been determined. Beatriz was 43 years old. Azul Montoro Córdoba, Argentina 18-Oct-2017 Azul was found dead in a room in a boarding house that she was watching for a friend who was traveling. She had been stabbed 18 times, and there was also a dead dog in the room. A man has been arrested and charged with femicide, a hate crime. Azul was between 24 and 27 years old. Fernando Lino da Silva Arapiraca, Alagoas, Brazil 19-Oct-2017 Fernando, a young transman, was sitting inside his home and watching TV with his family, when two hooded men invaded the home and opened fire on him. Fernando was 21 years old. Nathalia Gurupi, Tocantins, Brazil 20-Oct-2017 Nathalia was shot four times while walking on a street. Her attack was captured on video camera, but whoever fired the shots was not visible to the camera. Nathalia was 27 years old. Stephanie Montez Robstown, Texas, USA 21-Oct-2017 Stephanie was found dead alongside a rural highway. She had been shot in the chest, abdomen, and shoulder. Stephanie was 47 years old. Unidentified Woman Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Peshawar, Pakistan 21-Oct-2017 An unidentified woman was found brutally tortured and murdered. Her body was left unattended overnight by a morgue and was refused last rights by the state contractor tasked with doing that exact task. TransAction Pakistan is seeking the public's help in identifying the woman, who appeared to have been dead for several days before her body was found. Bárbara Mendes João Pessoa, Paraíba, Brazil 21-Oct-2017 Bárbara was shot in the head and killed by a client. She fled from the car where they were meeting, but the man was able to gun her down. Witnesses called for emergency rescue, but Bárbara died of her injuries before they arrived. Bárbara was 22 years old. Verônica Alves Luziânia, Goiás, Brazil 22-Oct-2017 Verônica was sitting with friends enjoying drinks when a man approached her and demanded sex. She refused. A few minutes later, a vehicle passed by with someone firing gunshots from inside. Verônica was struck several times. Verônica was remembered by friends as a quiet person who worked in a local hair salon. Stefany Boa Vista, Roraima, Brazil 22-Oct-2017 Stefany was stabbed 23 times in a public place during early evening. A witness who knew Stefany said that she was stabbed by a man during an argument over money. An emergency team was summoned but she was already dead when they arrived. Stefany was 27 years old. Priscila Vasconcelos Sobral, Ceará, Brazil 24-Oct-2017 Priscila was found dead alongside a hiway near a gas station. She had been shot once in the chest. Priscila was 27 years old. Nayanne Rayalla Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 25-Oct-2017 Nayanne was involved in a fight with her aunt. She was beaten and struck several times with a broken bottle. She was taken to a hospital for treatment, but died of her injuries. Alessandra Rinaldi São Leopoldo, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil 25-Oct-2017 Alessandra died by suicide. Niely Lafontayne Macapá, Amapá, Brazil 29-Oct-2017 Niely was shot in the head and abdomen by one of two men who approached her on a motorcycle. They stle her purse and cell phone before fleeing. She was taken to a hospital for treatment but died of her injuries. Niely was 30 years old. M.B. da Silva Dias Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil 30-Oct-2017 She was stabbed repeatedly in her face and neck. She had confided in a friend recently that she had been thrown out of her house two months before by her mother who did not accept her gender identity, and had only just started doing sex work to survive. She was 21 years old. Giseli Itapissuma, Pernambuco, Brazil 30-Oct-2017 Giseli was found dead of gunshot wounds outside a prison. Candace Towns Macon, Georgia, USA 31-Oct-2017 Candace was found dead in an area of town with burned out and abandoned houses. She had been missing for several days before being found dead from gunshot wounds. She had survived an earlier shooting in 2009. Candance was 30 years old. November 2017
Eduarda Fernanda Missal, Paraná, Brazil 2-Nov-2017 Eduarda was found dead in a shallow hole in a vacant lot near a cemetery. She had been severely beaten and had sustained head trauma. Eduarda was 22 years old. Unidentified Woman Uberaba, Minas Gerais, Brazil 2-Nov-2017 She was found dead from a gunshot wound to the back in a rural area near a waterfall. She also had cigarette burns to the sole of one foot. She was approximately 30 years old. Shalom Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil 5-Nov-2017 Shalom went missing on November 5, when she failed to return home from getting a tattoo. She was found dead two days later in a house where she did not live. A bag was tied around her head and her body was in an advanced state of decomposition. Shalom was a tattoo artist and beautician. She was 33 years old. Petherson Santos São Paulo, Brazil 8-Nov-2017 Petherson died while defending his transgender sister from a man in the street who threatened to harm her. The incident escalated from words to blows. The two fell to the ground, fighting. Petherson struck his head in the fall, and the attacker continued to punch him in the head until fleeing on a bicycle. The emergency team was called, but Petherson died of head injuries at the scene. Petherson was 24 years old. Carlos H. Brandão Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 13-Nov-2017 Carlos was savagely beaten on his way to work on August 2nd and left to die. Both of his arms were broken, he had only two teeth left in his mouth, and he had suffered severe head trauma. He was discovered in a pool of blood and was taken to a hospital, already comatose. He was later transferred from the ICU to a regular ward, where his sister reported he suffered abuse and neglect from hospital staff. He was left unattended and without food or water for several days. His sister managed to have him transferred to another hospital on the 8th of November, but he died less than a week later of a combination of his injuries and malnutrition. Fernanda Guarapari, Espírito Santo, Brazil 16-Nov-2017 Fernanda was found dead with a gunshot wound to her shoulder. She was 28 years old. |
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