lead story - Body of transgender woman found in St. Helena Parish; police investigating as a homicide

Emma Kennedy
The Advocate

Amite City, LA

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www.townofamitecity.com

Washington (state) - Washington approves Nikki Kuhnhausen Bill to ban 'gay panic' defense of homicide

Press
KATU

Battle Ground, WA

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please press:  katu.com

Greece - Homicide at Moria refugee camp sparks riots

Benjamin Bathke
InfoMigrants

island of Lesbos, Greece

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ezs note:  Although it is in the last paragraph, mention is made of transgender people being at risk.  If you have an interest in Greece or Lesbos in particular, you may want to stay with InfoMigrants to stay in touch.

lead story - Police investigate 11th murder of a black transgender woman this year

Doha Madani
NBC News

Kansas City, MO

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ezs note:  If you live or work in Kansas City, MO (in particular, the Lykins neighborhood) and you have any information regarding the murder of Brooklyn Lindsey, please call the Kansas City police department at 816-234-5111.  Thanks. 

lead story - 3rd Jacksonville Transgender Homicide Sparks Pushback For Answers

Dan Scanlan
wjct

Jacksonville, FL

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Candace Towns Is The 25th Transgender Person Killed In Deadliest Year Yet

Paula Rogo
Essence

Candace Towns (1987-2017)

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ezs note:  If you vote for no other reason today, vote for Candace's memory.

Newsroom Notebook: Shine a light

Ray Holley
Sonoma West Times & News

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ezs note:  If you are feeling depressed or hopeless, there is help. One way is the National Suicide Prevention Hotline.  Please call 1-800-273-8255.  See - there is help!

Transgender woman fatally attacked in New York identified as 59-year-old Brenda Bostick

Chauncey Alcorn
Mic

New York City, 7th Av. and 28th Str.

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ezs note:  The information released a few days ago has been greatly updated.  Brenda Bostick's body was located near 7th Avenue and 28th Street (shown above).  If you have any information regarding her homicide, please call the 13th precinct at 212-477-7411.  Thanks.

US Marine's fervor for killing transgender Filipina upheld (Kuwait)

Press
Kuwait Times

Joseph Scott Pemberton

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please press:  http://news.kuwaittimes.net

Homicide Survivors Support Group hosts LGBTQIA+ vigil

Beatriz Alvarado
Corpus Christi Caller-Times

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please press:  http://www.caller.com

Wave of Violence Targets Transsexuals in Mexico (Mexico)

Press
teleSUR

Alessa Flores

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Family confirms St. Martin homicide victim was a transgender woman

Staff
WLOX

Dee Whigham

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ezs note:  If you see the person pictured in the photo, DO NOT approach him - let the police do their job.  They can be reached at 228-209-8124 or 228-769-3063.  Thanks.

Rest in peace, Dee.

Bad Excuses For Misgendering Transgender Victims Of Violence

Carlos Maza
Media Matters for America

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Vigil Planned Amid Homicide Investigation Of Transgender Woman

Peter D'Oench
CBS Miami

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ezs note:  Please, if you any information regarding Kristina's murder, call the Miami Police at 305-471-TIPS.  Don't let these vermin get away!

Cleveland Police Arrest Man They Say Killed Transgender Woman

Tony Merevick
http://www.buzzfeed.com

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Coroner says illicit silicone injection killed transgender woman

http://www.lgbtqnation.com


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ezs note:  I know... money is very, very tight... but if you are opting for silicone injections, be certain that the procedure is being carried out by a board-certified physician.  Sure, it's more expensive, BUT YOU'RE BETTER OFF ALIVE!!!

Suspect in beating death of transgender woman walks

 SHAYNA JACOBS
http://www.nydailynews.com/

*more here*

ezs note:  Please, I urge you, if you have any evidence that leads either to Mr. Wilson or to another suspect, feel better about yourself and turn this in.  Thanks.  

Outsider life of transgender community captured by Ce Ce's murder: Christopher Evans
Christopher Evans
http://www.cleveland.com/


*more here*

ezs note:   You may think I'm playing a very broken record, but I don't give a flying fart.  The murder of Ce Ce Dove may have been solved, but others remain unsolved.  If you know it, REPORT IT!!!

TRANSGENDER RAPPER KILLED BY GANG IN MILWAUKEE - Natelege Whaley - http://thedrop.fm

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Pa. Transgender Woman's Death Ruled Homicide, No Motive Say Police (CBS)

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) Police ruled the death of a Pennsylvania transgender woman, who was found dead in her home earlier this week, a homicide by strangulation and asphyxiation Wednesday, according to reports.(more above)
Philadelphia police tipline:
215.686.TIPS (8477).