Ballroom Legend Karmin Wells Was Killed in Detroit. Her killer remains on the loose.

Karmin Wells, a 37-year-old Black trans woman, was killed in Detroit on May 25, 2025. Her killer remains unidentified. The Crime Detroit Police, who suspect the slaying was a set-up, said Wells arranged to meet a man for a date at her house in the 15400 block of Troester St., at around 11 a.m. Police […]

Every now and then I get a little bit angry. And I know I’ve got to get out and cry.

Honoring the lives and acknowledging the deaths of trans victims of violence The disappearance of trans and queer identities from federal and national databases is having a terrible impact. This is especially true for missing living members of our community who might be found alive and safe. But the sadness of unnamed decedents, of those […]

Idaho trans teen Onyx Cornish was shot to death by their father. They are at least the seventh trans victim of filicide in past decade

In a horrifying act, an 18-year-old trans and queer teen was shot to death by their own father. Their name was Onyx Cornish. This took place in Caldwell, Idaho on Tuesday, August 19, 2025. The Crime PEOPLE magazine published details from the probably cause affidavit. This is hard to read. I have modified to correct […]

27-year-old Trans Cyclist Fatally Hit By a Car, Driver Leaves the Scene

A 27-year-old white trans woman is the latest recorded victim of fatal violence in Louisville, Kentucky. Blair Sawyer was riding her bicycle when she was hit by a moving car, then fell off her bike with fatal injuries. Police say the impact caused the bicyclist to be knocked off. The driver did not stop, continuing […]

31 year old Hairstylist and Black Trans Woman Kasí Rhea shot dead in Lynchburg, Virginia

A Black trans woman, Kasí Rhea, died from gun shot injuries in Lynchburg, Virginia on Monday, August 18, 2025. The 31 year old woman was found dead in the front yard of a home in the 1100 block of Rivermont Avenue around 8:58 p.m. Law enforcement and media have misgendered and deadnamed Kasí . At approximately 8:58 […]

Black Trans Woman Kamora Woods, 27, Was Shot to Death in Indianapolis

The worst kind of horrifying moment for Danielle Dehoniesto was when she found her 27-year-old Black trans daughter, Kamora Woods, dead on the floor from a gunshot wound. Her mother found Kamora half-naked in her bedroom, shot in the head. This was June 26, 2025 in Indianapolis. Police determined that Kamora died June 25, 2025 […]

Trans Latina Rosa Martinez Machuca, 24, Among Murder Victims of Target Shooting in Austin

A shooting outside of a Target in Austin, Texas on August 11 claimed three lives, including a trans woman who was an employee. Also killed were a 4 year old girl and her grandfather. The shooter was a 32-year-old White male who offered no explanations for his actions. The Crime Rosa Martinez Machuca, a trans […]

Trans woman Georgina Riva de Neyra was found dead in Los Angeles in 2022. No one claimed her body.

Trans woman Georgina Riva de Neyra found deceased in Los Angeles, CA on Jun. 16, 2022 and still unclaimed. No picture has been found of Georgina From the NamUs report (where she is misgendered and deadnamed) The decedent was found unresponsive on the sidewalk and pronounced. The decedent is believed to be transient. The decedent […]

Trans intersex US citizen Ezra Hulett, 24, brutally detained, then dies in a Dominican Republic immigration camp

In June 23, 2025, a 24-year-old American citizen was found dead in custody of an immigration detention center in the Dominican Republic. Ezra Hulett identified as an intersex transgender person. He died at the Haina Detention Center in the Dominican Republic. Ezra also used the name Ezri Hajiune. To the best of my knowledge, Hajiune […]

Status of missing Canton drag artist JJ Godbey now a homicide investigation with suspect in custody

Last week, we reported on the disappearance of a 26 year old trans drag artist from Canton, Ohio. Sadly, police have now determined this is a homicide investigation. Canton police announced late Thursday that the disappearance of JJ Godbey is now a homicide investigation. They’ve charged Daniel Mattay, Ryan’s former boyfriend, with four felonies: murder, […]