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 […]

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 […]

Help identify this Black Trans woman found in San Francisco

This unidentified Black Trans woman found deceased on June 30, 2025 in San Francisco, CA. She was found in public view on the sidewalk on Lilly Street and Franklin Street. Her hair black, her eyes brown. Her height was 5′ 10″(70 inches) and she weighed 169 lbs. They believe she is under 50. There is […]

A Black Trans Woman Was Threatened, Chased in Edgewood Town Center by Knife Wielding Man While People Just Watched

A Black trans woman was approached, threatened, and chased while standing in the Edgewood Town Center just outside of Pittsburgh. A bustling retail shopping center, it is also home to one of the region’s trans competent health providers, Metro Community Health Center. The woman who is protecting her privacy and safety by not using her […]

Cincinnati Black Trans Woman, Laura Schueler, Shot to Death

Laura Schueler, a Black trans woman, was 47 when she was killed in Cincinnati, Ohio on Saturday, June 7, 2025. TransVitae and Planet Trans first covered her story. Local police responded to the deadly shooting on the 1500 block of Jonathan Avenue around 6:50 a.m. Saturday in the Evanston neighborhood. They found Laura at the […]

29 Year Old Black Trans Woman Tahiry Broom Killed in Detroit

Tahiry Broom, a 29-year-old Black transgender woman, was shot and killed on Sunday morning, February 9, in Southfield, Michigan. She was visiting Detroit from Cleveland. Tahiry’s nickname was Tokyo. According to WXYZ, Robert Ridges III, 28, met her through a commercial sex advertisement and met up on Sunday, Feb. 9, near Ridges’ apartment in Southfield. […]

“Her Name Was Redd” Black Trans Woman Fatally Shot in Chicago

The Crime Redd, also known as Barbie, was a 25 year old Black trans woman living in Chicago when she was killed by gun violence. Police found a 25-year-old [wo]man with a gunshot wound to the back in the 4600 block of West Monroe Street around 1:36 a.m. [on Sunday, September 8, 2024] according to Fox32 […]

Why Was 49 Year Old Black Trans Woman Monique Brooks Shot to Death in Florida Parking Lot?

Monique Brooks

The Crime On Friday, July 19, 2024, a Black trans woman was found shot near The Florida Mall on Friday around 3:50 a.m., and died in the hospital, according to Orange County deputies. Her name was Monique Brooks also known as Jade-Monique Thomas, Monique was 49 years old. The more specific location was the 8200 […]

A Second 30 Year Old Black Trans Woman Killed in DC

The Crime For the second time this month, the District of Columbia has lost a 30 year old Black trans woman to violence. On Saturday, October 14, Anee Roberson, also known as A’nee Johnson, was assaulted and left in the street where a vehicle struck her. She later died at a local hospital. Investigators say […]