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Remembering Our BelovedWho Were Murdered
2010 – 2011Presented in honor of our dead by
Juxtaposed Center for Transformation, Inc., Atlanta Gender Explorations (A.G.E.),
Transgender Individuals Living Their Truth (T.I.L.T.T.),
Feminist Outlawz, and Georgia Safe Schools Coalition
TRANSGENDER DAYOF REMEMBRANCE
ATLANTA, GEORGIANOVEMBER 20, 2011
Cause of Death: Not reportedDate of Death: Late November 2010
Age: 18
Valentina's body was found on November 28th in a state of decomposition in a tank. She
had been missing for eight days. The eyes and one hand were missing. Locals assume that
swine living in the area ate the hand.
Valentina LozanoValentina LozanoIbague, Colombia Ibague, Colombia
AlisonAlisonSalitre, EcuadorSalitre, Ecuador
Cause of Death: HangingDate of Death: Late November 2010
Greth de OgumGreth de OgumIpira, BrazilIpira, Brazil
Cause of Death: ShotDate of Death: November 24, 2010
Age: 45
Greth was killed while getting into her car to leave a food market. Two men on
a motorbike drove near the car, fired two shots in her mouth, and fled the scene.
FernandoFernandoIpira, BrazilIpira, Brazil
Cause of Death: Shot twiceDate of Death: November 25, 2010
Jurema da SilvaJurema da SilvaIpira, BrazilIpira, Brazil
Cause of Death: ShotDate of Death: November 25, 2010
Age: 32
Jurema, was shot three times by a man on a motorbike.
AdrianaAdrianaQuito, EcuadorQuito, Ecuador
Cause of Death: Not reportedDate of Death: November 27, 2010
Cause of Death: ShotDate of Death: November 29, 2010
Marcinha was shot in her apartment.
MarcinhaMarcinhaBrasilia, BrazilBrasilia, Brazil
Cause of Death: Slit throatDate of Death: November 29, 2010
Age: 58
Idania was found in her apartment more than a day after her murder,
hands and feet tied together.
Idania RaudalesIdania RaudalesComayaguela City, Comayaguela City,
HondurasHonduras
SandraSandraBrasilia, BrazilBrasilia, Brazil
Cause of Death: Shot in the mouthDate of Death: November 29, 2010
Age: 40
Cause of Death: Not reportedDate of Death: December 2010
Age: 20
Jelwin TolentinoJelwin TolentinoAklan, Philippines Aklan, Philippines
Cause of Death: Slit throatDate of Death: December 1, 2010
Kirat PalKirat PalGreater Noida, India Greater Noida, India
Cause of Death: StabbedDate of Death: December 3, 2010
Age: 22
Charm WilliamsCharm WilliamsKingston, Jamaica Kingston, Jamaica
Cause of Death: StrangledDate of Death: December 5, 2010
Reinaldo da SilvaReinaldo da SilvaBenedito Bentes, BrazilBenedito Bentes, Brazil
Cause of Death: ShotDate of Death: December 7, 2010
Age: 22
Mica was with a group of friends in a public square when she was
shot twice by a man on a motorbike.
Mica dos SantosMica dos SantosUmarizal, Brazil Umarizal, Brazil
Cause of Death: StabbedDate of Death: December 13, 2010
Age: 26
Jocivaldo AlvesJocivaldo AlvesIbirapitango, BrazilIbirapitango, Brazil
Pamela HenaoPamela HenaoSalitre, EcuadorSalitre, Ecuador
Cause of Death: ShotDate of Death: November 13, 2010
Age: 26
Cause of Death: ShotDate of Death: December 13, 2010
Age: 30
Nataly RojasNataly RojasIbague, Colombia Ibague, Colombia
Cause of Death: ShotDate of Death: December 17, 2010
Age: 24
Farlen was shot on a street late at night by two men on a motorbike.
Farlen ChavesFarlen ChavesNova Serrana, BrazilNova Serrana, Brazil
Cause of Death: ShotDate of Death: December 18, 2010
DianaDianaValle del Cauca, Valle del Cauca,
Colombia Colombia
Lorenza HernandezLorenza HernandezSalitre, EcuadorSalitre, Ecuador
Cause of Death: Stoned & burnedDate of Death: December 18, 2010
Age: 23
Used condoms were found near Lorenza’s body, leading to suspicions she had been raped by her assailants.
Cause of Death: StabbedDate of Death: December 20, 2010
Age: 45
Lady Oscar was stabbed several times and set on fire in her apartment. Two men were seen fleeing the apartment.
Lady Oscar SalgadoLady Oscar SalgadoBarrio El Rincon, Barrio El Rincon,
HondurasHonduras
Eduarda Resende &Eduarda Resende &MirelaMirela
Curitiba, BrazilCuritiba, Brazil
Cause of Death: ShotDate of Death: December 21, 2010
Ages: 22 & 16
Eduarda and Mirela were at a restaurant with four other trans women. Two men on a motorbike
stopped in front of the restaurant. One held the doorman while the other shot into the group of
women, killing two and injuring three others.
Cause of Death: Stoned, beaten & burnedDate of Death: December 22, 2010
Age: 23
Luisa HernandezLuisa HernandezComayaguela City, Comayaguela City,
HondurasHonduras
Cause of Death: StabbedDate of Death: December 23, 2010
Carlos dos SantosCarlos dos SantosGoiandia, BrazilGoiandia, Brazil
Cause of Death: Shot eleven timesDate of Death: December 25, 2010
Age: 14
Erica de SiqueiraErica de SiqueiraPajucara, BrazilPajucara, Brazil
Cause of Death: Shot twice in the neckDate of Death: December 27, 2010
Luisa’s body was found in her apartment. A neighbor reported seeing two persons running out of the apartment and driving
away on a motorbike.
Luisa da SilvaLuisa da SilvaBoa Vista, BrazilBoa Vista, Brazil
Cause of Death: Stabbed in the chestDate of Death: December 29, 2010
Reana BustamenteReana BustamenteColonia Alameda, Colonia Alameda,
HondurasHonduras
Cause of Death: StrangledDate of Death: January 7, 2011
Age: Mid-20s
Genesis MakaligtonGenesis MakaligtonComayaguela City, Comayaguela City,
HondurasHonduras
Cause of Death: BurningDate of Death: January 8, 2011
Age: About 30
As the victim’s body did not show any wounds, police
assume she was burned alive.
UnknownUnknownOcoyoacac, MexicoOcoyoacac, Mexico
Cause of Death: Stabbed and strangledDate of Death: January 12, 2011
Age: 45
Krissy was murdered by a man she met online and had been dating.
Krissy BatesKrissy BatesMinneapolis, MinnesotaMinneapolis, Minnesota
Cause of Death: ShotDate of Death: January 12, 2011
Adriana was waiting by the highway when a car stopped containing two
unidentified men. One of them got out and, without talking, fired several shots at her.
AdrianaAdrianaCariacica, BrazilCariacica, Brazil
Cause of Death: Stabbed in the neckDate of Death: January 16, 2011
Age: 52
Laisa was killed in her apartment.
Laisa CortesLaisa CortesQuindio, ColombiaQuindio, Colombia
Cause of Death: Shot in head and chestDate of Death: January 16, 2011
Fergie HernandezFergie HernandezSan Pedro Sula, San Pedro Sula,
HondurasHonduras
Cause of Death: Shot three times in the headDate of Death: January 17, 2011
Age: 19
Angela GarciaAngela GarciaMaracaibo, VenezuelaMaracaibo, Venezuela
Cause of Death: ShotDate of Death: January 18, 2011
Age: 30
Marcia was involved in a discussion in a car. Her companion shot her in the neck, threw her out of the
car, and escaped the scene.
Marcia PereiraMarcia PereiraJaragua do Sul, BrazilJaragua do Sul, Brazil
Cause of Death: StrangledDate of Death: January 20, 2011
Age: 30
Mini Britany Mini Britany FernandezFernandez
Santa Cruz, BoliviaSanta Cruz, Bolivia
Cause of Death: StonedDate of Death: January 24, 2011
Age: 26
Natasha had been subject to two previous murder attempts.
Natasha dos SantosNatasha dos SantosCuritiba, BrazilCuritiba, Brazil
Cause of Death: Stabbed 30 times with a macheteDate of Death: January 25, 2011
Mariana was found on a hillside about four days after her murder. Her hands were missing and are thought to have
been eaten by pigs or dogs.
Mariana AricuriMariana AricuriOran, ArgentinaOran, Argentina
Cause of Death: ShotDate of Death: January 25, 2011
Age: 28
Ivo was shot at least three times in the face. Her panties had been lowered.
Ivo ValentinIvo ValentinCuritiba, BrazilCuritiba, Brazil
Cause of Death: Not reportedDate of Death: January 30, 2011
Alejandra MarinAlejandra MarinValle del Cauca, Valle del Cauca,
ColombiaColombia
Cause of Death: Shot five timesDate of Death: January 30, 2011
AngieAngieSantiago de Cali, Santiago de Cali,
ColombiaColombia
Cause of Death: ShotDate of Death: January 31, 2011
Carla was in town visiting her mother. She was shot on the 29th and survived two days.
CarlaCarlaPenedo, BrazilPenedo, Brazil
Cause of Death: Not reportedDate of Death: February 1, 2011
GeruzaGeruzaJoao Pessoa, BrazilJoao Pessoa, Brazil
Cause of Death: StabbedDate of Death: February 2, 2011
Laura RenanLaura RenanSao Sebastian, BrazilSao Sebastian, Brazil
Cause of Death: Not reportedDate of Death: February 2, 2011
LorraineLorraineSenador Canedo, Senador Canedo,
BrazilBrazil
Cause of Death: Shot in the head and backDate of Death: February 7, 2011
Age: 25
Esteban GomezEsteban GomezAlvaro Obregon, Alvaro Obregon,
MexicoMexico
Cause of Death: ShotDate of Death: February 9, 2011
Age: 17
FernandaFernandaHidrolandia, BrazilHidrolandia, Brazil
Cause of Death: Not reportedDate of Death: February 13, 2011
Age: 17
Nicol BalantaNicol BalantaValle del Cauca, Valle del Cauca,
ColumbiaColumbia
Cause of Death: Stabbed with a broken bottleDate of Death: February 13, 2011
Luis OrmenoLuis OrmenoQuito, EcuadorQuito, Ecuador
Cause of Death: ShotDate of Death: February 14, 2011
Age: 56
Moni CastroMoni CastroBuenos Aires, ArgentinaBuenos Aires, Argentina
Cause of Death: Stabbed and strangledDate of Death: February 14, 2011
Age: 28
Capenga da SilvaCapenga da SilvaSalvador, BrazilSalvador, Brazil
Cause of Death: BeatenDate of Death: February 15, 2011
Age: 53
Peng was walking down the street when a man on a motorcycle stopped, beat her in the head with a hammer, and sped off.
Poh Hiao PengPoh Hiao PengGeorge Town, MalaysiaGeorge Town, Malaysia
Cause of Death: StabbedDate of Death: February 17, 2011
Age: 19
Mireya was killed by a 22 year old man who had been robbed on his way home from a bar and wanted to take revenge
on someone, involved or not.
Mireya JimenezMireya JimenezPanama City, PanamaPanama City, Panama
Cause of Death: StabbedDate of Death: February 17, 2011
Age: 29
The victim and murderer had been in communication for six years before they met in person. When the murderer discovered that the victim was male bodied, he killed her.
UnknownUnknownMielenko Drawskie, Mielenko Drawskie,
Poland Poland
Cause of Death: StrangledDate of Death: February 19, 2011
Age: 25
Tyra TrentTyra TrentBaltimore, MarylandBaltimore, Maryland
Cause of Death: StrangledDate of Death: February 20, 2011
Age: 20
Aline de CarlosAline de CarlosCaxias do Sul, BrazilCaxias do Sul, Brazil
Cause of Death: Shot seven timesDate of Death: February 22, 2011
Age: 31
Victor had received death threats three days earlier.
Victor EscorciaVictor EscorciaQuetzaltenango, Quetzaltenango,
Guatemala Guatemala
Cause of Death: Shot in the head and neckDate of Death: February 24, 2011
Age: 40
Jessica VianaJessica VianaSao Bernardo Sao Bernardo
do Campo, Brazildo Campo, Brazil
Cause of Death: ShotDate of Death: March 2, 2011
Age: 22
Priscila was shot nine times by two young men.
Priscila AguilarPriscila AguilarBelo Horizonte, BrazilBelo Horizonte, Brazil
Cause of Death: Shot four timesDate of Death: March 6, 2011
Val SouzaVal SouzaMorumbi, BrazilMorumbi, Brazil
Cause of Death: Not reportedDate of Death: March 8, 2011
AndreaAndreaMedellin, ColombiaMedellin, Colombia
Cause of Death: BeatenDate of Death: March 8, 2011
Casandra BautistaCasandra BautistaCunduacan, MexicoCunduacan, Mexico
Cause of Death: ShotDate of Death: March 8, 2011
Age: 25
Marcal Camero TyeMarcal Camero TyeForrest City, ArkansasForrest City, Arkansas
Cause of Death: ShotDate of Death: March 10, 2011
Age: 28
Two unidentified assailants opened fire on a group of trans women. Shakira
was killed and two others were injured.
Shakira HarahapShakira HarahapJakarta, IndonesiaJakarta, Indonesia
Cause of Death: BeatenDate of Death: March 11, 2011
TininhaTininhaAtibaia, BrazilAtibaia, Brazil
Cause of Death: StrangledDate of Death: March 12, 2011
Age: 24
La Jenny was strangled with a fabric belt in her apartment.
La Jenny LopezLa Jenny LopezCancun, MexicoCancun, Mexico
Cause of Death: StonedDate of Death: March 13, 2011
Age: 30
The victim was killed by a man she met at a temple festival and went with to an isolated place.
R. SureshR. SureshChennai, IndiaChennai, India
Cause of Death: Not reportedDate of Death: March 17, 2011
AndreaAndreaValle del Cauca, ColombiaValle del Cauca, Colombia
Cause of Death: StabbedDate of Death: March 18, 2011
Age: 35
Javier RodriguezJavier RodriguezSalamanca, MexicoSalamanca, Mexico
Cause of Death: StabbedDate of Death: March 21, 2011
Age: 23
Osimar de SouzaOsimar de SouzaCharallave, VenezuelaCharallave, Venezuela
Cause of Death: ShotDate of Death: March 22, 2011
Age: 32
Six men and two women broke through the door of Marcos’ apartment
and tortured her and her partner for about an hour before shooting them several times. Her partner survived.
Marcos da SilvaMarcos da SilvaRecife, BrazilRecife, Brazil
Cause of Death: DismemberedDate of Death: March 22, 2011
The victim was found dead on a street with her legs and head cut off from her body.
S. P.S. P.Izmir, TurkeyIzmir, Turkey
Cause of Death: StabbedDate of Death: March 27, 2011
Age: 21
Jessica was stabbed three times on the street. She was taken to a hospital, but
died after not receiving immediate treatment.
JessicaJessicaBogota, ColumbiaBogota, Columbia
Cause of Death: Not reportedDate of Death: March 27, 2011
Age: 36
Leidy GarciaLeidy GarciaBogota, ColombiaBogota, Colombia
Cause of Death: StabbedDate of Death: March 29, 2011
Brenda PeraltaBrenda PeraltaValle del Cauca, Valle del Cauca,
ColombiaColombia
Cause of Death: ShotDate of Death: April 6, 2011
Age: 36
A man approached Grace on the street, shot her six times, and
left as if nothing had happened.
Grace da SilvaGrace da SilvaCapao da Canoa, Capao da Canoa,
BrazilBrazil
Cause of Death: StrangledDate of Death: April 6, 2011
Age: 18
Zharick was strangled with a DVD cable by a neighbor with whom she
had previously been in a relationship.
Zharick MolanoZharick MolanoBogota, ColombiaBogota, Colombia
Cause of Death: Stabbed 31 timesDate of Death: April 11, 2011
Age: 31
Paulinha de OliveiraPaulinha de Oliveira Campos Gerais, BrazilCampos Gerais, Brazil
Cause of Death: Strangled with a piece of clothDate of Death: April 11, 2011
Age: 28
Rafaela ThompsonRafaela ThompsonVilhena, BrazilVilhena, Brazil
Cause of Death: ShotDate of Death: April 14, 2011
Age: 30
Beyonce was shot in the thigh by two men in a passing car. The bullet hit her femoral vein and she died of blood loss.
Beyonce dos SantosBeyonce dos SantosSalvador da Bahia, Salvador da Bahia,
BrazilBrazil
Cause of Death: StabbedDate of Death: April 15, 2011
Age: 24
Inete was chased by four men who emerged from a car. They caught
her and stabbed her about thirty times.
Inete FelipeInete FelipeCampina Grande, BrazilCampina Grande, Brazil
Cause of Death: BeatenDate of Death: April 15, 2011
Age: 37
Armando MartinezArmando MartinezPuebla, MexicoPuebla, Mexico
Cause of Death: Slit throatDate of Death: April 16, 2011
Age: 32
KaliKaliHyderabad, PakistanHyderabad, Pakistan
Cause of Death: StrangledDate of Death: April 16, 2011
Age: 28
WaseemWaseemHyderabad, PakistanHyderabad, Pakistan
Cause of Death: BurntDate of Death: April 18, 2011
Age: 18
Cristal SodiCristal SodiBajos de Haina, Bajos de Haina,
Dominican RepublicDominican Republic
Cause of Death: ShotDate of Death: April 19, 2011
Age: 36
Narin was one of three trans women wounded by gunfire in an attack.
She died before reaching the hospital.
Narin B.Narin B.Izmir, TurkeyIzmir, Turkey
Cause of Death: Hung from a treeDate of Death: April 27, 2011
Age: 24
Ale YagualcaAle YagualcaBuenos Aires, ArgentinaBuenos Aires, Argentina
Cause of Death: StabbedDate of Death: April 27, 2011
BibiBibiJi-Parana, BrazilJi-Parana, Brazil
Cause of Death: StabbedDate of Death: April 30, 2011
Age: 17 & Unknown
The women were seen entering a car together, then being pushed
out by a man half an hour later.
Kimberly Lopez &Kimberly Lopez &La DomenicanaLa DomenicanaCaracas, VenezuelaCaracas, Venezuela
Cause of Death: StabbedDate of Death: May 1, 2011
Age: 39
Jean was stabbed in the back with a knife outside a bar.
Jean da SilvaJean da SilvaTapera de Cima, BrazilTapera de Cima, Brazil
Cause of Death: Beaten and hungDate of Death: May 1, 2011
Age: 15
Preta Gil BarbosaPreta Gil BarbosaNova Iguacu, BrazilNova Iguacu, Brazil
Cause of Death: BeatenDate of Death: May 1, 2011
Age: 25
Barbara was beaten with a shoe, strangled, and given a deadly blow on
the head, all in her own apartment.
Barbara LezamaBarbara LezamaSan Andres Cholula, San Andres Cholula,
MexicoMexico
Cause of Death: Not reportedDate of Death: May 5, 2011
Age: 27
Naomi’s body was found in a pool of blood, with a five gallon gas container next to her head.
Naomi AdamesNaomi AdamesPuerto Plata, Puerto Plata,
Dominican RepublicDominican Republic
Cause of Death: ShotDate of Death: May 12, 2011
Age: 18
Two men arrived to kill Felipe at home, injuring a two year
old child in the process.
Felipe SilvaFelipe SilvaLagoa Santa, BrazilLagoa Santa, Brazil
Cause of Death: StabbedDate of Death: May 13, 2011
Age: 18
Luisa Nicol ValeraLuisa Nicol ValeraEl Rosal, VenezuelaEl Rosal, Venezuela
Cause of Death: BeatenDate of Death: April 16, 2011
Paloma was clubbed to death in the bathroom at a construction site.
PalomaPalomaItaguai, BrazilItaguai, Brazil
Cause of Death: ShotDate of Death: May 21, 2011
Monica was shot while riding on a public bus.
Monica ElizondoMonica ElizondoSan Salvador, San Salvador,
El SalvadorEl Salvador
Cause of Death: ShotDate of Death: May 24, 2011
Age: 32
Milda DonisMilda DonisSanta Rosa, GuatemalaSanta Rosa, Guatemala
Cause of Death: ShotDate of Death: May 26, 2011
Age: 23
Alison owed a man 10 reais ($5.60) as she did not have change when he paid her. He returned later with a gun
and shot her at least seven times.
Alison dos AnjosAlison dos AnjosSao Paulo, BrazilSao Paulo, Brazil
Cause of Death: StrangledDate of Death: May 28, 2011
Age: 20
Alicinha da CruzAlicinha da CruzCuiaba, BrazilCuiaba, Brazil
Cause of Death: ShotDate of Death: May 29, 2011
Age: 28
Roberto da SilvaRoberto da SilvaJoao Pessoa, BrazilJoao Pessoa, Brazil
Cause of Death: BeatenDate of Death: May 31, 2011
Age: 36
Alexandre Alexandre dos Anjosdos Anjos
Itamaraju, BrazilItamaraju, Brazil
Cause of Death: Slit throatDate of Death: April 16, 2011
Age: 31
LevinhaLevinhaSalvador, BrazilSalvador, Brazil
Cause of Death: BeatenDate of Death: June 2, 2011
Age: 25
MatildeMatildeAmpliacion Las Bajadas, Ampliacion Las Bajadas,
MexicoMexico
Cause of Death: ShotDate of Death: June 6, 2011
Age: 19
Before Karlotta was killed, two persons in an old car asked several trans
women whether they had seen her, showing a gun to at least one of them.
Karlota PenaKarlota PenaSanturce, Santurce,
Puerto RicoPuerto Rico
Cause of Death: BeatenDate of Death: June 8, 2011
Age: 25
Mailda dos SantosMailda dos SantosCuiaba, BrazilCuiaba, Brazil
Cause of Death: Stabbed and beatenDate of Death: June 12, 2011
Age: 30
Carla CardenasCarla CardenasTala, MexicoTala, Mexico
Cause of Death: Shot in the headDate of Death: June 13, 2011
Age: 44
Miss Nate Nate DavisMiss Nate Nate DavisHouston, TexasHouston, Texas
Cause of Death: ShotDate of Death: June 18, 2011
Age: 21
Kenia was shot from a car while standing at an intersection.
Kenia NascimentoKenia NascimentoNatal, BrazilNatal, Brazil
Cause of Death: Beaten on the headDate of Death: June 27, 2011
Age: 25
KarlaKarlaJuarez, MexicoJuarez, Mexico
Cause of Death: ShotDate of Death: June 30, 2011
Casandra HernandezCasandra HernandezCalarca, ColumbiaCalarca, Columbia
Cause of Death: ShotDate of Death: July 6, 2011
Numerous shots were fired from a passing car at Thalia and other trans women who were standing with her.
ThaliaThaliaChihuahua, MexicoChihuahua, Mexico
Cause of Death: StabbedDate of Death: July 14, 2011
Age: 46
Cinthia RodriguezCinthia RodriguezEl Loa, ChileEl Loa, Chile
Cause of Death: BeatenDate of Death: July 16, 2011
Age: 22
Shayara PereiraShayara PereiraBelford Roxo, BrazilBelford Roxo, Brazil
Cause of Death: ShotDate of Death: July 17, 2011
Age: 27
Val was at a bar dancing with friends when two men drove by on a motorbike and fired at them. Two others were injured.
Val de SouzaVal de SouzaAriquemes, BrazilAriquemes, Brazil
Cause of Death: ShotDate of Death: July 20, 2011
Age: 24
Lashai McLeanLashai McLeanWashington, DCWashington, DC
Cause of Death: Shot six timesDate of Death: July 22, 2011
Age: 24
Samantha was kidnapped by a person in a car while out having a drink with a friend. On a
previous occasion, she had been beaten after leaving work because she was transgender.
Samantha RondonSamantha RondonCaracas, VenezuelaCaracas, Venezuela
Cause of Death: Slit throatDate of Death: July 31, 2011
Age: 26
The murderer was a 26 year old man who met Didem on Facebook. He confessed to police,
"I thought that she was a woman, but she was a trans person. After learning this, I killed her."
DidemDidemIstanbul, TurkeyIstanbul, Turkey
Cause of Death: StabbedDate of Death: August 1, 2011
Age: 38
Camila was stabbed several times in the back by her boyfriend.
Camila GuzmanCamila GuzmanNew York, New YorkNew York, New York
Cause of Death: BurntDate of Death: August 6, 2011
Age: 39
GabyGabyGuadalajara, MexicoGuadalajara, Mexico
Cause of Death: ShotDate of Death: August 14, 2011
Age: 21
After Wajahat and her partner decided to marry, they were shot by two men who invaded their house.
WajahatWajahatKarachi, PakistanKarachi, Pakistan
Cause of Death: ShotDate of Death: August 17, 2011
Age: 18
Baby was shot by a woman after an argument they had during a music event.
Baby GoncalvesBaby GoncalvesJoao Pessoa, BrazilJoao Pessoa, Brazil
Cause of Death: StabbedDate of Death: August 20, 2011
Age: 21
Robert was tortured at home for three hours by six men, one an ex-boyfriend,
in hopes of obtaining money she had gained by selling a house.
Roberta AmorimRoberta AmorimSanta Luzia, BrazilSanta Luzia, Brazil
Cause of Death: Shot in the backDate of Death: August 21, 2011
Age: 18
La Frutera RodriguezLa Frutera RodriguezMerida, VenezuelaMerida, Venezuela
Cause of Death: Shot in the headDate of Death: August 31, 2011
Age: 39
Victor MoralesVictor MoralesNatal, BrazilNatal, Brazil
Cause of Death: BeatenDate of Death: September 5, 2011
AdrianaAdrianaLuis Eduardo Magalhaes,Luis Eduardo Magalhaes,
BrazilBrazil
Cause of Death: ShotDate of Death: September 6, 2011
CamilaCamilaMedellin, ColombiaMedellin, Colombia
Cause of Death: StrangledDate of Death: September 8, 2011
Age: 25
Luana BatistaLuana BatistaRondonopolis, BrazilRondonopolis, Brazil
Cause of Death: Strangled and stabbedDate of Death: September 9, 2011
Age: 26
Suzi da SilvaSuzi da SilvaNova Fatima, BrazilNova Fatima, Brazil
Cause of Death: StabbedDate of Death: September 9, 2011
Age: 26
Two men were seen entering Simone’s apartment about 5 PM and leaving with blood on their hands.
Police were called at 5:40 PM, but did not arrive until 9 PM. Simone was stabbed at least 17 times.
Simone RodriguesSimone RodriguesEunapolis, BrazilEunapolis, Brazil
Cause of Death: Blunt impact head traumaDate of Death: September 10, 2011
Age: 35
Gaurav died in the fourth of a series of five attacks on
trans people in Washington.
Gaurav GopalanGaurav GopalanWashington, D.C.Washington, D.C.
Cause of Death: ShotDate of Death: September 12, 2011
Age: 31
Carlos de OliveiraCarlos de OliveiraNova Iguacu, BrazilNova Iguacu, Brazil
Cause of Death: ShotDate of Death: September 17, 2011
BrigitteBrigitteVeracruz, VenezuelaVeracruz, Venezuela
Cause of Death: ShotDate of Death: September 17, 2011
Two men on a motorbike fired into a group of trans women, killing one and injuring two.
Jorge HernandezJorge HernandezSan Cristobal, VenezuelaSan Cristobal, Venezuela
Cause of Death: StabbedDate of Death: September 19, 2011
Age: 40
La Denisse had been arguing with a man who had beaten a woman. He returned
later and stabbed her in the back.
La Denisse HurtadoLa Denisse HurtadoGaleana, MexicoGaleana, Mexico
Cause of Death: Shot in the backDate of Death: September 20, 2011
Lucie ParkinLucie ParkinHayward, CaliforniaHayward, California
Cause of Death: StrangledDate of Death: October 3, 2011
Age: 31
After strangling Paloma, her murderers stabbed, beheaded, and
burnt her body, stashing the remains in a garbage bag under a bridge.
Paloma PerezPaloma PerezLima, PeruLima, Peru
Cause of Death: StabbedDate of Death: October 4, 2011
Age: 25
Tierrita ConcepcionTierrita ConcepcionSanto Domingo,Santo Domingo,
Dominican RepublicDominican Republic
Cause of Death: ShotDate of Death: October 6, 2011
Age: 24
While seeking treatment at a hospital following an accident, Ramazan was shot to death in front
of witnesses by her brother. Upon leaving the hospital her brother calmly said to the police,“I killed my
brother as he was a transvestite. I cleaned my honor!”
Ramazan CetinRamazan CetinGaziantep, TurkeyGaziantep, Turkey
Cause of Death: Shot in the head and shoulderDate of Death: September 10, 2011
Ceci MontenegroCeci MontenegroLa Banda, ArgentinaLa Banda, Argentina
Cause of Death: ShotDate of Death: October 10, 2011
Joana FariaJoana FariaCuritiba, BrazilCuritiba, Brazil
Cause of Death: StrangledDate of Death: October 10, 2011
Age: 23
Jefferson de CezaroJefferson de CezaroCaxias do Sul, BrazilCaxias do Sul, Brazil
Cause of Death: Not reportedDate of Death: June 18, 2011
Age: 17
Elisa BrasilElisa BrasilCacoal, BrazilCacoal, Brazil
Cause of Death: Stabbed in the chestDate of Death: October 15, 2011
Age: 23
Maicon WestenhofenMaicon WestenhofenLajeado, BrazilLajeado, Brazil
Cause of Death: ShotDate of Death: October 16, 2011
Age: 27
Jose da SilvaJose da SilvaPatos, BrazilPatos, Brazil
Cause of Death: StabbedDate of Death: October 18, 2011
LuluLuluMedellin, ColombiaMedellin, Colombia
Cause of Death: ShotDate of Death: October 22, 2011
Age: 22
Talha was shot in a shop, resisting a robbery.
TalhaTalhaKarachi, PakistanKarachi, Pakistan
Cause of Death: Not reportedDate of Death: October 23, 2011
Age: 23
During a murder attempt the previous year, the victim had been shot six times.
Dudu de JesusDudu de JesusCamacari, BrazilCamacari, Brazil
Cause of Death: Shot at least 20 timesDate of Death: October 23, 2011
Age: 19
Cristian EscuraimaCristian EscuraimaSan Cristobal, VenezuelaSan Cristobal, Venezuela
Cause of Death: DecapitationDate of Death: October 23, 2011
Age: 19
Shelley HilliardShelley HilliardDetroit, MichiganDetroit, Michigan
Cause of Death: StabbedDate of Death: October 24, 2011
Age: 34
Malu MoraesMalu MoraesPorto Velho, BrazilPorto Velho, Brazil
Cause of Death: BurnedDate of Death: October 24, 2011
Age: 38
The victim was set on fire after a dispute with her partner. She died
eight days later in the hospital.
Luis KanoLuis KanoBerissa, ArgentinaBerissa, Argentina
Cause of Death: StabbedDate of Death: October 24, 2011
Age: 41
Fogao RodriguesFogao RodriguesCarmo da Mata, BrazilCarmo da Mata, Brazil
Cause of Death: ShotDate of Death: October 27, 2011
Age: 17
Gabi DantasGabi DantasLagarto, BrazilLagarto, Brazil
Cause of Death: Strangled with a scarfDate of Death: October 2011
Age: 35
La Moma AbadLa Moma AbadLa Plata, ArgentinaLa Plata, Argentina
Cause of Death: StrangledDate of Death: November 1, 2011
Age: 32
Jessica RollonJessica RollonBergamo, ItalyBergamo, Italy
Cause of Death: ShotDate of Death: November 2, 2011
Age: 18
Luana MoreiraLuana MoreiraRio Verde, BrazilRio Verde, Brazil
Cause of Death: Not reportedDate of Death: November 4, 2011
Age: 45
MuneerMuneerLahore, PakistanLahore, Pakistan
Cause of Death: Beaten & stabbedDate of Death: November 4, 2011
Age: 30
Astrid CruzAstrid CruzMadrid, SpainMadrid, Spain
In addition to the victims listed previously, 60 other transgender people are known to have been
murdered around the world in the past year. Their names, chosen or
otherwise, are not known to us. Frequently, the precise date and manner of their death also went undiscovered or unreported. Of these, 28 died in Brazil and 24 elsewhere in Latin America.
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Slides are based primarily on information from www.transrespect-transphobia.org.Victim images are from www.transgenderdor.org.
Presentation Compiled by Ashley Jackson
