Sad and horrific news.
A trans woman was found dead in a garbage can in Detroit. At this time, she hasn't been identified.
Her body was found by a mother and son, looking for bottles and cans. No words on the injuries or the cause of death.
The director of victim services for Equality Michigan, Yvonne Siferd said this about the incident:
“We are saddened and angry to hear of the murder of another transgender woman of color who has yet to be identified. The undignified way in which her body was dumped speaks to the larger issue of antitransgender hostility in our society, and the vast amount of work we, as supporters of the LGBT communities, have in front of us. We know that transgender women of color are the most disproportionately affected by violence and hate against the LGBT communities, and this latest incident is a tragic reminder of that reality.”Trans family, please be careful in Detroit and look out for one another. Please.
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This is really sad, but not surprising. There are people out there that hate us enough to kill us.
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