Monday, 20 November 2023

Trans Day of Remembrance 2023 - Remembering our Dead

 


November 20th marks the Trans Day of Remembrance, the day each year where the trans community looks back at the previous year and acknowledges those lives lost in the trans community. Last year an unbelievably high 389 people lost their lives to both extreme violence, and to suicide that was more often than not caused by transphobic abuse. Sadly, 2023 is an even more deadly year for the trans community, with more than 390 lives lost. 

Each of the names on this list are people. They had lives, they had families and friends, hopes and dreams. And they just wanted to be able to live their lives in peace as themselves. Their names deserve to be known, and their stories heard. This article will try to do this as best I can.

Please be aware, this list will deal with murder, abuse, and suicide.


Tiffany Banks

Tiffany Banks was shot and killed on 1st October 2022 in Miami, Florida (USA). She was 25-years-old.

On October 1, Tiffany was killed in her hometown. There is very little information on the circumstances of her death. Crimestoppers reports she was killed around 8:13 AM. On October 5, Miami-Dade Police arrested and charged a man with murder in the 2nd degree with a weapon. Her family and friends use deadnames and misgender the deceased, the facts are complicated to find. Tiffany’s family buried her under her deadname, but included the name Tiffany and current photo in her obituary.


Tante Butet

Tante Butet was beaten to death on 3rd October 2022 in Bekasi, Jawab Barat (Indonesia). She was 50-years-old.

Tante was beaten to death inside her beauty salon by one of her employees. After the murder the employee locked her inside the building, and her body was later found by local residents.


Karla Santos

Karla Santos was run over by police on 3rd October 2022 in Pabellón de Arteaga, Aguascalientes (Mexico).

Karla was killed when a police vehicle hit the motorcycle she was riding, running her over. Police claim that they were chasing her, believing her to have been involved in the purchase of marijuana.Her friends and family maintain that that was not true, and that she had not purchased drugs.


Naomi Cabral

Naomi Cabral was strangled and suffocated to death in a hotel room on 5th October 2022 in Ardea, Lazio (Italy). Naomi was 47-years-old.

Naomi was found dead in a hotel room with no apparent signs of violence, but forensic examinations later revealed that she was strangled and suffocated to death. A 35-year-old man, who was a client of hers, was later arrested for her murder. 


Natasha

Natasha was shot and killed in the street on 6th October 2022 in Forquilha, Ceará (Brazil). She was 27-years-old.

On 6th October 2022 residents in the Forquilha area heard gunshots around 3am. Natasha's body was found in the street around 6am. Police investigated the incident, but no killer has been found. 


Bianca Carvalho Gonçalves

Bianca was shot in the head twice on 6th October 2022 in Primavera do Leste, Mato Grosso (Brazil). She was 22-years-old.

Bianca was found shot twice in the head in the street in Primavera do Leste. her belongings were missing, as her death was treated as a violent robbery. No suspect was apprehended. 


Alexia Silva de Santana

Alexia and her husband, Lairton, was shot and killed in an execution style attack on 6th October 2022 in Salvador, Bahia (Brazil). She was 19-years-old.

On the evening of 6th October Lairton spoke to his father on the phone, mentioning how he and his wife were in an argument with a neighbour over garbage bags, and that he had to resolve the issue. Lairton's father tried calling them again half hour later but could not get through. Within an hour police informed him his son and daughter-in-law were dead. Alexia and Lairton were found shot in the street and were taken to hospital, where they died of their injuries. A photo taken before their death shows them with their hands tied behind their backs, sitting on the floor. No one has been arrested for their murders.


Joyeey Akter Nagini

Joyeey was strangled to death by her husband on 9th October 2022 in Chittagong (Bangladesh). She was 20-years-old.

Joyeey was strangled to death by her husband, who used his belt to kill her, and her body was dumped in a field following an argument due to him wanting to leave her. He was arrested, and admitted to her murder. 


Mayté Mejía

Mayté was stabbed to death on 9th October 2022 in Calaraca, Quindio (Colombia). She was 28-years-old.

Mayté was stabbed in a public park in the early hours of the morning on 9th October, and she was soon found by local authorities. She died on her way to the hospital due to her injuries. Mayté had previously reported that she had received threats to her life. Her killer has not been found.


Juraj Vankulic

Juraj was shot and killed in the Tepláreň bar shooting on 12th October 2022 in Bratislava (Slovakia). They were 27-years-old.

Juraj was one of two victims shot and killed outside the Tepláreň bar in Bratislava in October 2022. They were killed by a far-right extremist who later took their own life. The incident was classified as a terror incident by authorities, and that it was a targeted attack on the LGBTQ+ community.


Daniely Medeiros Gonçalves

Daniely was killed after being hit by two vehicles on 14th October 2022. She was 26-years-old.

Daniely was hit by two vehicles in the early hours of 14th October, both of which fled the scene. Emergency services were called to help, but she died from her wounds. The drivers were not caught, and it is not apparent if this was an accident, or a targeted assault.


Ester da Silva

Ester da Silva was stabbed, and her body decapitated, on 14th October 2022 in Natal, Rio Grande do Norte (Brazil). She was 15-years-old.

Ester was found dead on the grounds of the municipal polyclinic hospital on 14th October. Her body had been repeatedly stabbed, one of her little fingers removed, and her head was missing. Her body was identified by friends thanks to her clothing. When notified of their daughters death her parents refused to take her body, and told her friends to bury her where she was found'; she had previously left home due to her parents hate of her being trans. In July 2023 the man responsible for her murder and mutilation was sentenced to 18 and a half years in prison.


Bárbara Rafaela

Bárbara and her boyfriend were shot and killed on 15th October 2022 in Jaboticabal, São Paulo (Brazil)Rafaela. She was 23-years-old.

Bárbara and her partner, José, were shot and killed outside their family home following an argument with a man. Bárbara's mother, who witnessed the incident, ran to her daughter, and was also shot in the leg. By the time she reached her daughter and took her into her arms she was already dead. The murderer has not been caught.


J. C. Gómez

J.C. lost her life to suicide on 16th October 2022 in Cartago, Valle del Cauca (Colombia). She was 18-years-old. No further details are known.


Unknown Name

An unidentified trans person was found murdered on 17th October 2022 in Cancun, Quintana Roo (Mexico). They were aged between 26 and 30.

News reports say that the victim was found inside their apartment, naked and beaten to death with a hammer. They were found by relatives. Media sources use he/him pronouns, and identify them as a 'transvestite', but due to common media misgendering their true gender is, like their name, unknown.


Victória Jakson

Victória Jakson was stabbed to death on 18th October 2022 in Presidente Epitácio, São Paulo (Brazil)Jakson. She was 37-years-old.

Following an argument in the street with Victória a man left the scene, and returned carrying a number of knives. He attacked Victória from behind, stabbing her in the back. A member of the public tried to help her, but was injured in the attempt. Victória died of her injuries, but her attacker was arrested.


Daniella Santos

Daniella 'Danny' Santos was shot on 17th October 2022, and later died in hospital on 18th October 2022 in Senhor do Bonfim, Bahia (Brazil). She was 20-years-old.

Danny was shot at a bus stop at around 7pm on 17th October, and managed to receive medical help thanks to the help of her friend, Audrey. Danny died of her wounds the next day. Audrey was later shot herself whilst attending Danny's wake, though is believed to have survived. Two assailants were later arrested for her murder.


Melissa Núñez

Melissa Núñez was shot in the street on 18th October 2022 in Morocelí, El Paraíso (Honduras). She was 42-years-old.

Melissa, who had been a US resident for 25 years, visited Honduras in December 2021, but was denied re-entry to the US the following year. She was an active LGBTQ+ rights campaigner and activist. She was shot in the street near her home by a group of masked and hooded men. The motive for the killing is unknown, and no one has been arrested. 


Britney Hernández Vargas

Britney Hernández Vargas died after being beaten by police on 20th October 2022 in Xalapa, Veracruz (Mexico). Her age is unknown.

Britney died two months after being brutally assaulted by police officers during an unprovoked raid on her home. Local sex workers claim that police often assault sex workers in the area, forcing them to perform sexual services on them with the threat of assault and arrest if they refuse. It appears that Britney was targeted by police in this way. She was beaten by more than a dozen officers. She went to hospital two months later complaining about severe abdominal pain, and later died. It was found that her lung, liver, and kidneys had collapsed. No charges have been made regarding her death.


Jessica 'Yulia' Zoe

Jessica 'Yulia' Zoe was shot in her home on 20th October 2022 in Ecatepec, Estado de México (Mexico). Her age is unknown.

Jessica was attacked in her home by an assailant who shot her. She died of her injuries. Her attacker was arrested following an outcry from the local community.


Samantha Nicole Quirino

Samantha Nicole Quirino was found hanged on 22nd October 2022 in Cuyo, Palawan (Philippines). She was 32-years-old.

Samantha's body was found near her friends home, where she had previously been seen drinking. Her body was found by several local residents who witnessed her body hanging from a tree. It is not clear if she lost her life to suicide, or if someone killed her.


Chiara Colombini

Chiara Colombini lost her life to suicide on 24th October 2022 in Naples, Campania (Italy). She was 19-years-old.

Chiara came out as trans two years before, but had been the victim of relentless bullying in school. She had previously reached out to the Gay Centre in Rome, who provided her with some assistance. Sadly, on 24th October, when her mother left home, Chiara lost her life to suicide. She had previously said 'I feel like I'm in a labyrinth with no exit.'


Brayden Snyder

Brayden Snyder lost his life to suicide on 25th October 2022 in Ephrata, Pennsylvania (USA). He was 15-years-old.

Brayden lost his life to suicide following bullying and discrimination in his local community. His family celebrated his life on 7th November, where they encouraged those attending the service to wear band shirts to represent Brayden's love of music.


Evelyn Sampaio de Moraes

Evelyn Sampaio de Moraes was strangled to death in a hotel room on 25th October in Sumaré, São Paulo (Brazil). She was 24-years-old.

Evelyn was found strangled to death in a hotel room by her friend, who went to the staff for help. The man that Evelyn had been with reportedly fled the scene, ramming his car through the hotel gates in order to leave. He was arrested in December that year. 


Luciana Desiré Vaca

Luciana Desiré Vaca lost her life to suicide on 26th October 2022 in La Paz (Bolivia). She was 34-years-old.

Luciana was a model and human rights activist, and had won multiple modelling awards. In August 2022 she was attacked by her boyfriend, who stabbed her eight times whilst she was sleeping. The attack left her a wheelchair user. Following the assault her mental health took a serious blow. She began to think of herself as a burden on others, believed that she would not be able to continue her old life, and was afraid her partner would return to attack her once again. She took her own life in her home. Se said that she felt the attack and her becoming disabled was a punishment from God.


Unknown Name

An unidentified trans woman was shot and killed on 28th October in Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua (Mexico). Her body was found laying in the street. No killer has been caught.


Liz Hernández

Liz Hernández was found murdered on 1st November 2022 in Padilla, Tamaulipas (Mexico). She was 18-years-old.

Liz went missing on 16th October 2022, but was found at Vicente Guerrero dam weeks later on 1st November, alongside the body of a murdered gay man. The man's body showed signs of violence, but due to decomposition such signs were not present on Liz. No killer has been found.


Jessica 'Jessy' Silva

Jessica 'Jessy' Silva was found stabbed to death on 3rd November 2022 in Fortaleza, Ceará (Brazil). her age is unknown.

Jessy's body was found in the Parque Ecológico do Passaré zoo, with multiple stab wounds. Police investigated the incident, but no arrests have been made.


Kauana Vasconcelos

Kauana Vasconcelos was stabbed to death on 3rd November 2022 in Ibicaraí, Bahia (Brazil). She was 16-years-old.

Kauana was taken to a local residence in Ibicaraí by a man on a motorcycle, who stabbed her, before dragging her to a vacant area in order to try to drown her. Neighbours witnessed the attack and were able to rescue Kauana and take her to hospital. Unfortunately, she died of her wounds. 


Kimberly Fernanda Mendoza Sevilha

Kimberly Fernanda Mendoza Sevilha was murdered on 4th November 2022 in Cuautla, Morelos (Mexico). Her age is unknown.

Kimberly was one of five women found murdered in an execution style killing, another of whom was also trans. She was found handcuffed and shot in the head. Three of the women were dismembered and dumped in plastic bags, their identities unknown.


Renata Nicole Duarte Reyes

Renata Nicole Duarte Reyes was murdered on 4th November 2022 in Cuautla, Morelos (Mexico). She was 29-years-old.

Renata was one of five women found murdered in an execution style killing, another of whom was also trans. She was found handcuffed and shot in the head. Three of the women were dismembered and dumped in plastic bags, their identities unknown.


Maël Eden Paufert

Maël Eden Paufert lost his life to suicide on 5th November 2022 in Strasbourg, Bas-Rhin (France). He was 30-years-old. Maël was part of a number of self help groups, but unfortunately lost his battle to depression. 


Martha Torres Lomelí

Martha Torres Lomelí was found murdered on 5th November 2022 in Irapuato, Guanajuato (Mexico). She was 58-years-old.

Martha was found dead in her home when her friends investigated after not hearing from her for several days. Upon entering the home they smelt decomposition, and called the police. Martha was eventually found under the stairs. No one has been arrested for her murder.


Carla Pereira

Carla Pereira was found murdered in her home on 5th November 2022 in Teresina, Piauí (Brazil). She was aged between 41 and 50.

Carla was found beaten to death with a pickaxe, and wrapped in a sheet in her bed at her home. It was reported that  friend of hers was staying with her, and that the two could be heard arguing on a number of occassions. He went missing after the discovery of Carla's body, but was arrested for her murder in January 2023.


Myles Fitzpatrick

Myles Fitzpatrick lost his life to suicide on 7th November 2022 in Manville, New Jersey (USA). He was 17-years-old.

Myles was supported in his transition by his family, but was the victim of abuse and bullying in school. Myles began his transition two years prior, during lockdown whilst school was remote, but once he attended school again he became the victim of persistent abuse, being shoved into lockers, having objects thrown at him, being kicked, and having his hair pulled, as well as verbal abuse. His mother believes that the school failed to protect her son, and is suing the school district. Due to the abuse Myles became severely depressed, and engaged in self harm. he attempted to end his life more than once, and lost his battle on 7th November.


Keyti Sayuri Rodríguez Vásquez

Keyti Sayuri Rodríguez Vásquez was stabbed to death on 8th November 2022 in Santiago (Chile). Her age is unknown.

Keyti was found stabbed in the street in the early hours of the morning. Help was called for her, but she died before it could arrive. It is reported that she was living homeless. 


Nazma Akhtar

Nazma Akhtar was shot and killed by police on 9th November 2022 in Chittagong (Bangladesh). She was 30-years-old.

Nazma was involved in an incident when her brother was arrested by police for dealing drugs, in which police opened fire on a group of people trying to prevent the arrest. 


Jerry Rodrigues 

Jerry Rodrigues was shot and killed on 10th November 2022 in Coreaú, Ceará (Brazil). She was 45-years-old.

Jerry was shot whilst sitting outside her family home. Police were called to the incident to investigate, but no one has been arrested for her murder. Jerry had received threats to her life prior to the incident. 


Chepina Arteaga Morante 

Chepina Arteaga Morante was shot on 10th November 2022 in Chone, Manabí (Ecuador). She was 22-years-old.

Chepina was attacked and shot in her home. Her family attempted to get her to the local hospital for help, but she died on route. No one has been arrested for her murder.


Unknown Name

An unidentified 19-year-old trans woman was dragged out of a beauty salon, her body found shot to death two days later on 11th November 20 in Caucaia, Ceará (Brazil).


Unknown Name

An unidentified trans woman was found shot multiple times and killed on 12th November 2022 in Tijuana, Baja California (Mexico).


Maiken/Dani Cooper

Dani Cooper, also known as Maiken, was shot and killed by police on 12th November 2022 in Vancouver, British Colombia (Canada). They were aged between 25 and 30.

Dani was shot and killed by police during a mental health welfare check in which they were called to their home. Dani was misgendered in the media following their murder.


Karen Sánchez Alvarez

Karen Sánchez Alvarez was shot on 12th November 2022 in Toluca, Estado de México (Mexico). She was 21-years-old. Karen was found shot to death near a bus terminal.


J. Royos

J. was stabbed to death and their body dumped in undergrowth on 13th November 2022 in Bogo City, Cebu (Philippines). They were 15-years-old. J. went missing after walking home from a party, their body found naked and covered in flies the next day. No killer has been found. 


Emma Borhanian

Emma Borhanian was shot and killed on 13th November 2022 in Vallejo, California (USA). She was 31-years-old.

Emma was shot and killed as one of the victims in a property dispute that also saw an elderly resident stabbed. Police arrested a suspect, but no details were released.


Unknown Name

An unidentified trans woman was found dead in her home on 15th November 2022 in Tamazula de Gordiano, Jalisco (Mexico). She was found with injuries on her body, but no details have been released.


Adalyn Anderson 

Adalyn Anderson lost her life to suicide on 15th November 2022 in Oklahoma City (USA). She was 24-years-old.


Marta Castaña Torres

Marta Castaña Torres was stabbed and killed on 17th November 2022 in Rome, Lazio (Italy). She was 65-years-old.

Marta was one of three sex workers stabbed to death in Rome on the same day. Her body was found in her home in the early hours of the morning.


Mariela Jorgelina Romero

Mariela Jorgelina Romero was found dead in her home on 17th November 2022 in Berisso, Buenos Aires (Argentina). She was 58-years-old. Few details about her death have been released following the discover of her body in her home, but it is believed she may have lost her life to suicide.


Finn Hall

Finn Hall lost his life to suicide on 18th November 2022 in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire (United Kingdom). He was 16-years-old.

Finn had been struggling with his mental health for a number of years, as well as eating disorders. He had also been self harming. On 18th November his mother found Finn in his room after he took his own life.


Bruninha da Silva

Bruninha da Silva was stoned to death on 18th November 2022 in Belo Jardim, Pernambuco (Brazil). She was 24-years-old.

Bruninha's body was found in the Maria Cristina neighbourhood, in Belo Jardim, with injuries consistent with that of being stoned. No murder has been found.


Kelly Loving

Kelly Loving was one of the victims shot to death in the Club Q mass shooting on 19th November 2022 in Colorado Springs (USA). She was 40-years-old.

Kelly was one of five people killed in the Club Q shooting, with another 19 injured. Her sister, Tiffany, said that Kelly used her own body to shield others. 'When the guy came in shooting, Kelly went to turn to look and it (bullet) hit her and she covered, his name is Wyatt, she covered him up,' her sister said. Her killer was arrested.


Daniel Davis Aston

Daniel Davis Aston was one of the victims shot and killed during the Club Q shooting on 19th November 2022 in Colorado Springs (USA). He was 28-years-old.

Daniel was a bartender and entertainer at Club Q, and was one of the five people killed by the gunman. Daniel was an active member of his local LGBTQ+ community, and grew up wanting to entertain people and make them happy according to his mother. 


Rihanna Rodrigues dos Santos

Rihanna Rodrigues dos Santos was beaten to death on 20th November 2022 in Campo Grande, Matto Grosso do Sul (Brazil). She was 37-years-old.

Rihanna was attacked by her boyfriend following an argument about money. He hit her over the head with a piece of wood, killing her. He was eventually arrested at a bus stop after fleeing the scene.


Matty Sheldrick

Matty Sheldrick lost his life to suicide on 22nd November 2022 Brighton, East Sussex (United Kingdom). He was 29-years-old.

Matty lost his life to suicide outside Brighton hospital's Accident & Emergency department following a series of failures to help him from the NHS. It was reported that he had a complex history with his mental health struggles, and despite trying to get help from the hospital was let down by them on an almost continual basis. Eventually Matty hung himself from a road sign outside the A&E department. The hospital attempted to resuscitate him, but he passed due to complications.


Brenda

Brenda was burnt to death on 22nd November 2022 in San Martin, Buenos Aires (Argentina). She was 27-years-old.

Brenda died in hospital after suffering burns to 70% of her body in an attack at her home two weeks prior to her death. A man was arrested for the attack.


Bekett Noble

Bekett Noble lost their life to suicide on 23rd November 2022 in Ancaster, Ontario (Canada). They were 34-years-old.

Bekett lost their life whilst at Redeemer University, where they were a student. In a note left behind after their death they stated that the university was failing its LGBTQ+ students, and that more needed to be done to improve things, and prevent others from losing their life in a similar manner. 'Don’t let it happen again' his letter implored them.


O. E. B. Pineda

O. E. B. Pineda was shot to death in the street on 23rd November 2022 in Valencia, Carabobo (Venezuela). She was 24-years-old


Diamond Jackson-McDonald

Diamond Jackson-McDonald was shot on 24th November 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (USA). She was 27-years-old.

Diamond was shot multiple times and killed inside her mothers home. The door was found open, ith no signs of forced entry. Her killer has not been found.


Olvin Osório Doroteo

Olvin Osório Doroteo was stabbed to death on 24th November 2022 in Oluta, Veracruz (Mexico). His age is unknown.

Olvin was found stabbed to death in his home the day after his friends and family lost contact with him. Police report that there was indication that he was also tortured. Olvin worked for a group aigind refugees. No killer has been found.


Ángela María Bernal Ospina

Ángela María Bernal Ospina was shot and killed on 25th November 2022 in Mariquita, Tolima (Colombia). She was 39-years-old.

Ángela was shot and killed by a drunk man who attacked her livestock. A fierce lover of animals, Ángela confronted the man when he attacked her livestock, and he shot her in the chest with a shotgun. Her killer was later arrested.


Ana Paula dos Santos

Ana Paula dos Santos was stabbed and beaten to death on 27th November 2022 in Jaciara, Mato Grosso (Brazil). She was 32-years-old.

Ana was found in her home, stabbed repeatedly and with her head crushed. The home was broken into, and there was evidence of violence throughout.


Adriana Santos

Adriana Santos was burnt to death on 28th November 2022 in Messias, Alagoas (Brazil). Her age is not known.

Adriana and her partner were found burnt to death in a fire in their home. Police believe that it may have been started deliberately, but no suspects have been identified.


Unknown Name

An unidentified trans woman was found dead in a drainage canal with severe head injuries on 29th November 2022 in Guadalajara, Jalisco (Mexico).


Day Rodas

Day Rodas died of an overdose on 1st December 2022 in Malibu, California (USA). She was 27-years-old.

Day was found unresponsive by a passer-by on a roadside in the Santa Monica area. First responders tried to resuscitate her but she was already deceased.Police believe Rodas overdosed and her body was left along the road, the investigation is continuing as a homicide investigation.


Morgan Dee

Morgan Dee lost her life to suicide on 4th December in Fort Wayne, Indiana (USA). She was 32-years-old. It has been reported that she lost her life to suicide due to anxiety and fears over how trans people are being treated.


Jossi Córdova Macas

Jossi Córdova Macas was shot and killed on 4th December 2022 in Arenillas, El Oro (Ecuador). Her age is unknown.

Jossi was shot to death in her sleep in her home when a van of masked assailants broke into her house in the early hours of the morning. 


Gabriela

Gabriela was stabbed to death on 4th December 2022 in Bogotá, Distrito Capital (Colombia). She was aged between 30 and 40. Gabriela was stabbed to death by her partner following an argument. He fled the scene and has not been caught.


Unknown Name

An unidentified trans woman was found killed on 8th December 2022 in Ciudad de Mexico (Mexico). Her partner was charged with her murder. It was the first time a suspect has been prosecuted for femicide against a trans woman in Mexico.


Destiny Howard

Destiny Howard was shot and killed on 9th December 2022 in Macon, Georgia (USA). She was 23-years-old.

Destiny was found shot to death in a parking lot. She was misgendered and deadnamed by the police. Her killer has not been caught.


Jaqueline Fyoruti

Jaqueline Fyoruti was stabbed to death on 9th December 2022 in Três Lagoas, Mato Grosso do Sul (Brazil). She was 49-years-old.

Jaqueline was attacked in her home during a robbery. Despite defending herself she was stabbed several times and died of her injuries. She was partially decapitated in the assault. Her attacker dropped his wallet in her home, and was identified that way, but has not been caught.


Endriely Prestes Aguiar

Endriely Prestes Aguiar was shot to death on 9th December 2022 in Canaã dos Carajás, Pará (Brazil). She was 30-years-old.

Endriely was shot to death in the street by a client. He has been identified by police, but has not been caught.


Claudia Díaz Pérez

Claudia Díaz Pérez was murderer on 11th December 2022 in Cartagena, San Antonio (Chile). She was 73-years-old.  Claudia was found dead in her home with head injuries, a man has been arrested in connection to her murder.


Mar’Quis ‘MJ’ Jackson

Mar’Quis ‘MJ’ Jackson was beaten to death on 14th December 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (USA). He was 33-years-old.

Mar'Quis was found dead in his back yard with head injuries. A suspect was identified, and is being sought by police.


Ximena Madrid Flores

Ximena Madrid Flores was found dead on 14th December 2022 in Teotihuacán, Estado de México (Mexico). She was 28-years-old. Her body was found in the archaeological zone of the ancient city of Teotihuacán. It is unclear if she was killed, or if she lost her life to suicide. 


W. de Oliveira Rodrigues

W. de Oliveira Rodrigues was stabbed to death on 15th December 2022 in Campo Grande, Mato Grosso Do Sul (Brazil). She was 22-years-old. She was stabbed by her prtner and taken to hospital, but died of her injuries. He has yet to be caught.


Henry Berg-Brousseau

Henry Berg-Brousseau lost his life to suicide on 16th December 2022 in Louisville, Kentucky (USA). He was 24-years-old.

Henry was the son of Democratic State Senator Karen Berg, who said that Henry lost his life to suicide due to the inequalities facing trans people, and the growing anti-trans sentiment in the US. She has spoken about him repeatedly when trying to oppose new anti-trans bills.


Ariana Diaz Chávez

Ariana Diaz Chávez was strangled to death on 16th December 2022 in La Plata, Buenos Aires (Argentina). She was 42-years-old.

Ariana was found strangled to death by a fried, with a belt tied around her neck. A month later her killer was arrested after CCTV footage was used to identify him.


Unknown Name

An unidentified trans woman was found shot to death in an alley on 16th December in Tijuana, Baja California (Mexico).


Lully Pimentel

Lully Pimentel was shot to death in the street on 17th December 2022 in Vitória de Santo Antão, Pernambuco (Brazil). She was 19-years-old. Her killer has not been found.


Caelee Love-Light

Caelee Love-Light was shot and killed on 17th December 2022 in Phoenix, Arizona (USA). She was 27-years-old.

Caelee was found shot to death in a vehicle by police. It appear that her attacker was also in the car, and that she stabbed him in self defence. He later died in hospital.


Levi Martin

Levi Martin lost his life to suicide on 18th December 2022 in Lakeville, Massachusetts (USA). He was 17-years-old.

Levi was intersex, transgender, and gay, and had recently learned of his condition. Despite finding acceptance from his parents, and becoming educated on intersex conditions he lost his life to suicide on 18th December. His parents found a note on the basement door reading 'Don't open door. Call police'. He left a letter apologising to his family and expressing his love to them. 'I … can’t take living like a girl, being the way I am, yet I am too much of a coward to come out to my siblings, or to do anything to make my body match my mind more. I am terrified of how society treats transgender persons.' He told them. 'This is not the fault of any of you. My brain is just faulty. I’m excited to finally be free.'


Kamilla Nogueira/Camila de Souza

Kamilla Nogueira/Camila de Souza was beaten to death on 18th December 2022 in Sarandi, Paraná (Brazil). She was 29-years-old.

Kamilla died in hospital two weeks after being savagely beaten by her brother following an argument.


Jady

Jady was beaten to death on 19th December 2022 in Guarapuava, Paraná (Brazil). She was 27-years-old. Jady was beaten to death following an argument. Her attacker has not been caught.


Sheyla

Sheyla was murdered on 23rd December 2022 in Tehuantepec, Oaxaca (Mexico). Her age is not known. Her body was found on a dirt road, no details of her death have been released.


Brauny Alcántara

Brauny Alcántara was beaten and drowned on 23rd December 2022 in Santiago (Dominican Republic). She was 27-years-old. Brauny's body was found in a hotel cistern, where she had been badly beaten and drowned. Her killer has been found. 


Aaiyza

Aaiyza was shot and killed on 23rd December in Bahawalpur, Punjab (Pakistan). Her Age is not known. Aaiyza was shot in the chest, and was rushed to hospital, but died of her injuries.


Unknown Name

An unidentified body of a trans woman was found on 24th December in Bilbao, Biscay (Spain). Her body was found weighted down at the bottom of a river. She was around 40-years-old.


Patricia Ramírez

Patricia Ramírez was run over and died on 26th December 2022 in Corrientes (Argentina). She was 41-years-old. Patricia died in hospital two days after being injured in a hit and run incident.


Kauany Bacelar

Kauany Bacelar was shot on 28th December 2022 in Salvador, Bahia (Brazil). She was 17-years-old. Her body was found in the street, shot in the head several times.


Elaine Englis

Elaine Englis was stabbed to death on 31st December 2022 in Cebu City (Philippines). She was 39-years-old. Elaine was stabbed to death by her partner when she tried to end their relationship, her mother defended her and was also stabbed, but survived. Her partner was arrested.


Liza Kistauri

Liza Kistauri was found dead in her apartment on 2nd January 2023 in Antwerp (Belgium). She was 26-years-old. The cause of death has not been released, but it was reported that she was killed.


Unknown Name

An unidentified trans woman was beaten to death by police on 3rd January 2023 in Bundibugyo (Uganda). She was released from police custody with severe injuries which resulted in her death.


Gwen Gatewood

Gwen Gatewood lost her life to suicide on 4th January 2023 in Michigan (USA). She was 22-years-old. Gwen lived with debilitating illness since her early teens, and had a number of surgeries and hospital stays. She came out as trans at 19. After her death her sibling wrote 'I feel like I’m at the bottom of a 100-feet hole and I’ll never be able to get back out. I love you so much Gwen, and I am so sorry.'


Tailla Ariany Santos

Tailla Ariany Santos was killed and dismembered on 4th January 2023 in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil). She was 31-years-old. Her killer was found digging a hole to bury her dismembered body parts by Tailla's cousin, Stephanie. The scene was described as 'a scene from a horror movie'. The killer fled the scene, but was arrested months later.


Ecem Seçkin

Ecem Seçkin was stabbed to death on 4th January 2023 in İzmir (Turkey). She was 22-years-old. Her killer fled the scene, but was later caught.


Unknown Name

An unidentified trans woman was found hanged on 4th January 2023 in Santo André, São Paulo (Brazil). She was around 18-years-old.


T. L. de Sousa

T. L. de Sousa was shot on 6th January 2023 in João Pessoa, Paraíba (Brazil). She was 24-years-old. T.L. was shot on the street, and was misgendered and deadnamed in the media. her killer has not been caught.


Sebastiana Pereira de Souza "Tiana"

Sebastiana Pereira de Souza, also known as Tiana, was beaten to death on 7th January 2023 in Colinas, Maranhão (Brazil). She was beaten so badly her face was unrecognisable. Her killer was caught and arrested.


Jasmine "Star" Mack

Jasmine "Star" Mack was stabbed to death on 7th January 2023 Washington, D.C. (USA). She was 36-years-old. She was found stabbed during a wellness check, and pronounced dead at the scene by emergency services.


K. B. Misador

K. B. Misador was stabbed to death on 8th January 2023 in Ballesteros, Cagayan (Philippines). She was 25-years-old.

K.B. was a teacher, and was stabbed several times by a group of three teens, including a former student of hers. She attempted to flee the scene, but her killers chased her down. The police said the suspects would still be charged, despite being juveniles. 


Rayca Pereira de Jesus

Rayca Pereira de Jesus was shot by a man on a motorcycle on 8th January 2023 in Barreiras, Bahia (Brazil). She was 20-years-old.


Samantha Fuentes

Samantha Fuentes was found beaten to death in her home on 8th January 2023 in Coatepeque, Quetzaltenango (Guatemala). Her age is not known.


Victor

A trans man identified as Victor was shot and killed on 9th January 2023 in Guaiúba, Ceará (Brazil). He was 19-years-old.


Minal

A trans woman identified as Minal was stabbed to death on 10th January 2023 in New Delhi (India). She was 22-years-old. She was stabbed by two men after threatening to make her relationship with one of them known to his father. Her killers were arrested.


Gabriel Godoy

Gabriel Godoy lost his life to suicide on 10th January 2023 in Barra Bonita, São Paulo (Brazil). He was 29-years-old. He jumped from the Ponte do Açúcar bridge.


Fran Jungers Neto

Fran Jungers Neto was stabbed to death in her own home on 13th January 2023 in Londrina, Paraná (Brazil). She was 35-years-old. Two teenagers have been arrested for her murder.


KC Johnson

KC Johnson was found beaten to death on 13th January 2023 in Wilmington, North Carolina (USA). She was 27-years-old.

KC was found beaten to death in the Savannah River after being reported missing by her partner. A man was later arrested for her murder. Her sister Amber said 'I can’t sleep.. this wasn’t supposed to happen, you didn’t deserve this. You ARE and always will be a beautiful person, inside and out. You deserved nothing but good things.. you will be missed greatly by so many. I love you. Rest in paradise, KC Lee Johnson.'


Sofía Agustina Bravo

Sofía Agustina Bravo was found murdered on 14th January 2023 in La Carlota, Córdoba (Argentina). She was 26-yers-old. 

Sofía was found dead in a field several days after going missing. Her killer was later arrested and charged with her murder as a hate crime. 


Pinki

A trans woman called Pink was stabbed on 15th Janaury 2023 in New Delhi (India). Her age is not known.

It is reported that Pinki was attacked by three men who beat and stabbed her before slitting her throat. The three, one of whom was a teenager, were hired to kill her by another trans woman who didn't like her.


Aurora Claire Stark

Aurora Claire Stark lost her life to suicide on 16th January 2023 in Halifax, Nova Scotia (Canada). She was 42-years-old.

Aurora was a staunch advocate for trans rights and was well known within her local community, but sadly lost her life to suicide. 'Farewell to you bright, gentle, amazing woman. For you we live on.'


Stheffany Ashley da Silva Neves

Stheffany Ashley da Silva Neves was shot and killed on 16th January 2023 in Pontes e Lacerda, Mato Grosso (Brazil). She was 25-years-old.

Stheffany was shot in the back of the head in her home. Her killer and a friend of his then dumped her body in a river, but were caught when the vehicle became stuck in the mud.


María José Torres Astros

María José Torres Astros was found stabbed to death on 17th January 2023 in Villavicencio, Meta (Colombia). She was 33-years-old.

María was found dead in her home the day after her birthday with a knife lodged in her chest. Police initially tried to claim that it was a suicide. No suspect has been found.


Denisse Cabaly

Denisse Cabaly was beaten to death on 17th January 2023 in Veracruz (Mexico). She was 29-years-old.

Denisse was beaten to death by two assailants in the market area of Veracruz. She was visiting the city, and was nervous to do so after seeing her roommate Alaska murdered in 2018.


Manuel Teran 'Tortugita'

Manuel Teran was shot and killed by police on 18th January 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia (USA). They were 26-years-old.

Manuel was defending the Atlanta’s South River Forest from the construction of a law enforcement training village along with other protesters. SWAT officers were sent in to clear the camp, and Manuel was shot 57 times. The police report that Manuel fired on them first, but had no body cam footage to confirm their claims. Eventual autopsy proved that Manuel was shot whilst sitting down with their hands raised. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation said that would not pursue criminal charges against the officers who killed them.


La Gata

La Gata was stabbed to death in her home on 18th January 2023 in Medellín, Antioquia (Colombia). She was 68-years-old. La Gata was a leader of the local trans community, and much beloved.


Olivia Snow

Olivia Snow was found dead on 19th January 2023 in New York City (USA). She was 47-years-old. Olivia was found dead in a hotel room, no cause of death has been released. She was a make-up artist.


Dani Millán

Dani Millán was beaten to death on 20th January 2023 in Ciudad de México (Mexico). She was found bleeding to death in the street, but died to her injuries before she could be helped. 


Paris Beristain Vergara Valério

Paris Beristain Vergara Valério was shot and jilled on 20th January 2023 in Acayucan, Veracruz (Mexico). She was 31-years-old. 

Paris was at work at a bar when a man on a motorcycle entered the building and shot her in the head. She was misgendered in the media.


Maria Jose Rivera Rivera

Maria Jose Rivera Rivera was shot and killed on 21st January 2023 in Houston, Texas (USA). She was aged between 20 and 25.

Maria was found dead in a hotel room, shot by her partner, who had then killed himself.


Erika Quintana Ávalos

Erika Quintana Ávalos was burnt to death on 21st January 2023 in Trujillo, La Libertad (Peru). She was 22-years-old.


Praneetha

Praneetha lost her life to suicide on 21st January 2023 in Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh (India). She was 29-years-old. She took her own life after learning that her partner had engaged in repeated affairs.


Unknown Name

The body of an unidentified trans person was found on 22nd January in Karachi, Sindh (Pakistan). Their body was found dumped in bushes, with their hands tied behind their back and a noose around their neck. No information has been released, even their gender is unknown.


Unique Banks

Unique Banks was shot and killed on 23rd January 2023 in Chicago, Illinois (USA). She was 20-years-old. 

An armed assailant entered Unique's family home on 23rd January and opened fire, killing Unique, and her mother, as well as wounding three others; including two more trans women. The police arrested a suspect, but declined to press charges against him.


Ivory Nicole Smith

Ivory Nicole Smith was found dead in her home on 24th January 2023 in San Francisco, California (USA). She was 27-years-old. No cause of death has been released.


Ale Castillo Limache

Ale Castillo Limache was found dead on 24th Janaury 2023 in Camaná, Arequipa (Peru). She was found dead in a hotel room, and may have been killed two days earlier. No cause of death has been released, but police are looking for a suspect identified using CCTV footage.


Vera Lúcia Lopes Siqueira

Vera Lúcia Lopes Siqueira was shot to death in the street on 25th January 2023 in Norte de Minas, Minas Gerais (Brazil). She was 28-years-old.


Noah O'Brien

Noah O'Brien lost his life to suicide on 26th January 2023 in Westmead, New South Wales (Australia). He was 14-years-old.

Noah lost his life to suicide after being denied gender affirming care by the gender clinic. Despite having the love and support of his family, Noah was denied care from the gender clinic. Speaking about his mother's fight to get him help the family said 'Lauren rang places, went to the doctors, tried everywhere to get help, but it was just like doors were closing in her face. Nobody was responding to her call for help'. Noah tried to take his own life, and received CPR from his father. He was taken to hospital, where he died several hours later, allowing his family the chance to say goodbye to him.


Franchesca Gomez

Franchesca Gomez was stabbed to death on 26th January 2023 in Pedro Juan Caballero, Amambay (Paraguay). She was stabbed to death by fellow prisoners whilst in prison for a drug trafficking charge. Three other inmates have been charged with her murder.


Unknown Name

An unidentified trans woman died on 27th January 2023 in Buenos Aires (Argentina). She was aged around 50 years, and may have died by suicide after she fell from a 25th floor balcony. 


Rafaela Moraes Izaias

Rafaela Moraes Izaias was stabbed to death on 28th January 2023 in Porto Ferreira, São Paulo (Brazil). She was 28-years-old.

Rafaela was attacked outside a commercial building and attempted to flee inside. She was stabbed several times and died of her injuries. Her killer fled the scene, but was later taken into custody.


Samantha Campana

Samantha Campana was stabbed to death on 29th January 2023 in Maringá, Paraná (Brazil). She was 23-years-old.

Samantha was stabbed during a robbery in which her attacker tried to take her phone from her. Emergency services attended the scene, but were unable to save her.


Greyci Kelly

Greyci Kelly was found murdered on 30th January 2023 in Jales, São Paulo (Brazil). She was 43-years-old. Greyci went missing four day earlier, and was eventually found dead in a vacant parking lot. No cause of death has been released. 


Paris Alexsandry

Paris Alexsandry was found murdered in a home at an undisclosed date in Juchitán de Zaragoza, Oaxaca (Mexico). Her death was announced on 2nd February 2023. She was known in the area, and sold tamales.


Imanitwitaho Zachee

Imanitwitaho Zachee was shot and killed on 3rd February 2023 in Louisville, Kentucky (USA). She was 26-years-old. 

Zachee was shot by a coworker outside of her place of employment. He eventually gave himself up to police and confessed to her murder. Zachee was liked by her coworkers, who described her as always happy and smiling.


Nety Cosme

Nety Cosme was stabbed to death on 3rd February 2023 in Pancas, Espirito Santo (Brazil). she was 41-years-old. Nety was killed attempting to defend a woman from her abusive partner. The man was later arrested.


Z.A.

An unidentified trans woman was found hanged inside a house in Rawalpindi, Punjab (Pakistan) on 5th February. No name has been released, but police confirmed that she was murdered. No one has been arrested for the crime.


Sandra

Sandra was stabbed to death on 7th February 2023 in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). She was 64-years-old. She was stabbed several times by her partner in their home. 


Unknown Name

The skeleton of an unidentified trans person was found on 7th February 2023 Ubá, Minas Gerais (Brazil). The suspects were arrested.


Lelê

Lelê was found murdered on 8th February 2023 in Fortaleza, Ceará (Brazil). she was 19-years-old. No cause of death has been released, and no suspect found.


Unknown Name

An unidentified trans woman was found dead in a drainage ditch on 8th February 2023 in Chiclayo (Peru). She was aged around 20-25, and had been shot several times.


Aithana Camila Azul Vargas Caicedo

Aithana Camila Azul Vargas Caicedo was shot and killed on 10th February 2023 in Babahoyo, Los Rios (Ecuador). She was 25-years-old. 

Aithana was shot in the street by what police have revealed were organised criminals. She was shot in the head.


Priscila Aguado Hutaco

Priscila Aguado Hutaco was shot and killed on 11th February 2023 in San Juan de Miraflores, Lima (Peru). She was aged between 26 and 30.

Priscila was kidnapped by local criminals that had been extorting sex workers in the area. her body was found, executed, with several bullet wounds. No one had been caught for her murder.


Luara de Souza Machado

Luara de Souza Machado was stabbed to death on 11th February 2023 in Fortaleza, Ceará (Brazil). She was 27-years-old. 

Luara was attacked in the street, but managed to get away from her assailant and tried to find help, but died in the entrace to a motel. The knife used in the attack was stuck in her chest.


La Pájara

La Pájara was shot and stabbed to death on 11th February 2023 in Barranquilla, Atlántico (Colombia). She was 22-years-old. La Pájara was attacked in the street by an unidentified assailant, who shot her seven times, and stabbed her twice.


Brianna Ghey

Brianna Ghey was stabbed to death on 11th February 2023 in Warrington, Cheshire (United Kingdom). She was 16-years-old.

Brianna was stabbed in a park in a village near Warrington. Two 15-year-old teenagers have been arrested and charged with murder.


Veronica Manganese

Veronica Manganese lost her life to suicide on 11th February 2023 in Ponsacco, Pisa (Italy). She was 23-years-old. Veronica's body was found in a river two days after she went missing. 


Aylla Sofia

Aylla Sofia was stabbed to death on 11th February 2023 in Belém, Pará (Brazil). She was stabbed by a friend, who was arrested shortly after.


Michelle Jesús P. C.

Michelle Jesús P. C. was murdered on 12th February 2023 in Mérida, Yucatán (Mexico). She was aged around 40, and was killed  by her partner who was later arrested.


Mishi

Mishi was shot and killed on 12th February 2023 in Kohat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (Pakistan). She was killed whilst driving in a car with friends in what police believe was an honour killing.


Sofia Gonçalves de Oliveira

Sofia Gonçalves de Oliveira was shot and killed on 12th February 2023 in Patos de Minas, Minas Gerais (Brazil). She was 23-years-old.

Sofia was shot whilst out drinking with friends by her partner, who was angry that she had told others that they were dating.


Agatha Santos

Agatha Santos lost her life to suicide on 13th February 2023 in Nova Floresta, Paraíba (Brazil).


Ruby Ferrer

Ruby Ferrer was shot and killed on 14th February 2023 in Carabayllo, Lima (Peru). She was 30-years-old. Ruby was kidnapped by a local gang who were extorting sex worker. She was shot several times.


Rayane Cássia Bittencourt Nogueira

Rayane Cássia Bittencourt Nogueira was beaten and strangled to death on 15th February 2023 in Porto Real, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil). She was 23-years-old.

Rayane's body was found in her home in a state of decomposition. There was evidence that she was beaten around the head and strangled. She was found by her uncle.


Unknown Name

An unidentified trans woman was found beaten to death on a farm in Lambayeque (Peru) on 16th February 2023. her identity has not been revealed. 


Camila Sánchez

Camila Sánchez was tortured to death on 16th February 2023 in Chiclayo, Lambayeque (Peru). She was aged between 19 and 25. Her body was found dumped inside a cemetery. 


Cataleya

Cataleya was found murdered on 17th February 2023 in Amazonas (Peru). No other details have been released.


Andrea Lopez

Andrea Lopez was killed by a vehicle that lost control on 18th February 2023 in La Rioja (Argentina). She was 57-years-old.


Mirela

Mirela was beaten to death inside her home on 18th February 2023 in Fortaleza, Ceará (Brazil). She was 27-years-old. It is reported that people broke into her home and beat Mirela to death with sticks and rocks, no suspects have been arrested. 


Unknown Name

An unidentified trans woman was stabbed to death on 19th February 2023 in Gazipur (Bangladesh). She was aged around 30-years-old.


Katia

Katia was shot three times and killed during a carnival celebration on 19th February 2023 in Soledad, Atlántico (Colombia). She was 47-years-old.


Mahnoor

Mahnoor was shot and killed on 19th February 2023 when the vehicle she was in came under fire in a targeted attack in Mingora, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (Pakistan).


Sabrina Medeiros

Sabrina Medeiros was beaten to death by a serial killer on 19th Febrary 2023 in Maria Helena, Paraná (Brazil). She was 43-years-old. Her killer was caught, and confessed to killing two other women, leading police to their grave sites. 


Shakira

Shakira was shot and killed on 20th February 2023 in Campina Grande, Paraíba (Brazil). She was 26-years-old. She was shot multiple times on the grounds of the Central Fair of Campina Grande. Her killer has not been found.


Iván Guadalupe Lima Fortete

Iván Guadalupe Lima Fortete lost his life to suicide on 21st February 2023 in Sallent, Barcelona (Spain). He was 12-years-old.

Iván lost his life during a suicide pact with his sister in which he threw himself from a balcony. His sister survived the fall.


Sana

Sana was murdered on 23rd February 2023 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu (India). She was 29-years-old. She was found in an abandoned lot with her throat cut.


Cashay Henderson

Cashay Henderson was shot and killed on 25th February 2023 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (USA). She was 31-years-old. Cashays body was found by firefighters responding to a building fire. It appears that she was shot and the fire started to hide the crime. Police later arrested a man in connection to the murder.


Shaina Vanessa Pretel Gómez

Shaina Vanessa Pretel Gómez was shot on 26th February 2023 in Cali, Valle del Cauca (Colombia). She was 28-years-old. Her body was found in woodland.


Khina Zakharova

Khina Zakharova lost her life to suicide on 27th February 2023 in Smallingerland, Friesland (Netherlands). She was 21-years-old.

Khina was a Russian refugee who had sought asylum in the Netherlands and was living in a refugee camp. She had also applied to receive hormone treatment, but learned that the waiting list was at least two years long. Khina took her own life in a refugee camp in Drachten.


Thalyta Gabriely Alves Sousa

Thalyta Gabriely Alves Sousa was found dead in a river on 27th February 2023 in Anapú, Pará (Brazil) after going missing two days before. She was 20-years-old.


Caitlyn Éowyn Earhart "Cait"

Caitlyn Éowyn Earhart lost her life to suicide on 1st March 2023 in St. Louis, Missouri (USA). She was 19-years-old. Her parents did not accept her identity, and following her death they deleted her social media accounts. Following her death a friend of her wrote 'I'll miss your soft voice, your positive outlook at the world. You always said, "Today is the greatest day of my life." I'll carry your soul with the rest of my life.'


Violeta Navarrete

Violeta Navarrete was beaten to death on 1st March 2023 in Ahome, Sinaloa (Mexico). She was 35-years-old.

Violeta was found beaten to death in her own home with injuries across her body. She had been crowned the Queen of Diversity at Carnaval México five days before her death.


Lorena Fox

Lorena Fox was found murdered on 1st March 2023 in Luis Eduardo Magalhães, Bahia (Brazil). She was 27-years-old.

Lorena had gone missing eight days before her body was discovered dumped in underbrush. Two men were later arrested for her murder.


Alana da Silva

Alana da Silva lost her life to suicide on 1st March 2023 in Porto Velho, Rondônia (Brazil). She was 27-years-old. She left no note, so the reasons remain unknown.


Lichi

Lichi was suffocated to death on 3rd March 2023 in New Delhi (India). She was 50-years-old. Her killer has not been found.


W. P. da Silva Souza

W. P. da Silva Souza was shot and killed on 3rd March 2023 in Porto Velho, Rondônia (Brazil). She was killed outside of a night club. She was misgendered in the media, and her killer has not been found.


Paris Marchant Dioses

Paris Marchant Dioses was shot dead in the street on 3rd March 2023 in Machala, El Oro (Ecuador). She was 35-years-old.


Juana Mena Hernández

Juana Mena Hernández was beaten to death on 7th March 2023 in Masaya (Nicaragua). She was 23-years-old.

Juana was beaten by her partner during an argument when with friends. Juana returned home and went to bed, but died from her injuries. Her partner was arrested for the murder.


Negão

Negão was shot to death on 7th March 2023 in Petrolina, Pernambuco (Brazil). She was 23-years-old. Negão, a friend of hers, and her friends 1-year-old daughter, were all shot to death during a home invasion.


Amanda Rodrigues Ribeiro

Amanda Rodrigues Ribeiro was beaten to death on 9th March 2023 in São João da Barra, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil). She was 38-years-old. No one has been arrested for her murder.


Joyce Kelly

Joyce Kelly was stabbed to death on 10th March 2023 in Maceió, Alagoas (Brazil). She was 19-years-old. Her body was found in an abandoned building with multiple stab wounds, and signs that she tried to defend herself. Her killer was eventually arrested.


Jordana

Jordana was shot to death on 10th March 2023 in Cancun, Quintana Roo (Mexico). She was shot point blank by a man on a motorcycle. Her killer has not been found.


Renna Rodrigues/Rena de Moura

Renna Rodrigues was stabbed to death on 11th March 2023 in Fortaleza, Ceará (Brazil). No further details of her death have been released.


Caju

Caju was stabbed to death on 11th March 2023 in Camocim, Ceará (Brazil). She was 36-years-old. Her killer was arrested.


Eden Knight

Eden Knight lost her life to suicide on 12th March 2023 in Ryiadh (Saudi Arabia). She was 23-years-old.

Eden was living in the US, but was coerced into returning to Saudi Arabia, where she was forcibly detransitoned. Eden had allegedly been separated from her support network, isolated, pressured to return to Saudi Arabia and then forced to detransition. The US government is investigating the involvement of a US company employed by her family in convincing her to return.


Jenny

Jenny was shot and killed on 13th March 2023 in Tamuín, San Luis Potosí (Mexico). Her killer has not been found.


Unknown Name

An unidentified trans women was found shot to death on 16th March in Tecomán, Colima (Mexico) alongside another trans woman, Josaline. No further details have been released.


Joseline

Joseline was found shot to death on 16th March in Tecomán, Colima (Mexico) alongside an unidentified trans woman. No further details have been released.


Alya

Alya was beatn to death on 16th March 2023 in Tapin, South Kalimantan (Indonesia). She was 32-years-old. She was attacked and killed by her boyfriend when she accused him of cheating. he has been arrested.


Keyly Daniela Macías Cortés

Keyly Daniela Macías Cortés was beaten and had her throat cut on 16th March 2023 in Guayaquil, Guayas (Ecuador). She was 25-years-old.

Keyly and two friends were attacked and beaten by a man who took them prisoner. Keyley was handcuffed, and after a brutal beating had her throat slit. Her friends survived. Her killer was arrested.


Laila

Laila was shot inside her own home on 16th March 2023 in Jaguarari, Bahia (Brazil). She was 27-years-old. Her killer has not been found.


Alondra Chacon Avila

Alondra Chacon Avila was shot in her own home on 16th March 2023 in Toluca, Estado de México (Mexico). She was 33-years-old. Her father was injured in the attack, but survived.


Camila La Crespa

Camila La Crespa was stabbed to death on 17th March 2023 in Neiva, Huila (Colombia). She was 44-years-old.

Camila was stabbed to death by a minor near her home who objected to Camila smoking marijuana.


Michele Souza

Michele Souza was shot to death in the street on 19th March 2023 in Vitória de Santo Antão, Pernambuco (Brazil). No further details have been released.


Maria Fernanda Hilton

Maria Fernanda Hilton was shot on 19th March 2023 in São Paulo (Brazil). She was 32-years-old. Maria was approached by a man whilst on the street, who shot and killed her.


Mala

Mala was strangled to death by a truck driver on 20th March 2023 in Riau (Indonesia). She was 43-years-old.


Unknown Name

An unidentified trans woman was found burnt to death in the wood near João Pessoa, Paraíba (Brazil) on 20th March 2023. They were around 16-years-old. No further details have been released. 


Kayleigh Scott

Kayleigh Scott lost her life to suicide on 20th March 2023 in Denver, Colorado (USA). She was 25-years-old. 

Kayleigh worked as a flgiht attendent for United, and was a spokesperson for them, featuring in a video where she talked bout being trans. Despite singing the praises of the company in 2020 she gradually felt a lack of support from them. She wrote 'I saw too much death & loss in my life, I came to realise I work a meaningless job for a company that doesn’t value me as an employee, I had my heart destroyed, I lost my nice little home and had to downsize significantly and start over. I’m really struggling to find happiness and hope. I’m begging 2023 to be better to me. Please.' Sadly, she lost her life.


Mateo Briones Alvarado

Mateo Briones Alvarado was shot and killed on 21st March 2023 in Daule, Guayas (Ecuador). He was 16-years-old.

Mateo, also known as Wolf, was shot six times in his home in what has been described as an execution style killing. No arrests have been made in connection to his murder.


Lucy Salani

Lucy Salani died of natural causes on 22nd March 2023 in Bologna (Italy). She was 98-years-old. Lucy was the only known Italian trans survivor of the Nazi concentration camps, and was tortured in Dachau for six months.


Tasiyah Woodland 

Tasiyah Woodland was shot and killed on 24th March 2023 in Mechanicsville, Maryland (USA). She was 18-years-old. Tasiyah was shot and killed outside the Big Dogs Paradise Bar. Her killer was arrested.


Luna Ramírez Soto

Luna Ramírez Soto died after having her throat slit on 24th March 2023 in Bello, Antioquia (Colombia). She was 29-years-old. Luna's attacker slit her throat whilst she was rough sleeping.


Rebeka Vendaval

Rebeka Vendaval was beaten and stoned to death on 25th March 2023 in Paraupebas, Pará (Brazil). Her body was found in the street.


Victoria Pereira

Victoria Pereira was stabbed to death in the street on 25th March 2023 in Rivera (Uruguay). She was 22-years-old. Victoria was a member of the Naturaleza trans, a stage documentary in which three trans women shared their life stories. 


Kenia Salazar

Kenia Salazar was shot and killed by an unknown assailant whilst walking home on 29th March 2023 in Chocaman, Veracruz (Mexico).


Ketlhyn da Silva Nascimento

Ketlhyn da Silva Nascimento was shot and killed on 29th March 2023 in São João Del Rei, Minas Gerais (Brazil), the victim of a murder-suicide. She was 16-years-old.


Mónica Jiménez Belmont

Mónica Jiménez Belmont was beaten to death on 29th March 2023 in Ciudad de México (Mexico). She was found on her bathroom floor with signs of violence and wounds consistent with being beaten to death. The police have refused to investigate the incident, calling her death a suicide.  She was 41-years-old.


Emmily Rodrigues

Emmily Rodrigues fell to her death on 30th March 2023 in Buenos Aires (Argentina). The circumstances around her death are not known, and businessman was arrested in connection to the incident. She was 26-years-old.


Unknown Name

An unidentified trans person was found dead in a stream with gunshot wounds on 30th March 2023 in Fortaleza, Ceará (Brazil).


Unknown Name

An unidentified trans woman was shot and killed in her home on 31st March 2023 in the Gustavo Vázquez neighborhood of Colima (Mexico).


Karla Santos

Karla Santos was set on fire and died on 1st April 2023 in Itabuna, Bahia (Brazil). Karla died in hospital from multiple organ failure three weeks after she ran into the facility on fire, having been doused in alcohol and ignited by her abusive ex-partner. She was 44-years-old.


Brigitte 

Brigitte was stabbed to death by her ex-partner on 2nd April 2023 in Guayaquil, Guayas (Ecuador). 


Tania Viviana Sandoval Ramírez

Tania Viviana Sandoval Ramírez was stabbed to death on 5th April 2023 in Trujillo, La Libertad (Peru). Tania was stabbed in her workplace, where another trans woman was stabbed to death three years earlier, and received multiple wounds. It is reported that it took several minutes for her die.


Ariel Mendoza

Ariel Mendoza was tortured and burnt on 7th April 2023 in Managua (Nicaragua). She was 36-years-old. 

Ariel's body was found in a vacant lot, partially burnt, and with signs of torture. She had been missing for eight days.


Cecibel

Cecibel was stabbed to death on 7th April 2023 in Buena Fe, Los Rios (Ecuador). She was 31-years-old. Cecibel was stabbed in the neck and arm in her apartment, where she later died. It is believed her partner committed the crime. No one has been charged with her murder.


Jordana Cortez

Jordana Cortez was murdered on 9th April 2023 in Esmeraldas (Ecuador). Ne further details were released.


Unknown Name

An unidentified transgender teen aged 15 lost his life to suicide on 10th April in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam). The news was broken by a teacher at his school who reported that his parents weren't supportive of his transition.


Sofia Inés Fernández

Sofia Inés Fernández died whilst in police custody on 10th April 2023 in Pilar, Buenos Aires (Argentina). She was 39-years-old.

Police announced that Sofia died by suicide whilst in custody. However, the official autopsy revealed that she had a thong and pieces of mattress lodged in her throat. Ten officers are currently being investigated over the matter.


Eduarda Emanuelly

Eduarda Emanuelly was stabbed to death on 11th April 2023 in São Paulo (Brazil). No other details were released.


Unknown Name

An unidentified trans woman died in police custody when her cell caught on fire on 11th April 2023 in Libertad, San José (Uruguay). No other details have been released.


Ashley Burton

Ashley Burton was shot on 11th April 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia (USA). She was 37-years-old.

Ashley was shot whilst running out of her home screaming for help. Her killer was later arrested.


Unknown Name

An unidentified trans woman was shot multiple times with a shotgun at her home in Diorama, Goiás (Brazil) on 13th April 2023. No further details were released.


Moe Moore

Moe Moore was found in the Ohio River on 14th April 2023 in Louisville, Kentucky (USA). It is believed he may have lost his life to suicide, but no further details have been revealed. He was 18-years-old.


    

Bruna Brasil

Bruna Brasil was found beaten and stabbed to death on 15th April 2023 in Porto Franco, Maranhão (Brazil). She was 34-years-old.

Bruna's body was found dumped in bushed with signs of violence. Her killer was eventually arrested months later.


Mimi Pereira da Silva Filho

Mimi Pereira da Silva Filho was shot and killed on 18th April 2023 in Santa Cruz do Rio Pardo, São Paulo (Brazil). She was 45-years-old.

Mimi was shot five times in the back whilst in her car. Her killer was caught month later, and revealed that they had been paid to kill Mimi; the person who paid for the hit was later arrested.


Rasheeda Williams

Rasheeda Williams was shot and killed on 19th April 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia (USA). Sh was 35-years-old.

Rasheeda, also known as Koko Da Doll and Hollywood Koko, wwas a rapper who had released two singles, and one of the four subjects of the D. Smith documentary Kokomo City. Her killer was later arrested and charged with murder, aggravated assault and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony.


Tati Guzmán

Tati Guzmán was stabbed and killed on 22nd April 2023 in Cali, Valle del Cauca (Colombia). She was killed in the street whilst living homeless.


Lina Franco

Lina Franco was stabbed in the street on 22nd April 2023 in Mazatlán, Sinaloa (Mexico). She was 31-years-old.


Alex Bendall

Alex Bendall was found dead in the river on 23rd April 2023 in Dorchester, Dorset (United Kingdom). He was 18-years-old.

Alex was found dead in the Frome river 70 days after going missing in February. It is possible that he may have lost his life to suicide. His death has not been treated as suspicious by police.


Stephany Villar

Stephany Villar was found shot dead on 24th April 2023 in Embu das Artes, São Paulo (Brazil). She was 24-years-old.

Stephany went missing four days earlier after leaving a party. Her body was found dumped on a dirt road. No one has been arrested for her murder.


La Divina/La Johan

La Divina/La Johan was beaten to death on 24th April 2023 in Maracaibo, Zulia (Venezuela). Her body was found in the back of a street market. She was 38-years-old.


Stephanie Petty

Stephanie Petty lost her life to suicide on 25th April 2023 in Thermopolis, Wyoming (USA). She was 19-years-old. Stephanie took her life with a firearm in her backyard, and was found by her mother. 


Banko Paso/Banko Brown

Banko Paso/Banko Brown was shot and killed on 27th April 2023 in San Francisco, California (USA). He was 24-years-old.

Banko was shot by a security guard at Walgreens, who fired on him for shoplifting. Banko died of his wounds. The security guard was arrested, but later released without charge and fined $1,500. This caused huge public outcry.


Unknown Name

an unidentified trans person lost their life to suicide in their home in Playa del Carmen, Quintano Roo (Mexico) on 28th April 2023. No further details were released.


LaKendra Andrews

LaKendra Andrews was shot and killed on 29th April 2023 in Dallas, Texas (USA). She was 26-yers-old.

LaKendra's death was not known until November 2023 due to her being deadnamed and misgendered in news reports and obituaries.


Kauanne 

Kauanne was stabbed to death by her partner on 30th April 2023 in Novo Horizonte, São Paulo (Brazil). She was aged between 19 and 25. Her partner was later arrested for her murder.


Bebo

Bebo was beaten to death by her partner on 1st May 2023 in Bhiwandi, Maharashtra (India). She was 30-years-old. Her killer has not been caught.


Karina Guevara

Karina Guevara was found murdered at her home on 1st May 2023 in Omoa, Cortés (Honduras). No other details have been released.


Hailey 'Bee' Mackenzie Lawson

Hailey 'Bee' Mackenzie Lawson lost their life to suicide on 2nd May 2023 in Regina, Saskatchewan (Canada). Bee had suffered from mental health issues for a number of years, and sadly lost their battle. One news report said 'Bee had lost four friends to suicide over the past year, the most recent just the night before.' They were 14-years-old.


Emily Grace Rawbon

Emily Grace Rawbon lost her life to suicide on 4th May 2023 in Invermere, British Colombia (Canada). She was 51-years-old.


Praveen Nath

Praveen Nath lost his life to suicide on 4th May 2023 in Thrissur, Kerala (India). He was Kerala's first transgender bodybuilder, and had won the Mister Kerala contest in 2021.


Samantha

Samantha was shot an dkilled in her own home on 5th May 2023 in Recife, Pernambuco (Brazil). She was 21-years-old. Her killer was not caught.


Jayden Miller

Jayden Miller was stabbed to death on 5th May 2023 in Edmonton, Alberta (Canada). He was 11-years-old.

Jayden and his mother, Carolann, were stabbed in killed in what has been called a random attack outside of his school. Carolann  died on the scene, but Jayden remained long enough to be taken to hospital, where he died several hours later. Media have said that he witnessed his mother die. They were buried together in the same casket. 


L. F. Rodríguez Mier

L. F. Rodríguez Mier was stabbed and died on 5th May 2023 in San Benito Abad, Sucre (Colombia). They were 28-years-old.


Raíssa

Raíssa was found dead in a locker room at a sports court in Major Izidoro, Alagoas (Brazil) on 7th May 2023. It is thought that she may have lost her life to suicide. She was 20-years-old.


Maryori Sousa

Maryori Sousa was murdered on 9th May 2023 in Ciudad de Guatemala (Guatemala). No further details were released.


Teffy Balizari

Teffy Balizari was murdered on 9th May 2023 in Zacapa (Guatemala). She was reported missing two days previously, and was discovered tortured to death along with a gay man, dumped on the side of the road. 


Unknown Name

An unidentified trans woman was shot three times and killed by police officers on 11th May 2023 in Villa Gobernador Gálvez, Santa Fe (Argentina). The officers would later be arrested for her murder.


Shakira

Shakira was found shot three times by the side of the road on 12th May 2023 in Tamuín, San Luis Potosí (Mexico). She was 37-years-old. No suspect has been found.


Dania Sharith Polo Solórzano

Dania Sharith Polo Solórzano died of gunshot wounds on 12th May 2023 in El Carmen de Bolívar (Colombia). She died 12 days after being shot in her own home. She was a prominent LGBTQ+ community leader and activist.


Sheyla Cabezas Reyes

Sheyla Cabezas Reyes was shot in what has been called an execution killing on 13th May 2023 in Esmeraldas (Ecuador). She was 35-yerar-old.


Ome Gandhi

Ome Gandhi was shot and killed on 16th May 2023 in Salt Lake City, Utah (USA). She was 16-years-old. She was shot and killed by her abusive father who then shot himself.


Nova Dunne

Nova Dunne lost his life to suicide on 17th May 20233 in Manchester, New Hampshire (USA). He was 14-years-old.

Nova was the victim of bullying and transphobia. He climbed the railing of an overpass and jumped into oncoming traffic, taking his life.


Natasha

Natasha was shot and killed on 17th May 2023 in Colima (Mexico). Her body was discovered near a canal. no other information has been released.


Yanina Martínez

Yanina Martínez died from gunshot wounds on 18th May 2023 in Cozumel, Quintana Roo (Mexico). She died in hospital after being shot in her home. 


Sarita Pinheiro de Oliveira

Sarita Pinheiro de Oliveira was murdered in her home on 18th May 2023 in Macapá, Amapá (Brazil). No further information was released.


Saba

Saba lost her life to suicide on 18th May 2023 in Mysore, Karnataka (India). No other details were released. 


Jenny

Jenny was shot and killed on 18th May 2023 in Papantla, Veracruz (Mexico). Jenny was shot whilst working at the El Indio bar, along with two patrons. No other details have been released.


Stephany Jama Cotto

Stephany Jama Cotto was stabbed to death on 22nd May 2023 in Lambayeque (Peru). She was 21-years-old.

Stephany was found dead in the bathroom of the hostel she was staying in, with a gag placed in her mouth. She had been stabbed 36 times. A note saying 'Here is an example of what will happen to someone who does not line up.' was left on her bed.


Raynanda Mineiro

Raynanda Mineiro was stabbed to death on 22nd May 2023 in Colombo, Paraná (Brazil). She was aged between 25 and 34.

Raynanda was murdered by her husband after they had an argument. he was arrested and admitted to killing her, blaming his jealousy as the reason. 


Vitória Damas

Vitória Damas was stabbed to death on 23rd May 2023 in Cabo Frio, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil). She was found killed in a vacant shop rental space two days after going missing. No one has been arrested for her murder.


Molly

Molly lost her life to suicide on 24th May 2023 in Stockholm (Sweden). She was 14-years-old.

Molly lost her life to suicide after being on a waiting list for gender affirming healthcare for 18 months. her mother wrote 'She didn't want to get older. She didn't want to develop into a boy. That was what everything revolved around. She felt bad when she changed, when she showered. Every time she saw the body she didn't want'.


Cam Chamberlain

Cam Chamberlain died on 25th May 2023 in Fort Cavazos, Texas (USA). She may have lost her life to suicide. 

Cam passed away whilst her estranged usband was missing, though he was alter found alive and well. Police have not released details of her death, though it may have been suicide. At the time Cam was estranged from her family and reliant on her husband. With him gone she had no money and no food. 'I’m scared,' she wrote to a friend in a message the friend shared with NBC News. 'I’m alone. I just want the pain to go away. I can’t take it anymore.'


Bruna Cancio dos Santos

Bruna Cancio dos Santos lost her life in a fall on 25th May 2023 in Rimini (Italy). She was 36-years-old.

Bruna fell from the 6th floor of a building. The police investigated the incident as both a possible homicide and suicide. 


Ezra Jackson

Ezra Jackson lost their life to suicide on 26th May 2023 in Oxford, Oxfordshire (United Kingdom). They were 22-years-old.


Luisa Fernanda Negrete

Luisa Fernanda Negrete was shot in the street on 28th May 2023 in Malambo, Atlantico (Colombia). She was 26-years-old. she was found by relatives outside her home when they heard her scream and the sound of gunfire. They attempted to render aid, but she died later that day in hospital.


Mia Alaina-Lorene Knight

Mia Alaina-Lorene Knight lost her life to suicide on 31st may 2023 in Yuba City, California (USA). She was 20-years-old.

Mia had led the pride parade in her town, and was described as alight to the community. She liked to dance and sing.


Giyo Castillo

Giyo Castillo was shot in the street on 31st May 2023 in Guayaquil, Guayas (Ecuador). He was 28-years-old. He and the person he was with were both shot and killed in the attack, and it's not known which of them were the target.


China

China was shot and killed on 1st June 2023 in Colima (Mexico). She was one of two women shot and killed outside the Los Rojos terminal in the same attack. It is not known which victim was the target of the attack. No other information has been released.


Unknown Name

An unidentified trans person was found dead in their home in Guarulhos, São Paulo (Brazil) on 2nd June 2023. No information regarding their identity or cause of death has been released.


Ashia Davis

Ashia Davis was shot on 3rd June 2023 in Highland Park, Michigan (USA). She was 34-years-old. Her body was found dead in her hotel room. No other information has been released.


Chiquita

Chiquita was stabbed on 4th June 2023 in Vitorino Freire, Maranhão (Brazil). She was 55-years-old. Chiquita was stabbed to death in her own home. Her killer was later caught and has been sentenced to 15 years in prison.


Luisa Fernanda Parra

Luisa Fernanda Parra was shot on 8th June 2023 in Bogotá (Colombia). She was 19-years-old. Luisa was shot several times by an attacker on a motorcycle and died instantly. Her attacker has not been caught.


Rosy

Rosy lost her life to suicide on 9th June 2023 in Melchor Múzquiz, Coahuila (Mexico). No other details have been released.


Ramona Torres da Silva
 
Ramona Torres da Silva was shot and stabbed on 10th June 2023 in Manuas, Amazonas (Brazil). Her body was not found for another week. She was 35-years-old.


Unknown Name

An unidentified trans woman was found dead beside railway tracks on 11th June 2023 in Betim, Minas Gerais (Brazil). No details have been released, other than that she may have been hit by a train.


Luna Bravo

Luna Bravo was found dead in an abandoned factory on 11th June 2023 in San Pablo de Manta, Manabi (Ecuador). No details about her cause of death have been released. 


Michelly/Michely Moreira

Michelly/Michely Moreira was beaten to death on 13th June 2023 in Ribeirão Bonito, São Paulo (Brazil). She was 45-years-old.

Michelly was found in the street beaten to death with clubs. She had been stripped naked from the waist down. Two men were eventually arrested for her murder.


Lilia

Lilia was shot on 14th June 2023 in Quevedo, Los Rios (Ecuador). She was 18-years-old. Lilia was shot several times in her home, she later died in hospital. 


Unknown Name

An unidentified trans woman was found stabbed to death in a park in Rome, Lazio (Italy) on 17th June 2023. No further details have been released.


Samira Lescar

Samira Lescar was stabbed on 17th June 2023 in Camagüey (Cuba). She  was 30-years-old. Samira was stabbed several times by her ex-partner, including in the heart.


Emily Isabeli Colstt

Emily Isabeli Colstt was shot and illed on 18th June 2023 in Dom Pedrito, Rio Grande do Sul (Brazil). She was 28-years-old. Her killer has not been caught.


Valentína Moran

Valentína Moran was shot to death on 19th June 2023 in Guayaquil, Guayas (Ecuador). She was 19-years-old. She was shot by  a man on a motorcycle ear her home.


Unknown Name

An unidentified trans person was killed whilst in police custody on 20th June 2023 in Viana, Espírito Santo (Brazil). Details about their identity and cause of death have not been released.


Juiliana Chávez Flores

Juiliana Chávez Flores was shot on 20th June 2023 in Aguas Verdes, Zarumilla (Peru). She was 75-years-old. Her body was found dumped on a trail beside the Zarumilla River.


Joana Smith

Joana Smith was shot on 20th June 2023 in Eunápolis, Bahia (Brazil). She was 20-years-old. Joana was kidnapped by a group of four armed men and was found shot to death. It is believed she was targeted for dating someone in a rival gang. Her killers were eventually arrested.


Ivanna Divina Jhons

Ivanna Divina Jhons was shot to death in her clothing business on 20th June 2023 in Moroleón, Guanajuato (Mexico). No other details have been released.


Sofia

Sofia and her friend Dolly were stoned to death by Dolly's partner on 20th June 2023 in Hyderabad, Telangana (India). No other details have been released.


Dolly

Dolly and her friend Sofia were stoned to death by Dolly's partner on 20th June 2023 in Hyderabad, Telangana (India). No other details have been released.


Flavia Herrera Rodríguez

Flavia Herrera Rodríguez was found dead on 22nd June 2023 in Havana, La Habana (Cuba). No details of her death have been released, but the community group Yo Sí Te Creo believes it may have been suspicious. She was 30-years-old.


Unknown Name

An unidentified 15-year-old trans girl lost her life to suicide on 22nd June 2023 in Lloseta, Balearic Islands (Spain). No other details have been released.


Pamela

Pamela was shot on 22nd June 2023 in León, Guanajuanto (Mexico). She was shot in the head outside a hotel in the Vista Hermosa neighbourhood of León and died at the scene.


Abby Silva Moreira

Abby Silva Moreira died in her home on 24th June 2023 in Jaboatão dos Guararapes, Pernambuco (Brazil). She as 46-years-old. Abby was the first trans woman to join the municipal police in Brazil. No cause of death has been released.


Chanell Perez Ortiz 

Chanell Perez Ortiz was shot and killed on 25th June 2023 in Carolina, Puerto Rico (USA). She was 29-years-old. Her body was found with multiple gunshot wounds beside the PR-190 highway.


Patty

Patty was found dead in an abandoned factory on 27th June 2023 in Manta, Manabi (Ecuador). She had gone missing two weeks prior. No one has been found in connection to her murder.


Khushi

Khushi was stabbed to death on 29th June 2023 in New Delhi (India). She was 26-years-old. No one has been charged with her murder.


July

July was murdered on 30th June 2023 in León, Guanajuato (Mexico). No further details were released.


Dustu

Dustu was beaten to death by her partner on 30th June 2023 in Brahmanbaria, Chittagong (Bangladesh). She was 25-years-old. Her killer was arrested.


Michelle Dionne Peacock

Michelle Dionne Peacock was not trans, but was murdered by her neighbour who believed that she was a trans woman. She was sitting in her garden when her neighbour approached and slit her throat. She was killed on 30th June 2023 in Richmond, Indiana (USA). She was 59-years-old, and a cancer survivor. Her killer was arrested, but said that he would 'do it again'. Anti-trans violence and transphobia affects more than just trans people.


Jacob Williamson

Jacob Williamson was murdered on 30th June 2023 in Pageland, South Carolina (USA). He was 18-years-old. Jacob had arranged to go on a date with a man that he met online, but the man killed Jacob instead. He, and his girlfriend, were arrested for murder and obstruction of justice.


Joselyn Lino

Joselyn Lino was shot by men on a motorcycle on 1st July 2023 in Santa Elena (Ecuador). Her killer was not found.


Colin Smith

Colin Smith was a cisgender man who was killed in a transphobic attack whilst defending a trans friend. He was stabbed to death on 2nd July 2023 in Portland, Oregon (USA). He was the second cis person killed in a transphobic hate crime in the same week in the US. His killer was arrested. Colin's former partner wrote 'He loved those around him unconditionally. I think most especially he was always someone that rooted for the underdog. He always looked out for the people that got overlooked, and a protector which is, you know, how he went — protecting those he cared about.'


Hulya Sadighova

Hulya Sadighova was tortured to death in Khojahasan, Baku (Azerbaijan) on 3rd July 2023; she had been missing for two days when she was found. She was 26-years-old.


Priya

Priya lost her lie to suicide on 3rd July 2023 in Gurugram, Haryana (India). It was reported by a friend that she was suffering with an illness at the time.


Liliana Veroni

Liliana Veroni was stabbed to death on 3rd July 2023 in Burzaco, Buenos Aires (Argentina). She was 64-years-old. Liliana was an active campaigner for trans rights and well known within the local community. She was stabbed by a man on a bicycle. He was later arrested and charged with her murder. 


Fede

Fede was shot to death on 5th July 2023 in León, Guanajuato (Mexico). Fede was homeless, and was shot in the street by two men who fled the scene on a motorcycle.


Natalia González Santiago

Natalia González Santiago was stabbed to death in a hotel room on 5th July 2023 in Ciudad de México (Mexico). She was 29-years-old.


Fernielle Mary Mora

Fernielle Mary Mora was found dead in her apartment on 6th July 2023 in New York City (USA). She was 26-years-old. No details about her death have been released, though it was revealed there were suspicious circumstances. According to reports the NYPD failed to investigate properly, including leaving important evidence in record level heat for two weeks whilst the case detective went on vacation.Her friends have demanded justice for her. 


Kamrany

Kamrany died from gunshot wounds on 6th July 2023 in Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (Pakistan). She had been shot seven times on 6th May, and died two months later in hospital.


Noa Milivojev

Noa Milivojev was found dismembered on 6th July 2023 in Belgrade (Serbia). She was 18-years-old. Noa had gone missing three weeks before. Her body was found dismembered and placed into several bins and bags. A vigil was held for her by family and friends, but it was destroyed by several men who kicked over candles, destroyed flowers, and tore apart trans flags.


Yormary

Yormary was found murdered on 8th July 2023 in Villavicencio, Meta (Colombia). No other information was released. 


Katherine Massiel Rivera

Katherine Massiel Rivera was found dead on 8th July 2023 in Esteli (Nicaragua). She was 33-years-old. The medical examiner claimed a heart attack as the cause of death, but her body reportedly had suffered blows to the head. Her exact cause of death in not known.


Unknown Name

An unidentified trans woman was found dead in a building collapse on 8th July 023 in Paulista, Pernambuco (Brazil). She was aged around 19-years-old. She was one of 21 people crushed to death.


Francheska Rivas

Francheska Rivas was stabbed to death on 8th July 2023 in Acacías, Meta (Colombia). No other details were released.


Bianca Ferreira da Rocha

Bianca Ferreira da Rocha was stabbed to death and burnt on 9th July 2023 in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil). She was 32-years-old. It is believed that her partner tabbed her to death and set her home on fire.


Grazyele Junqueiro

Grazyele Junqueiro died in hospital on 10th July 2023 in Santana do Ipanema, Alagoas (Brazil). She was 38-years-old. She was beaten in her home a week before her death, and died of her injuries. Her attacker was arrested.


Anna Ivankova

Anna Ivankova was stabbed to death on 10th July 2023 in Athens, Attica (Greece). She was 46-years-old. Anna was stabbed in her home. Her killer was later arrested.


Elena Esther Adem

Elena Esther Adem died on 11th July 2023 in Dallas, Texas (USA). No details about her death have been released, and no information has been found since her body was claimed. 


Thyalla dos Santos

Thyalla dos Santos was shot on 12th July 2023 in Filadélfia, Bahia (Brazil). She was 22-years-old. Her body was found shot in the head on a dirt road. No attacker has been found.


Ryuchell

Ryuchell died on 12th July 2023 in Tokyo (Japan). She was 27-years-old. She was found dead in her agent's office. her death may have been due to suicide, but no further details have been released.


R. L. da Silva Júnior

R. L. da Silva Júnior was shot on 13th July 2023 in Quixadá, Ceará (Brazil). She was 22-years-old. No killer has been found.


Franklin Pabón Camacho

Franklin Pabón Camacho was shot on 13th July 2023 in Malambo, Atlantico (Colombia). They were shot multiple times whilst in the street. A reward was offered for the capture of their killer, but none have been found.


Rehana

Rehana lost her lie to suicide on 16th July 2023 in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh (India). She was 23-years-old. It is reported that she and her partner argued the day before her death.


Onyx John

Onyx John lost his life to suicide on 16th July 2023 in Beaudesert, Queensland (Australia). He was 13-years-old. Onyx had been the victim of intense bullying and harassment since coming out, and took his own life as a result. His family are campaigning to make the school deal with bullying issues in the wake of his death.


Lucas Peres

Lucas Peres ws found dead on 16th July 2023 in Teresópolis, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil). He was 19-years-old. Lucas' body was found in woodland, and he had received a head injury. His death is being investigated as a possible homicide.


Cláudia da Costa

Cláudia da Costa was shot on 18th July 2023 in Ipatinga, Minas Gerais (Brazil). She was 52-years-old. Cláudia  was shot whilst at a bar when a man on a motorcycle opened fire. After she was hit he approached her and shot her several more times. A man was later arrested on suspicion for ordering her murder.


Mykal Rae

Mykal Rae lost their life to suicide on 21st July 2023 in Virginia (USA). They were reportedly depressed before their death.


Camdyn Rider

Camdyn Rider was shot on 21st July 2023 in Winter Haven, Florida (USA). He was 21-years-old. Camdyn was shot multiple times by his partner outside their home. Camdyn was eight months pregnant at the time, his child could not be saved. His partner then turned his gun on himself. Camdyn did not have the support of his parents, and was deadnamed and misgendered following his death.


Julia Nicolly Moreira da Silva

Julia Nicolly Moreira da Silva was stabbed to death on 25th July 20253 in Belford Roxo, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil). She was 34-years-old. Was found stabbed several times and gagged inside her home. She was nursing technician. One of the men responsible for her murder was later arrested.


Nicole

Nicole was shot on 26th July 2023 in Omealca, Veracruz (Mexico). She was found dead on a dirt road. No killer has been found. 


Guendi/Wendy

Guendi/Wendy was shot on 31st July 2023 in Babahoyo, Los Rios (Ecuador). She was 42-years-old. Guendi was shot and killed inside her own home by a gang of assailants. Her partner had been killed several days earlier.


Bella

Bella was shot on 4th August 2023 in La Troncal, Cañar (Ecuador). She and her partner were both killed. 


Kalle

Kalle lost hi life to suicide on 6th August 2023 in Linköping, Östergötland (Sweden). He was 14-years-old. Kalle had been sexually assaulted by  three male students after coming out as trans and turned to alcohol to numb the pain. During his troubles social services decided to place him in the Sis Folåsa institution for girls against his will. He told them 'I'd rather kill myself than come to Sis.' Hetook his life the same day he was placed there. 


Derin S.

Derin S. was stabbed to death in her own home on 6th August 2023 in Ankara (Turkey). No other details have been released.


Karina Gómez

Karina Gómez was beaten to death on 6th August 2023 in Villahermosa, Tabasco (Mexico). She was found in the Carrizal river with concrete blocks tied to her feet. Her family believe her abusive partner was responsible for her death. My daughter did not hurt anyone, many here in the neighbourhood appreciated her, she always got along with everyone. It's not fair that she was snatched like this and the ruthless killer walks free as if nothing ever happened.' Her nother said to the press.


J. Pamudulan

J. Pamudulan was strangled to death on 7th August 2023 in San Pascual, Batangas (Philippines). They were 28-years-old. Their killer was later arrested. 


DéVonnie J’Rae Johnson

DéVonnie J’Rae Johnson was shot on 7th August 2023 in Los Angeles, California (USA). She was 28-years-old. DéVonnie was shot and killed by a security guard at Ralphs. Her family believe that she was innocent of any wrongdoing, and that the guard targeted her due to discrimination. 


Consejito

Consejito was shot on 8th August in San Antonio, Tolima (Mexico). they were 45-years-old. They were shot whilst leaving work. Their killer has not been found. 


Susan Fernández

Susan Fernández was stabbed to death on 8th August 2023 in Medellín, Antioquia (Colombia). Her killer has not been found.


Dolli Goins

Dolli Goins was found dead on 10th August 2023 in Eugene, Oregon (USA). She was 27-years-old. Her body was found in front of a used car lot. No cause of death has been released. Her family misgender and deadname her following her death.


Luis Ángel Díaz Castro

Luis Ángel Díaz Castro was found dead on 12th August 2023 in San Juan, Puerto Rico (USA). He was 22-years-old. No cause of death has been released, but he was found dead in his apartment, and his ex-partner was arrested shortly after. 


Marimar Kim

Marimar Kim was burnt to death on 12th August 2023 in Reforma, Chiapas (Mexico). Her burnt body was found beside the highway. No one has been arrested for her murder. 


Natasha

Natasha was shot on 13th August 2023 in Salvador, Bahia (Brazil). Her body was found tied to a bridge, and had been shot several times. No killer has been found.


Luciana Sandoval

Luciana Sandoval was found dead on 13th August 2023 in Medellín, Antioqua (Colombia). She was 36-years-old. No cause of death has been released, but she was found tied up and gagged inside her home. 


Jordana Borbor Cruz

Jordana Borbor Cruz was shot on 13th August 2023 in Playas, Guayas (Ecuador). She was 45-years-old. Jordana was shot and killed in her restaurant. Her killer has not been caught. 


Lovely Page

Lovely Page was shot on 16th August 2023 in Chicago, Illinois (USA). She was 54-years-old. Lovely was found shot in the chest six times. Herkiller has not been found. She has been misgendered in the media, who claimed that she was a gay man.


J. Amihan

J. Amihan was found burned on 17th August 2023 in Butuan, Agusan Del Norte (Philippines). She was 5-years-old. She had gone missing weeks before on 22nd July, and her decomposed and burnt body were found. She was only identified by her necklace.


Thomas Robertson

Thomas Robertson was stabbed on 17th August 2023 in Calumet City, Indiana (USA). They were 28-years-old. Thomas was the victim of a shot aimed at another person. Although there is no evidence to suggest they identified as trans, it is reasonable to consider them gender nonconforming.


Adriana

Adriana was stabbed on 20th August 2023 in Yerevan (Armenia). She was 28-years-old. Adriana was stabbed to death in her apartment, which was then set on fire. Her killer has been caught.


Caio Linhares

Caio Linhares was shot and killed on 22nd August 2023 in Miraíma, Ceará (Brazil). He was 19-years-old. Caio and a friend were shot by men on a motorcycle, their killers have not been caught. 


Unknown Name

An unidentified trans woman was chased down in the street and shot to death on 24th August 2023 in Manaus, Amazonas (Brazil). Her killer has not been found.


Shiirya/Shyriia

Shiirya/Shyriia was stabbed on 25th August 2023 in Iguala, Guerrero (Mexico). She died of her wounds in hospital. Her killer has not been found. 


Valentina de Paz

Valentina de Paz was shot on 26th August 2023 in Ciudad de Guatemala (Guatemala). It was reported that Valentina was still alive when emergency services arrived, but did of her wounds when police refused to allow people to hep her to prevent 'contamination of the scene'.


Tiago da Silva 

Tiago da Silva was shot to death in the street near his home on 26th August 2023 in Juazeiro do Norte, Ceará (Brazil). He was 30-years-old.


Rath Kisan

Rath Kisan was run over on 27th August 2023 in Rajamunda, Odisha (India). Rath was one of two trans people killed by a truck. Rath was aged between 19 and 25. It appears that the truck driver, who fled the scene, knew both victims, and had previously argued with them.


Raja Patra

Raja Patra was run over on 27th August 2023 in Rajamunda, Odisha (India). Raja was one of two trans people killed by a truck. Raja was aged between 15 and 18. It appears that the truck driver, who fled the scene, knew both victims, and had previously argued with them.


Catherine Wheeler

Catherine Wheeler lost her life to suicide on 27th August 2023 in North Canton, Ohio (USA). She was 35-years-old. 


Unknown Name

An unidentified trans person was shot and killed on 28th August in Maceió, Alagoas (Brazil). No further details were released. 


Tree Crane

Tree Crane lost their life to suicide on 31st August 2023 in South Jordan, Utah (USA). They were 17-years-old. A friend of Tree wrote 'Wherever you went, I hope you’re happier there. And I hope you don’t regret a thing. If this had to happen, I hope you are at least at peace now. I love you Tree. It’s your world now. Trans Health Care Is Suicide Prevention.'


Cleo Quinteros Hernández

Cleo Quinteros Hernández was murdered on 2nd September 2023 in Ciudad de Guatemala (Guatemala). She was 27-years-old. Her body was found with signs of violence. No further details were released.


Éber Albarrán 'Ever'

Éber Albarrán, also known as Ever was killed and dismembered on 2nd September 2023 in Los Ángeles, Bío Bío (Chile). Ever went missing a few days before his body was found dismembered into three pieces, each of which were scattered around the city. A friend of Ever was arrested for the murder, and confessed. 


M. Rosa Mamauag

M. Rosa Mamauag was shot on 4th September 2023 in Cauayan City, Isabela (Philippines). He was 60-years-old. M. Rosa was shot whilst sleeping in his home. He was shot three times, and his on witnessed the attack. His killer is still at large.


Babul Mridha

Babul Mridha was stabbed to death on 4th September 2023 in Shariatpur, Dhaka (Bangladesh). She was 60-years-old. Her killer was not caught.


Juriana Sison Orario

Juriana Sison Orario was shot on 4th September 2023 in Bacolod, Negros Occidental (Philippines). She was 37-years-old. Her killer was not caught.


Dacoda Lawrence 'Codii'

Dacoda Lawrence, also known as Codii, was run over on 5th September 2023 in Weirton, West Virginia (USA). He was 25-years-old. Codii was hit by a driver in the early hours of the morning. 'Rest in power, Codii. Your light was bright and touched many people. You deserved a safer world with years of opportunities and experiences. I hope we can find that world for you and others. Thank you for all that you brought to this world. May your memory be a revolution.'


Bre'Asia Bankz

Bre'Asia Bankz was shot on 5th September 2023 in Arizona (USA). She was shot by her boyfriend. No arrests have been made.


Lucy Dawson Stier

Lucy Dawson Stier lost her life to suicide on 6th September 2023 in Alberta (Canada). She was 19-years-old. 'A beautiful soul, a massive heart, a wonderful smile and simply born into the wrong body. She will be forever loved and remembered always.'


Thallita Costa

Thallita Costa was found dead in the street outside her home on 7th September 2023 in São Paulo (Brazil). She was 21-years-old. No cause of death has been released, but her body showed signs of violence. 


Carolina Pereira

Carolina Pereira was stabbed on 7th September 2023 in Manaus, Amazonas (Brazil). She was 29-years-old. Carolina was stabbed in the chest and thrown from a vehicle. Her body was found in the street. No killer has been caught.


Charm Wilson

Charm Wilson was run over on 8th September 2023 in Bedford Heights, Cleveland (USA). She was 32-years-old. Charm died after being struck by a vehicle. The driver was taken into custody. It is not known if charges are being brought or whether the killing was intentional. 

'Rest in power, Charm. You deserved a long life filled with with peace and happiness. I am sorry we didn’t create a safer world for you to be your authentic self, not even to safely walk across a street. Thank you for all the gifts you brought to this world. May your memory be a revolution.'


Alexa Andreevna Sokova

Alexa Andreevna Sokova was shot on 8th September 2023 in Palm Bay, Florida (USA). She was 34-years-old. Her body was found in an undeveloped area of Palm Bay known as The Compound. It is possible that she detransitoned some time before her murder, but this has not been confirmed. 


Unknown Name

An unidentified trans woman was found dismembered, with pieces scattered around a market area in Acapulco, Guererro (Mexico) on 11th September 2023. No details as to their identity have been released.


Unknown Name

An unidentified trans woman was found dead inside a suitcase outside a house in Tlajomulco, Jalisco (Mexico) on 14th September 2023. No details as to their identity have been released.


Campanilla

Campanilla was shot on 15th September 2023 in Guayaquil, Guayas (Ecuador). She was 28-years-old. Campanilla was shot twice in the head. Her killer has not been found.


Samara Cibele Ferreira Gomes

Samara Cibele Ferreira Gomes was shot on 16th September 2023 in Teresina, Piauí (Brazil). She was 31-years-old. Samara was shot four times, including a wound to the head by assailants who escaped the scene. Her killer has not been caught.


Iasmim Santos Silva

Iasmim Santos Silva was found dead on 17th September 2023 in Garanhuns, Pernambuco (Brazil). She was 24-years-old. Her body was found by the sde of the road. Due to the state of decomposition it was impossible to determine cause of death.


Eloise Andrade

Eloise Andrade was shot on 17th September 2023 in Manaus, Amazonas (Brazil). She and her cousin were shot and killed coming out of their home. No suspect has been found. 


YOKO

YOKO was killed in a hit and run on 19th September 2023 in New Orleans, Louisiana (USA). They were 30-years-old. YOKO was hit by a car whilst riding their scooter and killed. The driver did not stop but was arrested a day later. YOKO, an acronym for You Only Know One, was a visual artist, tattoo artist, and DJ.


Anna Luisa Pantaleão

Anna Luisa Pantaleão was found dead on 19th September 2023 in Carapicuíba, São Paulo (Brazil). She was 19-years-old. She had been missing for 15 days. Her murderer confessed to the killing. 


Laiq

Laiq was shot on 20th September 2023 in Nowshera, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (Pakistan). Her body was found by the Khairabad river with multiple gunshot wounds. Her killer was later caught.


Theadora 'Thea' Cassidy

Theadora 'Thea' Cassidy lost her life to suicide on 22nd September 2023 in Ephrata, Pennsylvania (USA). She was 18-years-old.


Soraya Álvarez

Soraya Álvarez was beaten to death on 23rd September 2023 in Tegucigalpa (Honduras). She was aged between 31 and 40. Her killer was caught carrying her body and arrested.


Aysel

Aysel was stabbed to death on 23rd September 2023 in Baku (Azerbaijan). She was 25-years-old. Aysel was stabbed to death by her boyfriend whilst celebrating her 25th birthday.


Daniele Soares

Daniele Soares was found dead on 25th September 2023 in Paulínia, São Paulo (Brazil). She was 46-years-old. Her body was found in woodlands, and whilst no cause of death has been released her death is being treated as suspicious.


Noor Alsaffar

Noor Alsaffar was shot and killed on 25th September 2023 in Baghdad (Iraq). They were 23-years-old. Noor was known on TikTok and Instagram for their make-up videos and were believed to be gender non-conforming, though some have claimed that Noor came out as trans before their death. Their social media accounts have been scrubbed following their murder. 


Erin Ezra Young

Erin Ezra Young lost her life to suicide on 26th September 2023 in Waterloo, Iowa (USA). She was 24-years-old. Erin was training to become a counsellor, and was an activist who enjoyed writing, philosophy and making music.


Sherlyn Marjorie

Sherlyn Marjorie was beaten to death on 26th September 2023 in Albuquerque, New Mexico (USA). She was 35-years-old. Sherlyn was beaten to death by her partner because she wished to be open about their relationship.


Michelle

Michelle was shot on 28th September 2023 in Pojuca, Bahia (Brazil). Michelle was shot several times. No other information has been released.


Unknown Name

An unidentified trans woman was run over and killed on 29th September 2023 in El Salto, Jalisco (Mexico).


Sofia Pereira Santos

Sofia Pereira Santos lost her life to suicide on 29th September 2023 in Covilhã, Centro (Portugal). She was 18-years-old. A fried of Sofia's wrote 'Sofia left because she couldn't bear the pain of being born different. Sofia is an example of many Sofias who suffer in silence, misunderstood and almost abandoned by society.'


Neelu

Neelu was strangled to death and burnt on 29th September 2023 in Jaipur, Rajasthan (India). she was 25-years-old. It is believed that her partner strangled Neelu with a rope, before dousing her body and setting her on fire. Her killer was arrested.


Armin

Armin was run over on 30th September 023 in Konya-Afyon (Turkey). A trans woman identified only as Armin was run over and killed, but no further details have been released. 




No comments:

Post a Comment