Transsexual 2022

Transsexual 2022
Almost all of them were Black or Latina.
Another violent tragedy has struck the trans community.
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At least five trans Americans have been killed this year thus far, with nearly every victim being a Black or Latina trans woman.
21-year-old Amarey Lej was killed in Pittsburgh in the early hours of the morning on the first day of the year. Since then, the murders of four more trans women have been reported: Duval Princess, Cypress Ramos, Naomie Skinner, and an as-yet unidentified victim whose death was reported in Houston Monday.
Princess, who was 24 years old, was a hairstylist with an “outgoing personality,” according to the Advocate . Although local media quoted her family using a different name and pronouns, friends confirmed to the Human Rights Campaign that Princess was in the early stages of transitioning and did in fact identify as transgender. She was shot and killed in Jacksonville, Florida on January 3 after meeting up with someone in a shopping center parking lot. It’s still unclear as to whether her murderer has been caught.
Cypress Ramos, who was 21 years old, was a drag performer in Lubbock, Texas who was beloved in the local gay community, according to Camilla Urbina, a friend of Ramos’ who spoke to local news outlet KCBD about her friend’s murder. She was found dead in a storage unit on February 12 after firemen responded to reports of a structure fire. After putting the fire out, her body was found, and Ramos was declared dead from being struck by a hard object, according to KCBD . 32-year-old Allan Montemayor was taken into custody as a suspect at the Lubbock County Detention Center, where he was being held on $500,000 bond for a murder charge as of February 14, acording to KCBD .
Naomi Skinner, a 25-year-old Black trans woman, was killed by her boyfriend on February 12 in Highland Park, Michigan, which is located within the city of Detroit. Skinner was described by loved ones as having a “fabulous life,” according to a GoFundMe that was put up to cover the costs of her funeral services. Michael Cortez Norris, her 26-year-old boyfriend, shot her in the neck and fled the scene, only to be arrested and charged for her murder, according to Fox 2 Detroit .
Most recently, an as-yet unidentified trans woman was killed in Houston this past Saturday, according to local news affiliate ABC 13 . The unnamed victim’s boyfriend found her body shot to death at around 8 p.m., according to police reports.
Tori Cooper, Human Rights Campaign Director of Community Engagement for the Transgender Justice Initiative, addressed the deaths with “great pain and extreme disbelief.”
“We cannot let this year be a reiteration of 2021, the most violent year on record for our community,” Cooper said in a statement about Princess’ death, adding that the burden to demand an end to anti-trans violence falls on not just trans and other LBPQ+ people, but allies as well.
As Cooper noted, 2021 marked a grim record high for recorded anti-trans murders, with the killings of at least 56 trans people reported , and some deaths still being uncovered as 2022 began. That record was previously broken just the year prior in 2020, in which the murders of at least 44 trans Americans were reported.
While five deaths in the first two months of the year is a sobering number, the unfortunate reality is that that figure is still likely an undercount. As the reporting around Princess’ murder shows, trans people’s deaths are often missed due to misgendering and deadnaming on behalf of local media, police, and/or family members.
Although mainstream discussions of the violence facing trans people in 2022 have been largely relegated to the violence that trans youth face in state legislatures across the country, we can’t forget the ongoing epidemic of fatal violence against trans adults, namely Black trans women.
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Sadly , 2022 has already seen at least 31 transgender people fatally shot or killed by other violent means. We say “at least” because too often these stories go unreported — or misreported. In previous years, the majority of these people were Black and Latinx transgender women.
In 2021, the Human Rights Campaign tracked a record number of violent fatal incidents against transgender and gender non-conforming people — with 50 fatalities tracked.
These victims, like all of us, are loving partners, parents, family members, friends and community members. They worked, went to school and attended houses of worship. They were real people — people who did not deserve to have their lives taken from them.
As HRC continues to work toward justice and equality for transgender and gender non-conforming people, we mourn those we have lost in 2022:
Semaj Billingslea , a 33-year-old trans man, graduated from Florida Youth Academy before attending Florida State College at Jacksonville. He was a fan of Megan Thee Stallion and cared deeply about his friends. On September 21, Semaj was killed in Jacksonville, Florida.
Acey Morrison , a 30-year-old Two-Spirit person, was a ”kindhearted, down to earth, joyous, respectful, and loving soul” who was a “helpful and giving person who was always there for her family and friends.” She was shot dead in Rapid City, South Dakota on August 21.
Two-Spirit people are indigenous North Americans who possess both a feminine and masculine spirit.
Mya Allen , who was also known as Regina Allen, was a 35-year-old Black transgender woman who was full of joy and laughter. Mya was active on social media, often posting selfies of her beautiful outfits and makeup. She was also a member of Sisters Helping Each Other Battle Adversity (SHEBA), a local advocacy, empowerment and support group for Black transgender women. Mya was killed on August 29 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Dede Ricks , a 33-year-old Black transgender woman, was shot and killed in Detroit on August 27th, 2022. Just before 3:40 a.m., Dede was found dead in her home in Detroit with gunshot wounds. A suspect has been arrested and charged with second-degree murder and felony firearm, according to the Wayne County Prosecutor’s office .
Maddie Hofmann , a 47-year-old trans woman born in Korea and raised in the U.S. by their adoptive family, was killed by police in Malvern, Pennsylvania on May 19, 2022. According to a GoFundMe organized by a family friend, Maddie was one of six siblings. They had a deep bond with their younger sister, Emily, who was also adopted from Korea.
At barely 26-years-old, Aaron Lynch , a trans man, was shot and killed by police in McLean, Virginia on July 7, 2022. Aaron, who was experiencing a mental health crisis, was first unsuccessfully tased by police after some back-and-forth discourse, resulting in one of the police officers shooting him four times. Police officers had originally responded to a 911 call to Aaron’s house with a trained mental health co-respondent and returned a second time without one after not initially finding Aaron on the premises.
Kandii Reed , who also went by Kamila Marie Swann and Dee Dee, was killed in Kansas City on July 24, 2022. Information on her personal life is scarce, although we know enough to say that the 29-year-old Black trans woman was a model and a performer who was doubtlessly loved and appreciated by those closest to her.
Hayden Davis ’ interests were wide-ranging, from fashion and the Kardashians to skincare and makeup. Her smile was bright and she had an active presence on social media. The 28-year-old Black trans woman was shot and killed in Detroit on July 25, 2022.
Marisela Castro was planning a birthday party celebration with friends and family. Tragically, on July 29 the eve of her birthday, Marisela was shot and killed in the Northshore neighborhood Houston, Texas. According to her friend Jorge Luis Lizardo, as quoted in the Houston Chronicle , she was a “bright” and “sunny” person who had never made enemies
Cherry Bush lived in the Sylmar neighborhood of Los Angeles, California, where she was experiencing homelessness. At 48-years-old, Bush was shot and killed on July 5, 2022. On social media, her brother called her his “oldest friend.”
Keshia Chanel Geter , a 26-year-old Black transgender woman, was traveling with a friend when she was fatally shot in Augusta, Georgia on July 20, 2022, outside a motel. Initial reports from local media misgendered Keshia. “Keshia Chanel Geter lived her truth as a Black transgender woman, said Tori Cooper, HRC’s Director of Community Engagement for the Transgender Justice Initiative. “She should still be alive today to embrace those she loved and continue living a bright and full life.”
On social media, beloved tributes were pouring in for Martasia Richmond , a Black transgender woman killed in Chicago on July 11, 2022 and pronounced dead early on the morning of July 12, 2022. Of her passing, HRC's Director of Community Engagement for the Transgender Justice Initiative Tori Cooper said "at 30 years old, she should have decades ahead of her to spend with those she loved. Her death was not only unjust but part of an alarming trend of anti-transgender violence in Chicago and in this country at-large."
Kitty Monroe , a Black trans woman, was a beloved friend and loving mom to her four small dogs named Chyna, Milan, Tokyo and London whom she posted countless photos of on social media. She was killed outside Memphis in Cordova, Tennessee, on June 29, 2022.
Shawmaynè Giselle Marie , a 27-year-old Black transgender woman, was born and raised in Gulfport and attended Gulfport High School. She worked as a personal care assistant and as a certified nursing assistant for almost four years. She was shot and killed in Gulfport, Mississippi on June 21, 2022. On social media, her family and friends remembered her as a “loving, funny, kind and genuine person.”
Brazil Johnson , a Black trans woman, was a passionate LGBTQ+ activist, a beloved daughter and a talented chef. In an interview with CBS58 News , the mother of Brazil Johnson, Bernita Gildart, said her daughter was a passionate chef and that the kitchen was like a haven for her. Johnson was killed in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on June 15, 2022.
Sasha Mason , a 45-year-old Latina transgender woman, was part of a large, loving family. She was a beloved family member and friend to many. On social media, Sasha’s friends and family remembered her as a sweet, kind and generous person with a beautiful smile who cherished her friends and family.
Chanelika Y'Ella Dior Hemingway was known for a smile as bright as her future according to news reports . She was born and raised in Guilderland, New York and was close with her mom, cousins and her niece, according to PGH Lesbian Correspondents . She graduated from Albany High School and studied at Hudson Valley Community College. She turned 30 at the beginning of May. She has just graduated from the University of Albany with a bachelor’s degree where she was the recipient of a 2022 Spellman Academic Achievement Award .
Nedra Sequence Morris , a 50-year-old Black transgender woman, was “strong, feisty, opinionated” and loved talking to her many friends on the phone. On May 14, 2022, Morris was fatally shot in Opa-locka, Florida. More than 100 people held a vigil at an intersection where Morris’ body was found. A cousin spoke at the memorial, stating “We pray, that God speaks to us, we don’t go out with a vengeance, that we know justice will be served."
Ray Muscat , who worked at a grocery store, was described by coworkers as a “kind soul who had a glowing smile.” On May 8, 2022, Muscat was shot and killed by his girlfriend in Independence Township, Michigan. According to police reporters, Muscat’s girlfriend also killed her brother and her body was found the next day; she died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Fern Feather , who used both she/hers and they/them pronouns, was kind and free-spirited. The 29-year-old trans woman was known to bring joy to everyone around. Her friends remember her making others feel valued wherever she went. Fern Feather was killed in Morristown, Vermont on April 12, 2022.
Ariyanna Mitchell , a Black trans girl, is recalled by her family as “truly unique, funny, and loved by everyone. Ariyanna Mitchell was killed on April 2, 2022 in Hampton, Virginia.
Miia Love Parker , a 25-year-old Black trans woman, was fatally shot in Chester, Pennsylvania on April 1, 2022. She was was a bright light in many lives and was also a fan of Pose.
Kenyatta ‘Kesha” Webster , a Black transgender woman, was found dead in Jackson, Mississippi on Saturday, March 26, 2022. She had just turned 24-years-old in February. On April 1, more than a hundred people attended the balloon release honoring Webster. There, Webster’s mother passionately called for justice for her daughter’s death. “She had plenty of love. She didn’t deserve that.”
Kathryn “Katie” Newhouse , a 19-year-old Asian-American neurodivergent transgender woman, was an
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