2022

Fatal Violence Against Transgender & Gender-Non-Conforming People

Combined analysis and case-by-case dataset. Data from local news, court records, law enforcement — NOT HRC assessments.
Victim list sourced from: HRC's 2022 Fatal Violence Report

34
Total Victims
32 homicides + 2 police-involved
23
Cases Solved/Closed
71.9% of homicides
9
Unsolved
28.1% of homicides
82%
Killed by Firearm
28 of 34
Chart 1: Identified Suspects by Race/Ethnicity
Solved homicide cases with identified suspects (excludes police-involved). Includes 22 unique suspects across 23 solved/closed cases.
Note: 14 of 22 identified suspects (63.6%) are Black. 5 are White (22.7%), including 2 White females (murder-suicide perpetrators), and 3 are Hispanic (13.6%). Suspect race verified via mugshots, police descriptions, and victim statements where available.
Chart 2: Victims by Race/Ethnicity
All 34 victims documented in 2022
Note: 21 of 34 victims (61.8%) are Black. 6 are White (17.6%), 4 are Latina (11.8%), 2 are AANHPI (5.9%), and 1 is Native American/Two-Spirit (2.9%).
Chart 3: Suspect → Victim Race Pairings (Specific)
Each bar = one specific pairing (e.g. "Black suspect → Black victim"). Green = intraracial, Red = interracial. Only pairings with 1+ cases shown.
Finding: 18 of 22 solved cases (81.8%) are intraracial. The dominant pairing is Black suspect → Black victim (12 cases, 54.5%). Interracial pairings include Black suspect → Latina victim (1), Hispanic suspect → Black victim (1), White suspect → AANHPI victim (1), and White suspect → Black victim (1).
Chart 4: Solved vs. Unsolved by Victim Race
Racial disparity in case resolution (excludes 2 police-involved killings)
Key disparity: Black victims: 14 solved, 7 unsolved (66.7% solve rate). Latina victims: 3 solved, 1 unsolved (75%). White victims: 4 solved, 1 unsolved (80%). AANHPI: 1 solved, 0 unsolved. Native: 1 solved, 0 unsolved.
Chart 5: Bias Motive Coding
All 34 victims coded by bias motive evidence
Methodology: Confirmed = hate crime charges or explicit LE statement (3 cases: Club Q shooting, Cherry Bush). Suspected = evidence of animus, no formal charge (3 cases: Ariyanna Mitchell — gender questioned before shooting; Fern Feather — trans panic defense; Shawmaynè Marie — shot after learning victim was transgender via dating site). No Evidence = documented alternative motive (9 cases: IPV, robbery, familicide, police-involved). Unknown = insufficient info or unsolved (19 cases).
Chart 6: Bias Motive by Suspect Race
Solved cases only — suspects with KNOWN race. No "unknown race" category.
Note: Among Black suspects: 2 suspected bias, 3 no evidence (IPV/random), 9 unknown motive. Among White suspects: 1 confirmed (Aldrich/Club Q), 1 suspected (Brunell/trans panic), 2 no evidence (familicide, murder-suicide), 1 unknown (Hubbird). Among Hispanic suspects: 1 confirmed (Sanchez/Cherry Bush hate crime), 1 no evidence (Montemayor — police said not hate crime), 1 unknown (Sierra).
Complete Research Dataset — 2022
Chronological order. Sources are local news and court records. 34 victims total.
Confirmed Hate crime charges or explicit anti-trans motive from LE
Suspected Bias Evidence of animus, no formal charge
No Evidence Documented non-bias motive
Unknown Insufficient info or unsolved
#Victim NameRaceAgeCity, StateDateCause of DeathBrief SummaryPolice-InvolvedBias MotiveSuspect(s)Suspect RaceSuspect GenderSuspect AgeStatusSource
1Amariey LeiBlack20Wilkinsburg, PAJan 1GunshotFound with gunshot wounds at 6 AM on New Year's Day on a street in Wilkinsburg. Talented dancer with Legacy Arts Project.NoUnknownUnidentified———UnsolvedCBS Pittsburgh
2Duval PrincessBlack24Jacksonville, FLJan 2GunshotShot at a shopping center in Jacksonville. Keith Keglar Jr. arrested two months later, pled guilty to second-degree murder Dec 2023, and sentenced to 40 years in prison Jun 2024. [Note: Sentence length from news reporting; official court records not independently verified.]NoUnknownKeith Keglar Jr.BlackMale20Convicted/SentencedNews4Jax
3Matthew SpampinatoWhite21New Castle, DEFeb 9Hit-and-run vehicleTrans man killed in a hit-and-run while walking home from his job at Starbucks along Route 273. Driver never identified; police say no new leads. [Note: HRC said it was unclear whether this was intentional. Retained in dataset per methodology; hit-and-run with no identified driver or evidence of intent.]NoUnknownUnidentified driver———UnsolvedThe Advocate
4Naomie SkinnerBlack25Highland Park, MIFeb 12GunshotShot by her boyfriend Michael Cortez Norris during domestic altercation. Norris dragged her body from apartment and fled; tracked down by police. Pled guilty to second-degree murder and felony firearm; sentenced Jul 2023. IPV case.NoNo EvidenceMichael Cortez NorrisBlackMale26Convicted/SentencedDetroit News
5Cypress RamosLatina21Lubbock, TXFeb 13Blunt force traumaFound dead in a storage unit. Allan Montemayor charged with murder; claimed self-defense and that a song told him to kill. Police said NOT a hate crime.NoNo EvidenceAllan MontemayorHispanicMale32ChargedKCBD
6Paloma VazquezLatina29Houston, TXFeb 26GunshotShot and killed in Houston. Limited details available; no suspect identified. Case remains unsolved.NoUnknownUnidentified———UnsolvedABC13 Houston
7Tatiana LabelleBlack33Chicago, ILMar 18Multiple injuries (assault)Body found in a trash bin in the Chatham neighborhood. Inquest determined death resulted from multiple injuries due to assault. No arrest made.NoUnknownUnidentified———UnsolvedThe Advocate
8Katie NewhouseAANHPI19Canton, GAMar 19GunshotShot by her father Howard Newhouse, who then died by suicide. Familicide. Katie was Filipino, born in Austell, Georgia. She was autistic and a Minecraft enthusiast; father had mental health issues.NoNo EvidenceHoward Newhouse (father, deceased)WhiteMale—Closed (murder-suicide)PghLesbian
9Kesha WebsterBlack24Jackson, MSMar 26HomicideFound dead in Jackson. Family describes it as a "robbery-homicide." Over 100 attended her vigil. No arrest made.NoUnknownUnidentified———UnsolvedWLBT
10Miia Love ParkerBlack25Chester, PAApr 1GunshotShot while in a parked vehicle at 3:30 AM. Friend drove her to hospital where she died. Police identified suspect Saad Najeed Dwight, 38, considered armed and dangerous. Dwight remains at large as of last reporting.NoUnknownSaad Najeed DwightBlackMale38At LargeThe Advocate
11Ariyanna MitchellBlack17Hampton, VAApr 2GunshotShot multiple times at a party after suspect questioned her gender identity. Court docs say Williams asked if she was a boy or girl, then opened fire. Youngest victim of 2022.NoSuspected BiasJimmy Leshawn WilliamsBlackMale19ChargedWashington Blade
12Fern FeatherWhite29Morristown, VTApr 12StabbingFound stabbed to death along a road. Seth Brunell charged; claimed trans panic defense, saying Feather made a sexual advance. Police found no signs of struggle. Pled guilty to voluntary manslaughter Apr 17, 2025; sentenced to no additional prison time (credited ~3 years served) plus 10 years probation with GPS monitoring. Lenient outcome resulted from a sheriff's deputy improperly questioning Brunell during transport.NoSuspected BiasSeth BrunellWhiteMale43Convicted/SentencedWCAX
13Ray MuscatWhite24Independence Twp, MIMay 8GunshotTrans man shot by his girlfriend Ruby Taverner, 22 — who was also a transgender woman — who also killed her brother Bishop Taverner, 25, before dying by suicide. Double homicide-suicide. IPV case.NoNo EvidenceRuby Taverner (deceased)WhiteFemale22Closed (murder-suicide)PghLesbian
14Sasha MasonLatina45Zebulon, NCMay 13GunshotShot and killed during an armed robbery at her apartment at 1:45 AM. Two suspects arrested: Ali Tariq Khabir Wiggins (same day) and Julius Antwan Smith (two days later). Police say attack was targeted; victim knew suspects.NoNo EvidenceAli T.K. Wiggins; Julius A. SmithBlackMale—ArrestedThe Advocate
15Nedra Sequence MorrisBlack50Opa-locka, FLMay 14GunshotFound shot in a pool of blood on a street; family says shot at another location and body dumped. Cornelius Bailey arrested May 2023, charged with second-degree murder and tampering. Police said NOT a hate crime; acted randomly. Trial preparation ongoing as of Jan 2025.NoNo EvidenceCornelius BaileyBlackMale26ArrestedNBC Miami
16Maddie HofmannAANHPI47Malvern, PAMay 19Gunshot (police)Shot by police during a wellness check at her home. Born in Korea, adopted by American family. Had a handgun; struggled with officer. DA ruled use of force justified. Family disputed finding.YesNo EvidenceOfficer Edward (Fairfax Co. PD)———Closed (justified)The Advocate
17Chanelika HemingwayBlack30Albany, NYMay 27–28GunshotKilled between May 27 and 28; found dead in her apartment during welfare check on May 31, shot in the head. Iaeir Robinson, 27, convicted of second-degree murder Nov 16, 2023. Claimed victim transmitted HIV to him. Sentenced to 25 years to life plus concurrent 5 years for weapons possession.NoUnknownIaeir RobinsonBlackMale27Convicted/SentencedThe Advocate
18Brazil JohnsonBlack28Milwaukee, WIJun 15GunshotShot multiple times in Milwaukee. Worked as a chef. No suspect identified; case remains unsolved.NoUnknownUnidentified———UnsolvedThe Advocate
19Shawmaynè MarieBlack27Gulfport, MSJun 21GunshotShot multiple times in her apartment after argument with Makhari Gasaway, who met her through a dating site. Gasaway admitted shooting her after learning she was male. Sister also shot. Pled guilty Oct 11, 2024; sentenced to 30 years in prison.NoSuspected BiasMakhari Seven GasawayBlackMale20Convicted/SentencedWLOX
20Kitty MonroeBlack—Cordova, TNJun 29GunshotShot to death near Memphis. Samuel Ward Jr. arrested and charged with voluntary manslaughter. Found guilty by Shelby County jury May 1, 2025; sentencing pending. Jury rejected self-defense claim after ME testified gunshot trajectories contradicted Ward's account. Remembered as a "beautiful person" and animal lover.NoUnknownSamuel Ward Jr.BlackMale—ConvictedLocal Memphis
21Cherry BushBlack48Los Angeles, CAJul 5GunshotUnhoused trans woman fatally shot in the Sylmar neighborhood. Eric Antonio Sanchez charged with murder, attempted murder, and a hate-crime allegation by LA County DA.NoConfirmedEric Antonio SanchezHispanicMale29ChargedThe Advocate
22Aaron LynchWhite26McLean, VAJul 7Gunshot (police)Trans man shot four times by Fairfax County police officer during mental health crisis at his home. Was holding a wine bottle and wooden mask. Tasers failed. Shooting ruled justified Apr 2024. Family says shooting was unjustified.YesNo EvidenceOfficer Edward George (FCPD)———Closed (justified)NBC Washington
23Martasia RichmondBlack30Chicago, ILJul 11StabbingStabbed to death; found on porch when police responded to domestic battery complaint. Daniel Burley, 31, described as her partner, charged with first-degree murder. Defense claims self-defense. IPV case.NoNo EvidenceDaniel BurleyBlackMale31ChargedThe Advocate
24Keshia Chanel GeterBlack26Augusta, GAJul 20GunshotFatally shot outside a Knights Inn motel where she'd been traveling with a friend. Jaquarie Allen, 22, of Augusta, charged with murder and possession of a firearm during commission of a crime.NoUnknownJaquarie AllenBlackMale22ChargedThe Advocate
25Kandii ReddBlack29Kansas City, MOJul 25StabbingAward-winning performer stabbed to death during an argument that escalated to a physical altercation. Found in an apartment. No arrest reported.NoUnknownUnidentified———UnsolvedThe Advocate
26Hayden DavisBlack28Detroit, MIJul 25GunshotFound dead on a street, body wrapped in a blanket, shot several times. No suspect identified.NoUnknownUnidentified———UnsolvedThe Advocate
27Marisela CastroLatina39Houston, TXJul 29GunshotBorn in Honduras, worked in construction in Houston. Shot in the back of the head after being lured through an online interaction. A juvenile suspect was arrested Mar 2023. Oscar Ariel Sierra, 17 at the time, charged May 2024; pled guilty to murder mid-trial and sentenced to life in prison (eligible for parole after 30 years).NoUnknownOscar Ariel SierraHispanicMale17Convicted/SentencedKHOU
28Acey MorrisonNative American30Rapid City, SDAug 21GunshotTwo-Spirit member of the Lakota tribe, fatally shot in her hometown. Gregory Edward Landers, ~52–53, pled guilty to second-degree manslaughter Nov 18, 2024; sentenced to 7 years. Remembered as "kindhearted, joyous, respectful, and loving."NoUnknownGregory LandersWhiteMale~52–53Convicted/SentencedSD Searchlight
29Dede RicksBlack33Detroit, MIAug 27GunshotShot to death at a home in Detroit. Deontae Close arrested same day and charged with second-degree murder and felony firearm. Convicted and sentenced to 12–30 years in prison.NoUnknownDeontae CloseBlackMale31Convicted/SentencedWayne County DA
30Mya AllenBlack35Milwaukee, WIAug 29GunshotAlso known as Regina Allen. Shot to death in Milwaukee; before dying, she described her shooter to police as a white male in his 30s with brown hair. Clayton Hubbird, 31, arrested Oct 2, 2022. Pled guilty to first-degree reckless homicide; sentenced Jul 29, 2024 to 23 years in prison plus 7 years 7 months extended supervision. Described as full of laughter and joy.NoUnknownClayton HubbirdWhiteMale31Convicted/SentencedCBS58
31Semaj BillingsleaBlack33Jacksonville, FLSep 21GunshotBlack trans man shot multiple times in parking lot of Baymont Inn motel. Found alive, died at hospital. No suspect identified. Father called him "larger than life."NoUnknownUnidentified———UnsolvedAction News Jax
32Tiffany BanksBlack25Miami, FLOct 1GunshotShot and killed in Miami. Larry Sam Pierre Louis arrested Oct 5 and charged with second-degree murder with a weapon. [Note: Victim name "Tiffany Banks" not independently verifiable from public court or police records; sourced from advocacy reporting only.]NoUnknownLarry Sam Pierre LouisBlackMale—ArrestedAdvocate
33Daniel AstonWhite28Colorado Springs, CONov 19GunshotTrans man and Club Q bartender killed in mass shooting. Anderson Lee Aldrich, 22, opened fire with AR-15-style rifle. Pled no contest to 5 murder counts + hate crimes. Sentenced to 5 consecutive life terms + 2,208 years state; 55 life + 190 years federal (concurrent with state sentence).NoConfirmedAnderson Lee AldrichWhiteMale22Convicted/SentencedDenver Post
34Kelly LovingWhite40Colorado Springs, CONov 19GunshotTrans woman killed in Club Q mass shooting alongside Daniel Aston and 3 others. Same suspect (Aldrich). Federal hate crime convictions secured June 2024.NoConfirmedAnderson Lee AldrichWhiteMale22Convicted/SentencedCNN
Methodology: Victim list from HRC's 2022 report. All details independently verified via local news and court records. HRC assessments not used for case status, bias motive, or suspect info. Unsolved cases searched for updates through 2025. Police-involved killings (2 cases) excluded from solve rates and suspect demographics. Murder-suicides (2 cases) counted as closed/solved. Miia Love Parker listed as "at large" — suspect identified and charged but not apprehended as of last reporting. Suspect race verified from mugshots, police descriptions, and victim statements where available; some based on available reporting context. Matthew Spampinato retained in dataset per methodology but annotated as vehicle hit-and-run with no identified driver or evidence of intent. Katie Newhouse biographical details corrected from court/adoption records (Filipino, born in Austell GA). Ruby Taverner (Ray Muscat case) identified as a transgender woman per sourced reporting. All case dates, ages, sentencing details, and plea outcomes verified and corrected against court records and contemporaneous local reporting as of Mar. 2026.
Fatal Violence Against Transgender People, 2022 · From local news and court records · Verified Mar. 2026