And in Columbus, Ohio, police are investigating the death of 28-year-old Rae’Lynn Thomas, a black transgender woman who was fatally shot by her mother’s ex-boyfriend. Family members say the shooter, James Allen Byrd, frequently made transphobic comments to Rae’Lynn and sometimes called her “the devil.” Human Rights Watch says at least 17 transgender people have been killed so far this year in the United States.
Ohio: Transgender Woman Rae’Lynn Thomas Murdered
HeadlineAug 15, 2016