A Hateful Homicide
True crimeA Hateful Homicide @ahatefulhomicide is an American true-crime and investigative journalism podcast from Los Angeles California by Transgender and HIV Healthcare advocate Mallery Jenna Robinson @MalleryJenna90. The true-crime and investigative journalism podcast focuses on the murders (solved and unsolved) of Transgender, Gender Nonbinary/ Nonconforming, Intersex, Two-Spirit and gender expansive community members throughout the United States and abroad. #AHatefulHomicide #AHH #SayAHH #Saytheirnames #Translivesmatter #TrueCrime #Suspenseful Saturdays
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- The Disappearance and Possible Murder of Taylor Casey: "Vanished on Vacation" (00:43:13)
Season 6, Episode 8: “Vanished on Vacation”Thursday June 20t, 2024 Taylor Casey (she/her), a vibrant 41-year-old Black transgender woman from Chicago, Illinois, was known for her advocacy, joy, and deep faith. In June 2024, she traveled to Nassau, Bahamas, to attend a yoga retreat, seeking rest and spiritual rejuvenation. What was meant to be a healing trip quickly turned into a nightmare when Taylor disappeared under suspicious circumstances.Taylor was last seen on June 19, 2024, during the retreat. Organizers reported that she did not attend scheduled sessions, and her absence raised alarm. Her personal belongings—including her phone and passport—were found in her room, suggesting she had not planned to leave voluntarily. Friends and family, devastated and confused, immediately feared foul play, especially given the risks transgender women of color face while traveling abroad.Authorities in the Bahamas launched an investigation, but progress was slow. Police initially treated Taylor’s case as a missing person report, but inconsistencies and unanswered questions fueled concerns. Witnesses from the retreat offered conflicting accounts, with some suggesting Taylor went for a swim while others insisted she left for a walk. The lack of clear surveillance footage and delayed investigative efforts raised suspicions of negligence or possible cover-up.As the days stretched into weeks, Taylor’s loved ones continued to push for answers. Advocacy organizations in the United States, including those focused on trans justice and racial equity, amplified her story to highlight both her disappearance and the broader issues of safety for transgender travelers. Public attention placed pressure on both Bahamian and U.S. officials to treat the case with urgency.Despite these efforts, by late summer 2024, no suspects had been publicly identified. The Bahamian authorities stated that the investigation remained open, but her family expressed frustration at the lack of transparency and accountability. While foul play has not been officially confirmed, the circumstances strongly suggest that Taylor’s disappearance was not voluntary.Taylor Casey’s case remains unresolved. Her vanishing has left a painful void in her community and serves as a chilling reminder of the vulnerabilities transgender women, especially Black trans women, face domestically and internationally. “Vanished on Vacation” delves into Taylor’s life, her dreams, and the unanswered questions surrounding her disappearance. This episode not only chronicles the timeline of her case but also examines the systemic failures that too often leave trans women of color unprotected and unheard.
- The Murder of Riah Milton: "The Honeytrap" (00:53:40)
Season 6, Episode 7 – “The Honeytrap”Tuesday June 9, 2020, 25-year-old Black transgender woman Riah Milton (she/her) was lured into a deadly trap in Liberty Township, Ohio, just outside of Cincinnati. Riah, a beloved sister, daughter, and friend, was described by those who knew her as vibrant, kindhearted, and determined. Like many young Black trans women, she faced the dual burden of systemic racism and transphobia—realities that shaped both her life and her tragic death.In “The Honeytrap,” we take listeners inside the harrowing events leading up to Riah’s murder. Court documents and witness accounts revealed that suspects Tyree Cross (18), Nyimaya Smith (16), and a 14-year-old accomplice concocted a plan to lure Riah under the pretense of a meeting, intending to steal her car and belongings. The encounter turned violent, and Riah was fatally shot.This episode unpacks not only the details of the case but also the broader patterns it reflects. Riah’s story echoes a disturbing trend: transgender women of color, particularly Black trans women, face disproportionate levels of violence in the United States. Her murder occurred during Pride Month and amidst national uprisings for racial justice, further highlighting the intersections of identity, marginalization, and systemic neglect.The investigation led to swift arrests, with charges including aggravated robbery, involuntary manslaughter, and complicity to murder. Yet, as with so many cases of anti-trans violence, justice remains complex. While suspects were held accountable through the legal system, Riah’s life and potential were irreparably stolen.Through testimony, archival material, and reflection, “The Honeytrap” honors Riah Milton’s legacy while illuminating the urgent need to address the epidemic of violence against Black trans women. Her story is a call for remembrance, justice, and change.
- The Murder of Dominique "RemMie" Fells: "Death Then Dismemberment (00:51:07)
Show Synopsis – A Hateful Homicide, Season 6, Episode 6Title: “The Murder of Dominique Rem’Mie Fells: Death Then Dismemberment”On this harrowing episode of A Hateful Homicide, host Mallery Jenna Robinson examines the gruesome and heartbreaking case of Dominique Rem’Mie Fells, a 27-year-old Black transgender woman whose dismembered body was discovered in the Schuylkill River in Philadelphia on Monday, June 8, 2020.Titled “Death Then Dismemberment,” the episode traces Dominique’s final hours and the chilling chain of events that led to her murder. Through exclusive interviews with investigators, activists, friends, and community leaders, the episode unpacks the brutality of the crime and its devastating impact on the Black trans community.As authorities search for justice, the show reveals shocking details about the suspect, 36-year-old Akhenaton Jones, who fled the city following the murder, sparking a multi-state manhunt. The episode sheds light on the systemic failures that continue to endanger transgender lives and highlights the resilience of those fighting to ensure Dominique’s memory is not forgotten.This powerful installment challenges viewers to confront the epidemic of violence facing Black transgender women and the urgent need for justice, protection, and visibility.A Hateful Homicide—where we tell the stories they tried to silence.
- The Murder of Christa Leigh Steele- Knudslien "Deadly Matrimony" (00:39:30)
Thursday January 4, 2018 North Adams Massachusetts 42-year-old White Transgender woman and Community Advocate Christa Leigh Steele- Knudslien creator and organizer of Miss Trans Pageant New England was discovered with sharp and blunt force trauma all over her upper torso. Her husband of over 2 years 49-year-old Mark Steele- Knudslien initially is nowhere to be found, but when Detective John Casserone and CSI Agent Amanda Burgess enters the scene what they discover is a lovestory filled with tuburlence, toxicity, and turmoil leading to old saying, "If I Can't Have You" defined truly in the marriage between former LGBTQ power couple Mark and Christa Leigh Steele- Knudslien.
- The Murder of Dime Doe: "Actions Have Consequences" (01:05:50)
Friday August 2nd, 2019 Allendale South Caroline, 24-year-old Black Transgender Woman and Hairdresser Dime Doe. She disappeared around 11:30pm that Friday after dancing the night away. The Doe Family immediately became concerned when she became unresponsive that Saturday August 3rd, her loved ones went to the Allendale Sheriff's Department and was encouraged to wait another 24-hours and in the early morning hours of Sunday August 4th, 2019 The Doe Family returned to file a missing person's report and Detective Elliott Wiggins and Federal Bureau of Investigative Agent Chad Yarborough were brought onto the scene and the investigation began leading to the discovery of Dime's body with 3- gunshot bullets to the head someone leaving her body in an abandoned field. The investigation would lead to 22-year-old Black Cisgender male Daquaa Ritter barber, and intimate partner of Dime Doe. When their relationship was revealed his actions would lead to consequences that would result in Dime making herstory as the first case to receive a hate crime statue under the Matthew Sheppard and James Byrd Jr. Hate Crime Act. Find out more on this episode Season 6 Episode 4.
- The Murder of Sam Nordquist: "Bind Torture Kill" (00:55:40)
Sunday February 2nd, 2025 Jamestown New York 24-year-old biracial trans man Sam Nordquist disappeared after leaving his hometown in Minnesota to relocate to New York in the hopes of working on their relationship with 37-cisgender Latina female Precious Arzuaga. After spending more than several months in New York and realizing there was no hope in repairing his relationship. When he decided to leave, what Precious and her 7 perpetrators involved would inflict BTK inspired acts unto the young man to assure he would never leave. Leaving his family requesting multiple wellness checks that would result in his remains being discovered and justice to begin. We will continue to cover this case my audience. #sayhisname
- The Murder of Sherlyn Marjorie: "Secrets and Lies" (01:07:37)
Sunday September 17th, 2023 Albuquerque New Mexico 35-year-old trans Latina female Sherlyn Marjorie disappeared after a sexual encounter with her off and on-again partner 30-year-old Cisgender Latino male Juan Jose Mendoza-Espinoza. The two met several years, and when the exposing of their secret relationship which included STIs scares and more, it would lead to a powder keg of emotions that led to a hateful homicide of a beloved loved one and community member when her body is discovered on 10 days later it would leave the City of Albuquerque demanding action for the next several years to come.
- The Murder of Muhlaysia "Lay" Booker: "Deadly Dalliance" part. 2 (01:30:23)
Saturday May 18th, 2019 in the City of Dallas Texas it would be the home of where 22-year-old black transgender female Muhlaysia "Lay" Booker disappeared after getting into a 4 door dark color sadan around 3:00am central standard time. Her body would be discovered by a pedestrian walking their dog. It would take the family almost 8 hours before receiving the death notification. Detective Mark Bennett and Coroner Maggy Brooks began to investigate and what the discover would leave the City of Dallas demanding justice for the next 6 years to come.
- The Murder of Muhlaysia "Lay" Booker: "Deadly Dalliance" Part. 1 (01:10:31)
Friday April 12th, 2019 Dallas Texas 22-year-old- Black Transgender female, aspiring workforce leader and cosmetologist Muhlaysia "Lay" Booker. In this 2-part special beginning Season 6 Episode 1. Muhlaysia arrives to the Royal Crest Apartments a complex located in the suburb of Oak Cliff just 10 miles south of Dallas. A simple fender bender led to this beautiful 22-year-old to be assaulted, accosted, and attacked and just 6 weeks later after surviving this hateful attack, she would be met with A Hateful Homicide which we will cover in Part. 2 Thank you to Muhlaysia's mother Shuntae "MommaTae" Houston for being so candid and caring.
- The Murder of Luo Da Mei: “For the Love of Money” (00:55:03)
Thursday July 23, 2020 Shanghai China 21-year-old Genderqueer South East Asian woman and young adult Luo De Mai disappears, after a month of no contact Luo’s parents reported her missing. As law investigators began to probe into the disappearance they uncover a case of friendships, betrayal, instant fame and success and for the love of money someone would make Luo disappear for good by committing a hateful homicide against the trusting Internet influencer found out more this Saturday at 11:30amPST on the Season 5 finale of A Hateful Homicide.
- The Murder of Yunieski “Yuni” Carey Herrera: “Fit of A Jealous Rage” (00:57:15)
Tuesday November 17, 2020 Miami Florida 39-year-old TransLatina woman, Global Beauty Pageant winner Yunieski “Yuni” Carey Herrera was discovered stabbed to death on 19th floor of her Miami high rise apartment. Neighbors heard screams around 4:00am and shortly after a series of 911 calls including one from the killer Yuni’s husband 27-year-old Cisgender Latino man Ygor Arrudasouza who called 911 weeping that he had just committed hateful homicide after going into a drug induced fit of rage. Miami detectives around to a gruesome crime scene and uncover a case of love, wealth, beauty, notoriety, and murder. Find out more on Saturday at A Hateful Homicide 11:30amPST.
- The Murders of Milan and Akeem Boudreaux: “The Perfect Couple” (00:51:54)
Saturday February 5, 2013 Jefferson Parish Louisiana 26-year-old Black transgender woman, fashion icon, and beloved LGBTQ activist Milan Boudreaux and her husband 22-year-old Black cisgender man and entrepreneur Akeem Boudreaux are discovered murdered in their Metairie apartment less than 10 days before Valentines Day. This Power and Perfect couple who slayed the streets of Louisiana were now discovered slained in their home. Authorities apprehend 20-year-old Black Cisgender Melvin Miller and he reveals leaves the Parish of Jefferson county jolting for justice. Find out more about our beautiful victims on A Hateful Homicide.
- The Disappearance and Possible Murder of Aubrey Dameron: “A Mystery in Oklahoma” (01:11:08)
Saturday March 9, 2019 Cherokee Nation Oklahoma 25-year-old Indigenous and Two-Spirit Aubrey Dameron leaves her home that she shared with her mother, brother, and boyfriend around 3:30am in a desolate area of Oklahoma. Her family doesn’t report her missing for 3 days leaving investigators wondering where is Aubrey Dameron. Please contact crime stoppers at 918-786-6121.
- The Murder of Rodrigo Ventocilla: “From Harvard to Honeymoon Horror” (00:52:21)
Thursday August 11, 2022 Bali Indonesia 32-year-old Trans Peruvian male and Harvard Graduate in Masters of Public Administration Rodrigo Ventocilla dies in police custody after being detained for allegedly having drugs on him. He makes pleas to his family back and his husband Trans Peruvian man Sebastían Marallano arrives a day later to join Rodrigo and he too is detained. The couple endures days of torture, neglect, physical, and physiological abuse leaving the Ventocilla family vowing for justice. Learn more about this incredible victim on A Hateful Homicide.
- The Murder of Chanelle Marie Pickett: “The Talk Show Murder” (00:50:25)
Monday November 20, 1995 Watertown Massachusetts 23-year-old Black binary transgender woman and talk show personality Chanelle Marie Pickett was discovered dead inside of the bedroom of on and off again lover 35-year-old White Cisgender man William “Blue Eyed Devil” Palmer. The two met after Chanelle’s appearance on 90s talk shows The Jenny Jones and The Geraldo Rivera Show where her and her identical twin both identified proudly as transgender women. When Chanelle is discovered strangled to death William is charged for the hateful homicide and goes on trial. Find out the ruling by tuning in, and facts Chanelle Pickett’s hateful homicide was one of two that catalyzed what is known as Transgender Day of Remembrance.
- The Murder of Stacey Lee Blahnik: “This is for You Momma” (00:49:34)
Monday October 11th, 2010 South Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 31-year-old Black binary transgender woman and Ballroom scene House Mother of Blahnik was discovered by her boyfriend 28-year-old Black Cisgender man Malik Moorer in their apartment on the 1800 block of Manton Street. Malik screeches in horror and calls 911 Crime Scene Investigators and Captain James Clark enters the unit and discovers the House Mother strangled to death with a pillowcase over her head. It’s been 13 years since the hateful homicide of Stacey Blahnik if anyone has any information her parents,partner, House children, and house family ask you to contact (215) 686-TIPS (8477) and/or tips@phillypolice.com #sayhername
- The Murder of Julie Doe: “Creation of the Trans Doe Network” (00:47:07)
Sunday September 25th, 1988 Cleremont Florida 27-year-old white postoperative transgender female Julie Doe is discovered alongside a ditch alongside a county road mummified but with obvious signs of sharp and blunt force trauma throughout her body. Her body is presumed to be that of a young cisgender woman until 27-years later thanks to the support of the DNA Doe Project Julie Doe was discovered to be transgender and her case catalyzed the creation of the Trans Doe Network. Help us bring light to Julie’s case give her back her name.
- The Murder of Robert Eads: “Southern Discomfort” (00:52:35)
Sunday January 17th, 1999 Toccoa Georgia 53-year-old white transgender man and star of HBO documentary “Southern Comfort” passes away after medical neglect. Let’s explore this hateful homicide like we did in Season 2 Episode 10 what happens when a community member gets a cancer diagnosis and is refused cared, because it makes the “other patients uncomfortable.” Learn more about Robert’s remarkable combat against cancer and crude care staff.
- The Murder of Domonique Duffy Newburn: “Reality Star Slain” (01:27:16)
It's Tuesday August 20, 2013 Fontana California 32-year-old African-American Transgender woman, YouTuber and Hollywood Houseboys reality Star Domonique Newburn was discovered in her apartment around 4:45 p.m. PST on Tuesday, neighbor 29-year-old African-American Cisgender man Ronald Jackson called police about a disturbance in the 7900 block of Bennet Avenue. Detective Geraldine Everett and Officer Emilia Suarez arrive on the scene and quickly identified the victim in the apartment. The crime scene described as bloody from the living room to Domonique's bedroom. As Detective Nobles and her team entered and found Newburn's body in the living room near a window where she had tried to flee for her life. Detective Everett quickly received word on a possible suspect when she and her team interviewed neighbors. Neighbors told police they witnessed a younger African-Amercian Cisgender man leaving the home in the victim's black 2004 Mercedes C240 sedan, with the license plate No. 7AAY925. The man was also seen taking clothes and a computer from the home. He was described as black man in his late 20s to early 30s, about 5 feet 8 inches tall with a medium build. Domonique's car had GPS tracking and was able to locate the vehicle and her apartment had CCTV footage and they were able to identify through facal recogninityon the suspect was Dantjier Powell an 18-year-old African-American Cisgender man. Another person of interest who was seen with him when using Domonique's credit and debit cards was 25-year-old African-American Cisgender female Jamie Nicole Cotton. The two were seen shopping at stores in Cotton's hometown Highland CA. He was charged with Second degree murder, armed robbery, and sexual assault. Cotton was not implicated in any of the crimes as she made a deal to testify on what she knew regarding the hateful homicide of Domonique Newburn. He was sentence to 15 years to life and is eligible for parole in the year 2029. If released will he kill again? Born 1981 Domonique Newburn was describes as driven, determined, and beautiful inside and out. She was very well adored by her community and was a rising star being featured on reality tv and gaining a huge following on her YouTube channel. In 2013 Domonique was partnered with her boyfriend of 5 years, in her own apartment, a reality star and was working on obtaining her gender affirming surgery and having a hit song on iTunes. Her neighbors described her as quiet, kind, and a light in their community they had no idea she was transgender, but was horrified to know her hateful homicide occurred due to her gender identity as a transgender woman. Domonique Duffy Newburn (1982-2013). We Remember you Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow, Forever and Always.
- The Murder of Venus Xtravaganza: “The Last Room on the Left” (01:03:45)
Wednesday, December 21st, 1988, New York, New York. 23-year-old TransLatina woman, actress Venus Xtravaganza is discovered strangled to death at the Duchess Hotel in the last room on the left by housekeeping staff Marco Trejos. Her body was left underneath the Queen size bed. Detective Donatello Genovese arrives to the scene and begins his investigation. As Venus’s loved ones learn of her hateful homicide, they will long for justice for the next 35 years to come. Hear more about our beautiful victim on Season 5 episode 2 of A Hateful Homicide, available every other Saturday 12pm (PST) on all streaming platforms. * Please note that due to learning some new information I was misinformed regarding the death date of Hector Xtravganza (1965-2018) Thank you for for the incredible work you did Grandfather of Vogue. Thank you Angie Xtravaganza (1964-1994).
- The Murder of Marsha P. Johnson: “A Horror on the Hudson” (01:09:30)
Monday July 6, 1992 New York, New York 46-year-old Black transgender woman and Civil rights activist Marsha P. Johnson abruptly disappears. Her friends and family become concern and report her missing, and as law enforcement began their investigation a 911 call comes in stating a body is floating in the Hudson River and as investigators arrive on scene they discover the body of Marsha leaving the City of New York nudging for justice for the next 30 years to come posing the question who committed the hateful homicide of Marsha P. Johnson. Tune into Season 5 premiere to learn more about the beautiful life of Stonewall Icon Marsha P. Johnson. Officially on YouTube https://youtu.be/X6LwxxI98tY?si=SDF54VxGnJqhZfCY
- The Murder of Kathryn “Katie” Newhouse: “The Murder-Suicide” (00:41:45)
Saturday March 19, 2022 Canton, Georgia 19-year-old Asian-American Neurodivergent Trans Woman Kathryn “Katie” Newhouse is discovered shot to death in her family home by her mother 52-year-old Cisgender Asian-American female Amy Newhouse. Amy calls 911 and reports that her husband 57-year- Cisgender White Male Howard Newhouse shot and killed their daughter Katie and killed himself. The murder-suicide of father and daughter left the City of Canton crusading for justice for Katie. Find out more on Season 4 finale of A Hateful Homicide. Thank you all for your continued support.
- The Murder of Naomi “The Beauty” Hersi: “The Beauty and The Beast” (00:54:37)
Sunday March 18, 2018 London England 36-year-old AfroMuslim Transgender woman and model Naomi “The Beauty” Hersi is discovered viscously stabbed to death inside the bathroom of a seedy hotel. 999 is notified and as Inspector Graham McKenzie begins his investigation into the hateful homicide it will revealed that Naomi was last seen with University dropout and boxer 25-year-old Cisgender White man Jesse “The Beast” McDonald. As Inspector McKenzie begins his investigation, what he discovers is a tale of an online meeting, turned into a premeditated torturous attack Naomi never saw coming leaving the city of London leading the cause for justice in the case of Naomi Hersi for years to come.
- The Murder of Carla Leigh Salazar: “Cold Case Solved” (00:54:29)
Wednesday June 28th, 1989 Santa Ana, California 35-year-old Divorcee and Trans Latina female Carla Leigh Salazar doesn’t show up for work at AT&T and her co-workers ask 911 to do a welfare check at Carla’s apartment and as they arrive the door is cracked open, and when they open it what they discover will leave the city of Santa Ana seeking justice for the next 25 years. Find out more on A Hateful Homicide Saturday 03/04/2023 12pm (PST) Check out our website ahatefulhomicide.net Listen on @applepodcasts @spotifypodcasts @audible @iheartradio @amazonmusic thank you to Darkcast @darkcastnetwork and MurderMurderNews @murdermurdernews Rainbow Crimes @rainbowcrimes33 for your support of A Hateful Homicide. #transawareness #truecrime #sayhername #latina #transwoman #investigativejournalism
- The Murder of Chyna Doll Gibson: “Home for Mardi Gras” part. 2 (00:12:16)
Saturday February 25, 2017 New Orleans Louisiana 31-year-old Black Transgender woman Chyna Doll Gibson was visiting her hometown of New Orleans for Mardi Gras and was returning from a night out when a hail of gunfire rings out and as people approach to see what’s going on they discover the badly shot body of Chyna Doll Gipson clinging to life before succumbing to her injuries. Found out more about her hateful homicide next Saturday at 12pm (PST).