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Malena Suarez


23 Oct 2012
Carolina, Puerto Rico (USA)
Stabbed

TDoR list ref: tgeu/Oct-2012/Malena Suarez

Malena Suarez

Malena Suarez was discovered dead in her home as a result of multiple stab wounds in her back. It is unclear how long Suarez had been dead before she was found.

Marina was a trans activist of Transexuales y Transgeneros en Marcha. Members of her organization believe that Marina was killed because she was transgender. She was the 30th victim of known anti- LGBT-violence in the last 10 years in Puerto Rico.

TvT project: Windy City Media 23.10.2012

https://www.windycitytimes.com/lgbt/Transgender-murder-30th-anti-LGBTQ-homicide-in-Puerto-Rico-in-decade/40036.html

https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2012/10/28/1151543/-Two-more-murdered-transwomen-by-multiple-stabbings-in-Puerto-Rico-and-by-stoning-in-Brazil

Report added: 31 Oct 2018. Last updated: 5 Mar 2024

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