Nonbinary 17-year-old killed two years after being reported missing
River Nevaeh Goddard was reported missing in April 2022, when they were 15 years old.
April 22 2024 3:46 PM
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Black trans woman África Parrilla García shot to death in Puerto Rico
Few details have emerged about her life and death, as initial reports deadnamed and misgendered her.
April 18 2024 4:55 PM
Michigan teen suspects in violent homophobic assault on LGBTQ+ students identified by police
The seven youths reportedly disparaged the students’ sexual identity before following them upstairs and attacking.
April 17 2024 3:25 PM
With visibility comes violence: Increased awareness of transgender people leads to more hate crimes
Exclusive data shows in L.A. County and beyond, transgender people face increased risk of violent crimes as a result of their identity.
April 16 2024 5:57 PM
Sean Cody model and gay adult film actor sentenced for murdering Alaskan surgeon
After videotaping the final moments of Dr. Eric Garcia’s life, Jordan Joplin loaded three shipping containers with four tons of stolen personal items, according to authorities.
April 16 2024 10:46 AM
Right-wing extremists confront transgender people in Florida bathrooms
Imagine needing to go to the bathroom and being confronted by a stranger about why you’re there. That’s how it is for trans people in Florida under the state’s bathroom law.
April 11 2024 2:59 PM
Trans Latina Meraxes Medina killed in Los Angeles
Medina, a makeup artist and friend to many, was shot to death last month.
April 09 2024 10:11 PM
Accused neo-Nazi's trial begins in connection to killing of gay Jewish college student Blaze Bernstein
The trial was delayed in February after the accused neo-Nazi killer threw water at the judge.
April 09 2024 5:25 PM
Uganda's high court upholds key sections of Anti-Homosexuality Act
The controversial law punishes same-sex sexual relations with life imprisonment or death in some cases.
April 03 2024 9:43 AM
Two men arrested in death of trans activist and performer Cecilia Gentili
Gentili died in February after overdosing on fentanyl-laced heroin. Michael Kuilan and Antonio Venti are charged with supplying the drugs.
April 01 2024 7:49 PM
First out gay NCAA wrestler gets hard jail time for child porn
Alec Donovan, now a youth wrestling coach, admitted he exchanged nude selfies with minors.
April 01 2024 1:45 PM
He killed a man 26 years ago in Missouri. His husband secretly worked with investigators to get a confession
This month, Timothy Stephenson pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and was sentenced to 16 years in prison.
March 29 2024 11:43 AM
Nex Benedict's autopsy report released
The long-awaited report about the death of the LGBTQ+ Oklahoma teenager was released Wednesday.
March 27 2024 1:00 PM
Three more arrested in murder of queer Brazilian politician Marielle Franco
Franco had fought corruption as a member of the Rio de Janeiro City Council. The new arrestees include the city's former police chief.
March 26 2024 3:41 PM
Police arrest 3 teens for allegedly kidnapping and killing young trans man, dumping his body in the desert
Alex Franco, 21, was shot and killed outside the home of his girlfriend, police say.
March 26 2024 9:34 AM
Outrage after Oklahoma prosecutor declines charges in Nex Benedict bullying death
Adocates and community members are outraged that Stephen Kunzweiler, the Tulsa County district attorney, has decided not to pursue criminal charges in the death of the transgender teen.
March 22 2024 5:21 PM
Toxicology experts say death from medications in Nex Benedict case ‘very, very uncommon’
Following the announcement that the teenager’s death was suicide through the combined toxicity of two common medications, The Advocate spoke with experts about the risks of these drugs.
March 15 2024 2:51 PM
Alleged shooter who killed two at Oslo Pride stands trial
Zanier Matapour is accused of killing two and injuring dozens in the 2022 mass shooting.
March 14 2024 9:44 PM
Missing Washington transgender woman found dead in Mexico
Reyna Hernandez’s body showed signs of torture before she was killed and dumped in a border town cemetery.
March 14 2024 7:34 PM
Federal judge grants Casa Ruby founder Ruby Corado pre-trial release from D.C. jail
The transgender woman had been held in solitary confinement in the men’s section of the D.C. jail.
March 13 2024 11:42 AM