Cleveland Trans Advocate: “I Have To Bury Two More Women From My Community”

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**trigger warning, homicides discussed in article**
Cleveland Trans Advocate: "I Have To Bury Two More Women From My Community"
http://www.buzzfeed.com/tonymerevick/cleveland-trans-advocate-i-have-to-bury-two-more-women-from
Author: Tony Merevick Source: BuzzFeed

In the wake of violent murders of two transgender women within 24 hours, the transgender community is "overwhelmed and scared" — some afraid to leave their homes, a leading advocate said.

Police are investigating the deaths of Betty Skinner, 52, who was found dead Dec. 5 at a Cleveland assisted living facility and Brittany Nicole Kidd Stergis, 22, who was found shot to death in her car less than 24 hours later.

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Edit to add: here's a little more: http://www.pghlesbian.com/2013/12/two-transwomen-murdered-in-cleveland/