Oakland Woman, Said to Be an Advocate for Transgender Youth, Charged in Death of

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Oakland Woman, Said to Be an Advocate for Transgender Youth, Charged in Death of Walnut Creek Man During Lovers' Quarrel

http://walnutcreek.patch.com/articles/oakland-woman-charged-in-death-of-walnut-creek-man-during-lovers-quarrel

The defendant, Akira Jackson, was born David Gavin in Detroit but has identified as a woman since age 19. She cooperated with police when they arrested her at the home of the victim, Alan Gray, 56.
November 8, 2010

A 24-year-old Oakland woman was charged Monday in the fatal stabbing of a Walnut Creek man during a lovers' quarrel in the man's Santa Rita Drive home.

Akira Tajah Jackson, who also has a male alias, was charged Monday in Contra Costa County Superior Court with one count of murder with an enchancement charging the use of a knife, said Deputy District Attorney Barry Grove.

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Transgender youth leader charged in Walnut Creek slaying
Walnut Creek resident had been stabbed with kitchen knife, police say
By Malaika Fraley and Robert Salonga
Contra Costa Times
Posted: 11/08/2010 03:31:44 PM PST

http://www.mercurynews.com/breaking-news/ci_16557695?nclick_check=1

MARTINEZ -- An advocate for Bay Area transgender youths was charged Monday with murder in the fatal stabbing of her off-and-on boyfriend with a kitchen knife.

Akira Tajah Jackson, 24, of Oakland, was arrested in connection with the slaying Thursday of 56-year-old Walnut Creek resident Alan David Gray.