Police explore motives in shooting death of transgendered
http://www.wmctv.com/global/story.asp?s=8615577
7/3/2008
"Memphis Police say 20-year-old Rodney Whitaker may have been murdered
because of his sexuality, but caution they are exploring every
possible motive.
Friends say Whitaker worked as a transgendered prostitute. He was
dressed as a woman when he was found shot to death Tuesday near Lamar
and Old Getwell. Police believe Whitaker had been working in the area
Monday night."