Transwoman and her boyfriend murdered in Indianapolis
Filed by: Bil Browning
December 28, 2008 6:30 PM
http://www.bilerico.com/2008/12/two_more_lgbt_people_murdered_in_indiana.php (http://www.bilerico.com/2008/12/two_more_lgbt_people_murdered_in_indiana.php)
Updated at the end of the post
Two Indianapolis residents were killed over the holidays. While details aren't definite, it would appear one or both individuals were specifically targeted. MichaelHuntandAveryElzy.jpgIf the double slaying is a hate crime, nothing will be done about it. Indiana doesn't have a hate crimes law; instead we have a "hate crimes reporting" law, but there is no recourse if police departments don't report to the state. The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department stopped documenting hate crimes years ago.
Michael Hunt, 22, and Avery Elzy, 34, were found shot to death in "a bedroom." A dog in the room was also killed. While any murder is horrific, the IMPD's statements and news coverage of the homicide have been particularly heinous. Once again, Indianapolis is proving to the LGBT community that our city isn't sensitive to our concerns, lacks basic knowledge of our needs, and could absolutely care less.
In a video released by the local NBC affiliate, Lt. Kevin Kelley can be seen stating "the two individuals did live an alternative lifestyle" at a press conference yesterday. I attempted to contact Lt. Kelley three different times today to ask for clarification of his "alternative lifestyle" comment, without response from anyone at IMPD.
i can't really say i'm shocked, but it's getting ever closer to me. :( >:(