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Mother of slain transgender teen Pauly Likens urges expansion of Pennsylvania hate-crimes law

The state has a hate-crimes law, but it does not cover crimes motivated by a victim's sexual orientation or gender identity.

Suspect in murder and dismemberment of 14-year-old trans girl heads to trial

DaShawn Watkins, 29, has pleaded not guilty to the brutal killing and dismembering of 14-year-old Pauly A. Likens.

A transgender 14-year-old was dismembered in Pennsylvania. A suspect is in custody

A small Pennsylvania town responds with an outpouring of support for the family of Pauly A. Likens over the gruesome killing.

Man killed after stabbing Grindr date who fought back: Police

Police found a bloody crime scene with both men suffering from multiple stab wounds.

Here are the 30 transgender Americans lost to violence so far this year

The epidemic of fatal violence against trans people in the U.S. continues.