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Oklahoma police say bullied nonbinary teen Nex Benedict ‘did not die as a result of trauma’

Police officials assert that the teen's cause of death is unrelated to trauma but give no further details on what may have led to their death raising more questions than answers.

Police Investigate “Unexplained” Death at Popular Gay Sauna

The 51-year-old man died at the popular spa on Saturday, leaving unanswered questions and a saddened community.

Dallas Police Investigating Death of Trans Woman in 2017

The cause of Armani Dante Morgan's death has not been determined, but her relatives say there is reason to suspect foul play.

Immunity Granted to Possible Witnesses in Drug Death Investigation

The L.A. County District Attorney's office granted immunity to those who may have information about a young man's death at the home of a prominent gay political activist.

Death of Miami Trans Woman Skylar Heath Investigated as Homicide

Forty transgender Americans have died by violence this year.

Police Investigating Death of Gay Man in Georgia as 'Hate-Motivated'

Police are now saying that attack was "hate-motivated." 

MTV's 'True Life Crime' Investigates Death of Dallas Trans Woman

The latest episode of the series focuses on Muhlaysia Booker, who was shot to death just a month after being attacked by a mob at her apartment complex.

Death of Santonio Coleman, a gender-nonconforming person, is being investigated as a homicide in Georgia

Coleman was found injured on a walking trail but died at a local hospital.

Federal investigation opens into Owasso Public Schools after death of Nex Benedict

The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights has initiated an investigation into the Oklahoma school district where the 16-year-old sophomore went to school and was bullied before his death.

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HRC president demands federal investigations into Nex Benedict’s death amid Oklahoma’s anti-LGBTQ+ climate

Kelley Robinson told The Advocate that as a parent, she would hope no other family would have to struggle with their child being bullied and then dying.

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Day Rodas, Trans Woman Who Worked at L.A. LGBT Center, Found Dead

Police have not stated a cause of death, but they are investigating her death as a homicide.

Homeless Trans Woman Jenna Franks Found Dead in North Carolina

Police are investigating her death as a homicide.

True-Crime Show 'Grave Mysteries' Features Texas Trans Woman's Murder

Tonight's episode follows the investigation into the death of Ty Underwood in 2015.

Was This Black Gay Louisiana Man's Murder a Hate Crime?

The family of Ja'Quarius Taylor is unsatisfied with the local probe of his death and wants the FBI to investigate it as a hate crime.

Black Trans Man Mar'Quis Jackson Killed in Philadelphia

Jackson had apparently suffered blunt force trauma to his head, and police are investigating his death as a homicide.

Sheriff: No Hate Crime Investigation for Slain Gay Candidate

The family of 33-year-old Marco McMillian want the county sheriff's department to investigate his death as a hate crime, but sheriffs say they will not.

Missing Trans Woman Natasha Kieanna Found Dead in Detroit

She had been missing since December 26. The cause of death is under investigation, but family members suspect foul play.

Toronto Cops: Trans Woman's Death Was Not Homicide

Police have determined that Sumaya Dalmar's death was not a murder, but investigators still released a statement after inquiries from trans residents.