Rita Hester: The Unsolved Murder That Changed History

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Hosts Sierra and Elizabeth examine the 1998 Boston murder of Rita Hester, a transgender woman whose violent, unsolved death reverberated through the LGBTQ+ community. The episode recounts Rita's life, the crime scene and investigation, media misgendering, and how her death led to the Remembering Our Dead project and the first Transgender Day of Remembrance. The hosts discuss theories, community impact, and the continued demand for justice while urging listeners to honor victims and respect pronouns. Case Suggestion: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FA... Email: [email protected] Social Media: https://www.tiktok.com/@sierra.14x?_t... / lesbian.detec. . https://www.tiktok.com/@liltle_bits?_... / sierra_and_. . / lesbiandete. . / elizaflores. . facebook: / 13962 YouTube: @lesbiandetectives Reference: https://www.nbcnews.com/feature/nbc-out/her-death-sparked-transgender-day-remembrance-22-years-later-still-n1233809 https://pflag.medium.com/this-and-every-tdor-remember-rita-hester-efe2b1010786

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