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Activist who raised awareness about transphobia murdered in TorontoWhen Julie Berman came up to the open mic at the trans day of remembrance event on Nov. 20, 2017, she delivered a speech about transphobia in Toronto. She talked about a trans friend of hers that was murdered.On Sunday, a little over two years later, the trans woman and activist was assaulted and murdered.“It’s really heartbreaking ... the same thing that she was trying to be vocal about happened to her,†said Davina Hader, a friend of the victim and a member of The 519, an organization that advocates for the inclusion of LGBTQ communities’ members and provides services for them.Read more at: https://www.theglobeandmail.com/amp/canada/toronto/article-activist-who-raised-awareness-about-transphobia-murdered-in-toronto/?__twitter_impression=true
In Latin America, you see this happen, but Canada? The story has caused a big discussion on twitter and elsewhere. I don't see a motive listed yet.
Hit on the wrong guy?
I'm betting this had nothing to do with this guy's so-called trans activism. It probably was just a robbery gone wrong.
Or a drug deal. Usually it's drug deals.
Or A back door man.
Canadian NewsSocial media history of Julie Berman’s alleged killer paints a complicated picture The homicide of transgender activist Julie Berman last week in Toronto remains under investigation but her death has sent shockwaves across Canada, leading to a torrent of rumours and speculation.Colin Harnack, a 29-year-old Toronto resident, was charged with second-degree murder but his relationship to Berman and the LGBT community is still unknown. While Berman’s death has largely been interpreted by activists and politicians, including Toronto Mayor John Tory, as a transphobic hate crime, Harnack’s extensive social media posts complicate that narrative. ...According to new information provided to The Post Millennial, Toronto Police detective Rob Choe says that Berman and Harnack met the day of the incident and spent time socializing together before the attack occurred. Choe was unable to confirm whether or not the two had become intimate and said police are still investigating.Read more at: https://www.thepostmillennial.com/social-media-history-of-julie-bermans-alleged-killer-paints-a-complicated-picture/
Berman and Harnack met the day of the incident and spent time socializing together before the attack occurred. Choe was unable to confirm whether or not the two had become intimate ...
