Prosecutor says defendant targeted victim from online dating app
Samuel Lincoln Woodward faces life in prison with no parole
Robert Davis, 20, pleaded guilty to third-degree murder and related offenses in a plea bargain with Philadelphia prosecutors
The case has uncovered not only entrenched institutional violence, but also the ongoing struggle against impunity for hate crimes
“Pinckney’s obstructive actions delayed justice for Dime Doe and accountability for his co-defendant,” said the FBI Columbia Field Office
"Whenever a trans person is murdered with such brutality, the question should be asked about whether or not this was a hate-motivated crime"
Zamudio’s mother, Jacqueline Vera, said after the commission rejected López’s request, “we as a family are calmer”
"This incident has prompted renewed calls for legislative action to address gun control and protect marginalized groups from violence"
Zamudio’s death in March 2012 sparked outrage across Chile & prompted lawmakers to pass a hate crimes & anti-discrimination bill
Samuel Lincoln Woodward of Newport Beach is charged with murder, with enhancements for use of a deadly weapon and for hate crime
