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Florida victim is 10th trans woman murdered in US so far in 2015
Last weekend, 25-year-old India Clarke posted a selfie on her Facebook page with the message: ‘Happy Saturday’ followed by four smiley faces.
Just three days later, Clarke was found dead in a neighborhood park in Tampa, Florida.
She is the 10th transgender woman to be murdered in the US this year.
Relatives tell WTSP that Clarke was studying cosmetology and began using the name India two years ago and identifying as a woman.
‘No, it did not matter to me. I didn’t care what he was,’ Clarke’s tearful mother, Thelma, said using male pronouns for her child. ‘I still love them — and he knew that. I can say he knew his mother loved him regardless.’
She described her child as ‘a good-hearted person. Very loving person.’
Clarke, who was was last seen by her family on Sunday, suffered blunt force trauma.
The mom said Clarke’s last words heading out the door were, “Mom, I love you, dad, I love you.” And we both said “we love you too.” I hope they find out who did this.’
a reward of up to $3,000 is being offered by Crime Stoppers of Tampa Bay for information leading to the arrest of a suspect. Crime Stoppers can be reached at 1-800-873-TIPS (8477) or online at www.crimestopperstb.com.
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Greg Hernandez
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