The murder trial of Allen Andrade ended today, with Andrade being found guilty of first degree murder and bias-motivated crime in the death of Angie Zapata , an 18-year old Latina transgender woman. Andrade was accused of murdering Zapata after discovering she was born a man. Two very different stories are emerged during the trial, with prosectuors saying that Andrade was a homophobe who took out his rage on Zapata, and defense attorneys saying Andrade was the victim of Zapata's deception. It...Read Full Story
Three years ago on this date we were beginning to hear the news about a young Latina transwoman named Angie Zapata who was found dead in her apartment in Greeley, CO. My first report here at TransGriot about it was in conjunction with my rant about the jacked up media coverage misgendering her . Allen Andrade, the waste of DNA who committed the crime was later arrested , tried and convicted in a trial that was televised around the nation courtesy of TruTV. Thanks to Crystal Ann Gray, I...Read Full Story
According to Associated Press : “Jurors have reached a verdict in the trial of a Colorado man charged with beating a transgender woman to death with a fire extinguisher.”
Now it is just a matter of how hard to ‘throw the book’ at Andrade.
What I am wondering is why something like a confession to using a fire extinguisher to bludgeon the victim to death would be suppressed.
Isn’t that kind of important information?!
You have to love the theatrics of the so-called law. At least he has...Read Full Story
A man convicted last month of murder and a hate crime in the slaying of a transgender Colorado woman has received another 60 years in prison after being found a "habitual criminal." Allen Andrade of Thornton was convicted of beating 18-year-old Angie Zapata to death with a fire extinguisher July 17 after discovering she was biologically male. A judge sentenced him to life in prison without parole for first-degree murder after the jury's April 22 verdict. Weld County District Judge Marcelo...Read Full Story
The murder trial of Allen Andrade began today, accused of murdering Angie Zapata , an 18-year old Latina transgender woman. Andrade is accused of murdering Zapata after discovering she was born a man. Two very different stories are emerging, with prosectuors saying that Andrade was a homophobe who took out his rage on Zapata, and defense attorneys saying Andrade was the victim of Zapata's deception. From an article in the Greeley Tribune : Prosecutors on Thursday painted a picture of Allen...Read Full Story
She is survived by children, Michael Allen Shenker, Herbert Thomas Shenker and Mary Ann Shenker; seven grandchildren; and her brothers, Emilio and Henry Andrade. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Mrs. Shenker's memory to Randolph County Animal Shelter.
California Pacific Federal Credit Union employees recently donated more than $1,700 to the organization, and on hand for the presentation were Barbara Rogers, retired anchor of CBS 5; Rosie Allen ... and sommelier Sean Andrade (Andrade Wine ...
Deputy Constable Allen was able to locate the suspect vehicle that was observed ... Phipps, Terry 33 years of age from Broaddus, Texas and Celeste Andrade 31 years of age from Broaddus, Texas were both arrested on charges of Theft, State Jail Felony.
Heavy-handed welterweight Ronald Cruz, Bethlehem, PA, takes another step forward on February 25 th facing Allen Conyers. While Conyers is no ... 2008 US Olympian Demetrius Andrade is set to face Philly’s Derek Ennis in an IBF light middleweight title ...
Thomas Allen Beck, Christen Nicole Beck, Olivia Ann Shenker, and Maria Lancaster; and her brothers, Emilio and Henry Andrade. Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 20, 2012, at 2 p.m. at the Chapel of Rainwater Funeral Home. The family will ...
Sonny is survived by sons David Allen Gann and Billy Joe Gann ... Lee of Word of Life Deliverance Ministry, Oklahoma City, OK will deliver the eulogy. Gloria O. Andrade, 77, a long-time resident of Caddo Mills, died Monday the 19th day of December ...
Jonathon Robert Andrade, 26, of Pawtucket, R.I., was arrested on a warrant following a traffic stop on Friday, Dec. 23. Michael Allen Rotondo, 28, of Seekonk, was arrested and charged with shoplifting more than $100 from the Home Depot on Highland Avenue ...
Allen Andrade is accused of murdering Angie Zapata, an 18-year old Latina transgender woman after discovering she was born a man. Find more Allen Andrade news and information here.
Latest Allen Andrade news stories at Examiner.com ... Angie Zapata was a tall woman with striking black hair and eyes who would attract the attention of men, even those who knew ...
GREELEY, Colo. — A man accused of killing an 18-year-old transgender woman knew she was biologically male for at least 36 hours and beat her to death with a fire extinguisher because he didn't l