Elected Official Charged With Masterminding The Murder Of Trans School Teacher
An elected official in the Philippines has been charged with the murder of 38-year-old trans school teacher, Estee Saway.The four other suspects were captured on security video and quickly arrested. Trigger Warning: This story discusses transphobic violence, which might be distressing to some readers.
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Saway, a high school teacher from Suyo National High School, was shot multiple times on September 28, outside a local carwash.
She was rushed to Abra Provincial Hospital, where she was declared dead. According to the Manila Bulletin, the motive for the murder was a land dispute.
