Roommate of slain LGBTQ+ activist Jorge Diaz-Johnston indicted on murder charges
The former roommate of slain Florida LGBTQ+ activist Jorge Diaz-Johnston was indicted by a grand jury for his murder. Back in January, the body of the beloved community figure was tragically found in a local landfill by Tallahassee Police.
At the time of the discovery, authorities ruled the 54-year-old’s death as a homicide, but a suspect was not named. However, on 14 April, a grand jury indicted Steven Yinger for the activist’s murder.
According to court documents, Yinger was accused of strangling Diaz-Johnston between 3 January and 5 January – which was a few days before police found his body on 8 January.
Additional charges against the 36-year-old included grand theft, grand theft of a motor vehicle, tampering with evidence and criminal use of a personal ID.
