HOUSTON, Texas (WKRC) - A transgender woman fled Latin America to escape high rates of gender-based violence, only to be murdered in her apartment. "She had just moved into her new apartment and was very excited about decorating," said Gia Pacheco, a friend of the victim. 29-year-oldPaloma Vazquez was found shot to death inside her Houston, Texas apartment on Saturday. Police say there were no signs of forced entry.
Highlights
- 29-year-old Paloma Vazquez was found shot to death inside her Houston, Texas apartment on Saturday.
- Police say there were no signs of forced entry.
- The victim had just moved into her new apartment and was very excited about decorating, a friend of the victim says.