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Transgender woman who fled to US to escape violence in Latin America murdered

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.

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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.