Trigger Warning: The following episode details a crime involving extreme violence and sexual assault against members of the transgender community.Listener discretion is strongly advised.

In this episode of True Crime and Wine, I discuss the tragic case of Tanya Moore and Tina Rodriguez, two transgender women whose lives were brutally cut short in 1986. The conversation highlights the violence faced by marginalized communities, the lack of media coverage for such cases, and the ongoing struggle for justice. The host reflects on the societal dehumanization of victims and emphasizes the importance of empathy and compassion in addressing these issues.

References:

https://dec17philly.com/2017/12/01/we-remember-the-1986-murder-of-tanya-tina/

https://tdor.translivesmatter.info/reports/1986/06/30/tina-rodriguez_philadelphia-pennsylvania-usa_d928a918

https://www.phillyburbs.com/story/news/crime/2011/08/11/faustino-arroyo-jonathan-streater-middletown/17848359007/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Tanya_Moore_and_Tina_Rodriguez