Leaders and advocates are speaking out after the killing and dismemberment of a transgender teen in late June in Mercer County.According to local reports, the b
Leaders and advocates are speaking out after the killing and dismemberment of a transgender teen in late June in Mercer County.
According to local reports, the body parts of 14-year-old Pauly Likens were found scattered around Shenango Lake on June 25. Authorities have charged 29-year-old Dashawn Watkins in connection with the teen's death. Multiple LGBTQ+ groups and community members are showing support for Likens' family, urging that a hate crime charge be considered., the district attorney does not believe the case meets the criteria for a hate crime, citing that both Likens was transgender and Watkins is reportedly a gay man.has been launched and a candlelight vigil is being organized for Saturday.
Pamela Ladner, president of LGBTQ+ Alliance, expressed sympathy, saying, "Our hearts go out to them and I think the best way to show them the love is for us all to gather and say hey, we can't do anything for you other than to just say that we're trying to be here for you and we hope that gives you some comfort."
Governor Josh Shapiro offered support to Likens' family on social media platform "X" Tuesday, stating, "It’s past time to strengthen Pennsylvania’s laws to treat hate-based crimes against LGBTQ+ folks the same way other hate crimes are treated. Send the bill to my desk, and I will sign it."
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