A transgender woman in Brazil has died after being stoned by a group of attackers last week, reports Gay Star News.
The woman, who was born Amos Chagas Lima and went by the name of Madona, was pelted with cobblestones by her assailants October 19 in Aracaju, the capital of the state of the Brazilian state of Sergipe. She was admitted to a hospital and died four days later of severe head injuries. No suspects have been arrested.
Madona, who was a well-known and well-liked figure in Aracaju nightlife, is among many transgender people who have been targets of violence in Brazil, activists say.
"No suspects have been arrested." Yeah, probably because the local police force is covering it up. So sad. Rest in peace sister. I'll bet she was a lovely woman.
