Carlos Burnett

Death by Force

Carlos D. Aerrion Burnett, a 37-year-old Black transgender woman, was tragically found dead on September 19, 2020, in Independence, Missouri. Burnett was discovered with gunshot wounds in a grassy area near 13th and Brookside. Her death marked a significant and sorrowful moment as it was part of a disturbing trend of violence against transgender individuals, particularly Black transgender women.

Burnett's death was met with profound grief and calls for justice from her family and friends. ...Read More

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