On Easter Sunday, April 1, 2018, the life of Sasha Wall, a 29-year-old Black transgender woman, was tragically cut short in Chesterfield County, South Carolina. She was discovered in her car on a rural road, having been shot multiple times at close range in her neck and shoulder. The vehicle was still running when a passerby found her.
In the days following the discovery of her body, investigators from the Chesterfield County Sheriff's Office, with assistance from the FBI, began to piece
together the final moments of Wall's life. They announced early in the investigation that they had a 'very strong suspect' and believed the motive was likely related to a personal dispute, possibly a 'breakup-like argument,' rather than a hate crime. Despite this initial lead and the collection of DNA evidence from the scene, the case grew cold.
Years have passed, and Sasha Wall's murder remains unsolved, leaving her family and community searching for answers and justice. Her mother has made public pleas for anyone with information to come forward. The Chesterfield County Sheriff's office has continued to investigate, even dedicating a 'war room' to the case, but no arrests have been made and no suspects have been publicly named. The case stands as a painful reminder of the violence that disproportionately affects transgender women of color.
