Crime Solvers Central
CSC
263 Cases Solved. Advancing justice for missing persons, unsolved homicides, unidentified and unclaimed remains.
Kiesha Jenkins death by force case profile photo

Kiesha Jenkins

Case from Philadelphia, PA dated Oct 06, 2015

Victim Details

Kiesha Jenkins

Female

Black / African American

Philadelphia

PA

2015-10-06

22

Kiesha

Jenkins

07/07/2026

Case Description

Any updates on this case? Let us know!
In the early hours of an October morning in 2015, Kiesha Jenkins, a 22-year-old African-American transgender woman, found her life tragically cut short on a Philadelphia street. The story of her death is one of a violent encounter that left a community in mourning and raised questions about the safety of transgender individuals.

On October 6, 2015, at approximately 2:30 a.m., Jenkins was at the intersection of 13th and Wingohocking streets when she was set upon by a group of men. After sh ...
MEMBER ACCESS

Continue reading the complete case summary

Unlock the full case narrative for Kiesha Jenkins, all available source links, additional videos, and member discussions.

Unlock Full Case Access — $3.97/month
Cancel anytime.
Already a member? Log in

Links to Additional Sources (14)

See any mistakes? Let us know!
  • 6abc Philadelphia: Police: Logan murder likely not a hate crime
  • 1 charged, 3 more sought in murder of Kiesha Jenkins - 6ABC
    • MEMBER ACCESS

    Unlock 12 additional sources

    View the complete collection of available reporting and reference links for this case.

    View All Case Sources — $3.97/month
    Cancel anytime.
    Already a member? Log in

    Latest News

    View All

    Forum Posts (1)

    It's so hard to hear about such a tragic loss like Kiesha Jenkins'. I've been following her case, an... ...Read More
    03/01/2023
    MEMBER ACCESS

    Join the discussion for Kiesha Jenkins

    Read full forum posts and contribute to this case discussion.

    Unlock forum access — $3.97/month
    Already a member? Log in

    Other Cases from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    Alaysia Smith death by force case in Philadelphia, PA

    Alaysia Smith

    Death: Sep 18, 2024
    On September 18, 2024, 13-year-old Alaysia Smith was fatally shot inside a residence on the 2800 blo l ...Read More
    Leslie Delzingaro death by force case in Philadelphia, PA

    Leslie Delzingaro

    Death: Jul 01, 2010
    In the summer of 2010, the life of 45-year-old Leslie Delzingaro, a single mother of two, was tragic i ...Read More
    Renee Cosom death by force case in Philadelphia, PA

    Renee Cosom

    Death: Jan 29, 2018
    Renee Cosom, a 42-year-old Black / African American female from Philadelphia, was killed on January y ...Read More
    Lauretha Arnetha Vaird death by force case in Philadelphia, PA

    Lauretha Arnetha Vaird

    Death: Jan 02, 1996
    On the morning of January 2, 1996, Philadelphia Police Officer Lauretha Arnetha Vaird, a 43-year-old l ...Read More
    Kathryn Berry death by force case in Philadelphia, PA

    Kathryn Berry

    Death: Sep 27, 2014
    Kathryn Berry, a 42-year-old Black female, was tragically killed on the evening of Saturday, Septemb m ...Read More
    Rickie Morgan death by force case in Philadelphia, PA

    Rickie Morgan

    Death: Jul 16, 2016
    On the night of July 16, 2016, Philadelphia Police officers responded to reports of screaming in the h ...Read More
    Tahirah Phillips death by force case in Philadelphia, PA

    Tahirah Phillips

    Death: Apr 16, 2016
    On April 16, 2016, four-year-old Tahirah Phillips tragically lost her life in Philadelphia, PA. She e ...Read More