A Hate Crime Cover Up: The Shocking Story of Shelby Tracy Tom

Today’s case focuses on the tragic murder of Shelby Tracy Tom. She was a Canadian woman who was strangled to death after 29-year-old Jatin Patel discovered she was transgender. The case sparked a national debate over gender politics and how to better prevent hate crimes.
 
Trigger Warning: Transphobia, Hate crimes, Sexual Assault

Resources:
 
Trans Lifeline (USA & Canada support hotline and charity offering grants to trans people)
Red Umbrella Fund (International grants and support for sex workers)
Mermaids (UK based trans support)
GATE (supporting rights for trans, gender diverse & intersex equality internationally)
Egale (Canada’s leading LGBT equality support)