Brandon Teena
Murder victim and trans rights icon
Born
1972
54 years ago
Died
Category
Activists & Humanitarians
Country
United States
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A trans man, experienced violence and discrimination due to gender identity. In 1993, became a victim of a hate crime that led to his tragic murder in Nebraska. The case highlighted issues surrounding transgender rights and violence against the LGBTQ+ community. The story was later depicted in the film 'Boys Don't Cry', which brought wider attention to the struggles faced by transgender individuals.
Murder in 1993 due to transphobia
Inspiration for the film 'Boys Don't Cry'
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