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‘She deserves respect.’ For transgender victims, closure can lie further out of reach

By , Daily Memphian Published: January 15, 2023 4:00 AM CT

Gender issues complicate the reporting of cold cases for transgender victims, but a Shelby County initiative offers hope to families.

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Ben Wheeler

Ben Wheeler

Ben Wheeler is an investigative reporter and is a member of The Daily Memphian’s public safety reporting team. He previously worked at the Yankton Daily Press and Dakotan and Herald-Citizen.

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