A Philadelphia
man has been sentences to up to 50 years in prison for the murder of a
transgender woman and passionate LGBT+ advocate in 2019.
According to
local news outlet 6 ABC, Bailey was found guilty of third-degree
murder and related weapon offences in the murder of Michelle “Tamika”
Washington. He was sentenced to 25 to 50 years in prison.
NBC Philadelphia reported police were called to
Washington’s house in North Philadelphia in May 2019. It was there that
authorities found Washington, 40, suffering from multiple bullet wounds. She
was taken to hospital but died a short time later.
Police said
Bailey, who was 28 at the time, initially told detectives that he witnessed the
murder and provided a false description of a suspect. But investigators later
identified Bailey as the suspect and arrested him.
NBC Philadelphia reported Bailey allegedly admitted that he shot Washington in the
head and torso following a dispute.
Washington was
a longtime advocate for Philadelphia’s LGBT+ and trans communities.
Crystal Davis,
Washington’s sister, told reporters gathered at a news conference that her
“pain” is “every day” because her sister was her “rock”. Davis described her
sister as someone who was “full of life” and how she deeply loved her family
and travelling.
She said
Washington “loved being an advocate for the LGBT community” and “speaking out”
against injustice. Davis told reporters that she had vowed to continue her
sister’s work for the LGBT+ community and make sure Washington is “not forgotten
about”.
SOURCE: PINK NEWS
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