A love affair unraveled before a Black transgender woman was fatally shot in rural South Carolina
The first federal trial over an alleged hate crime based on gender identity has begun, focusing on the 2019 murder of Black transgender woman Dime Doe in South Carolina. Doe had been secretly dating Daqua Lameek Ritter, who is now accused of killing her to prevent exposure of their relationship. The U.S. Department of Justice alleges that Ritter shot Doe, while text exchanges suggest Ritter wanted to keep their relationship secret. Testimony indicates that Doe had begun transitioning shortly after high school, and that Ritter became defensive when the relationship was questioned. The trial is ongoing, with the FBI presenting evidence and witnesses.
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