Ociel Baena, a well-known non-binary advocate from Mexico City, was killed on Tuesday, according to the local attorney, in an alleged crime that has caused the LGBT community of the nation to express their sorrow.
On Monday night, candlelight vigils were held in several cities, including the nation’s capital, where some people sobbed and speakers screamed at the insults and violent incidents that continue to happen frequently to some queer, transgender, and non-binary Mexicans.
Baena frequently brought rainbows fans to public events, including the unveiling of Mexico’s first non-binary card last month, where some participants waved them.
At their house in the state of northern Aguascalientes, Baena and partner Dorian Daniel were discovered dead early on Monday morning.
Baena was discovered with 20 shaving knife wounds, including one to the throat that was probably deadly, according to Aguascalientes chief prosecutor Jesus Figueroa, who spoke to Radio Formula.
Figueroa stated that although the investigation was ongoing, there has n’t been any evidence of a third party’s involvement based on video footage or fingerprints found at the crime scene.
According to some investigative evidence, Daniel might have killed someone before committing suicide, he continued.
Authorities were urged by rights organizations to look into whether Baena’s engagement or gender identity played a part in the alleged murder.
According to Cristian Gonzalez, an LGBT rights activist with Human Rights Watch,” the authorities should ensure that the research is thorough and leaves no stone untouched.”
One of Mexico’s more socially liberal hotbeds, Aguascalientes is renowned for its colonial past and customary celebrations.
Baena had been a state votes judge since last year and was thought to be the first non-binary person to hold the place.
Baena’s” divine” management and consistent presence at public rallies were emphasized by Juan Pablo Delgado, head of the regional human rights organization Amicus.
” This is someone who inspired such compassion and love throughout the world,” he said.
David Alire Garcia reported, Laura Gottesdiener added to the investigating, and Rosalba O’Brien edited.
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