A Hateful Homicide

Mallery Jenna Robinson

A Hateful Homicide @ahatefulhomicide is an American true-crime and investigative journalism podcast from Los Angeles California by Transgender and HIV Healthcare advocate Mallery Jenna Robinson @MalleryJenna90. The true-crime and investigative journalism podcast focuses on the murders (solved and unsolved) of Transgender, Gender Nonbinary/ Nonconforming, Intersex, Two-Spirit and gender expansive community members throughout the United States and abroad. #AHatefulHomicide #AHH #SayAHH #Saytheirnames #Translivesmatter #TrueCrime #Suspenseful Saturdays

  1. Aug 1

    The Murder of Lim Yeow Chuan: "A Killing on Queen Street"

    A Hateful Homicide – Season 7, Episode 5 Synopsis: In the heart of Singapore's bustling Bugis district, a community already living in the shadows is shaken by a brutal act of violence. On October 27, 1990, 30-year-old Malaysian fashion designer and gender-nonconforming individual Lim Yeow Chuan, affectionately known as "Susan," was found stabbed to death on Johore Road near Queen Street—an area that had become a refuge for transgender and gender-diverse sex workers facing widespread discrimination and limited economic opportunities. (Wikipedia) As investigators searched for answers, the case revealed a violent confrontation involving two men who claimed they were attempting to recover property allegedly stolen from a friend. What began as a murder prosecution ultimately transformed into a landmark legal case when Singapore's highest court concluded that the killing occurred during a sudden fight, reducing the principal defendant's conviction from murder to manslaughter. The decision ignited debate over self-defense, proportionality, and accountability in cases involving marginalized victims. (Wikipedia) In this episode of A Hateful Homicide, we examine not only the investigation and courtroom proceedings, but also the social climate that made transgender and gender-diverse people especially vulnerable to violence in Singapore during the late 20th century. Through historical context, legal records, and the voices of advocates, we explore how prejudice, criminalization, and invisibility can shape both public perception and the pursuit of justice. More than three decades later, "A Killing on Queen Street" asks difficult questions that continue to resonate today: How does society value the lives of transgender and gender-diverse people? Does justice look different when the victim comes from a marginalized community? And what can Lim Yeow Chuan's story teach us about dignity, remembrance, and the ongoing fight against anti-transgender violence? Viewer discretion is advised. This episode contains discussions of homicide, violence, and discrimination against transgender and gender-diverse individuals. "A Killing on Queen Street"

    The Murder of Lim Yeow Chuan: "A Killing on Queen Street"
  2. Jul 17

    The Murders of Jaida Peterson and Remy Fennell: "The Co-Conspirators"

    A Hateful Homicide – Season 7, Episode 4 Title: "The Co-Conspirators" Episode Synopsis: When two Black transgender women are found murdered in separate Charlotte, North Carolina hotels just eleven days apart, fear ripples through the transgender community. At first, investigators question whether the killings are random acts of violence or the work of someone deliberately targeting transgender women. But as detectives begin connecting the evidence, a chilling revelation emerges: these were not isolated crimes—they were allegedly coordinated. In "The Co-Conspirators," A Hateful Homicide examines the lives and tragic deaths of Jaida Peterson, 29, and Remy Fennell, 28, whose dreams, families, and futures were cut short by acts of extreme violence in April 2021. Police ultimately alleged that two men worked together in both murders, leading to charges including murder, robbery, and conspiracy, transforming the investigation from a suspected serial predator case into one centered on alleged co-conspirators. (Advocate.com) Beyond the investigation, this episode explores the broader realities that placed both women at heightened risk, including anti-transgender violence, economic marginalization, and the dangers many transgender women face while engaging in survival economies. Through careful storytelling, the episode honors Jaida and Remy as daughters, friends, artists, and community members—not merely victims whose stories became headlines. (Charlotte Observer) As the criminal proceedings continue, A Hateful Homicide asks difficult questions about accountability, systemic failures to protect transgender lives, and how coordinated violence can flourish in environments where prejudice and vulnerability intersect. The episode concludes with a call to remember Jaida Peterson and Remy Fennell for the lives they lived and the legacies they left behind, while emphasizing the ongoing fight for justice, dignity, and safety for transgender communities everywhere.

    The Murders of Jaida Peterson and Remy Fennell: "The Co-Conspirators"
  3. Jun 6

    The Murder of Jimmy “Jay” Lee: “ The Ole Miss Murder”

    “The Ole Miss Murder” Episode Synopsis When 20-year-old Jimmy “Jay” Lee, a beloved University of Mississippi student known for their vibrant spirit and close-knit friendships, suddenly vanishes after a night out in Oxford, Mississippi, panic spreads across the college community. Friends quickly realize something is wrong when Jay misses important commitments and stops responding to calls and messages — behavior completely out of character for them. As investigators dig deeper into Jay’s disappearance, surveillance footage, digital evidence, and witness accounts begin revealing the final hours before they disappeared. What initially appears to be a missing persons case transforms into a chilling homicide investigation that grips the nation and raises questions about secrecy, identity, and violence within vulnerable communities. Detectives uncover troubling inconsistencies surrounding a person connected to Jay in the days leading up to their disappearance. With no body recovered, prosecutors face the difficult challenge of pursuing justice through circumstantial evidence, emotional testimony, and forensic investigation alone. In this heartbreaking episode of A Hateful Homicide, family members, friends, and investigators reflect on Jay’s life, ambitions, and the relentless pursuit of answers in a case that continues to haunt the Ole Miss community. The case ultimately results in a murder prosecution connected to Jay’s disappearance, though many questions surrounding the crime remain unanswered.

    The Murder of Jimmy “Jay” Lee: “ The Ole Miss Murder”
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A Hateful Homicide @ahatefulhomicide is an American true-crime and investigative journalism podcast from Los Angeles California by Transgender and HIV Healthcare advocate Mallery Jenna Robinson @MalleryJenna90. The true-crime and investigative journalism podcast focuses on the murders (solved and unsolved) of Transgender, Gender Nonbinary/ Nonconforming, Intersex, Two-Spirit and gender expansive community members throughout the United States and abroad. #AHatefulHomicide #AHH #SayAHH #Saytheirnames #Translivesmatter #TrueCrime #Suspenseful Saturdays

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