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Andy
6 years ago

Although I never met Angie, she has touched my life. My first girlfriend was transgender so I was no stranger to the hate and discrimination. In 2009, a friend told me Angie’s story and encouraged me to attend that year's TDOR as a way of becoming more involved with our community. I was literally stunned by some of the stories told by the other participants. I was given a rose with Angie’s name on it to hold during the ceremony and later placed it on a board set up in the front of the church as we each went up to light a candle. Angie will always be a part of me. My love goes out to Angie and her family. I wish I could have been there for her.

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Maria
10 years ago

Angie, although I never met you your story truly touched me. It reminded me of the Gwen Arajou story both of you beautiful young ladies were taken away too soon and for such an ignorant reason. So much you will be missed. Now that your killer is serving justice and he is paying and he will pay in the after life as you laugh and dance in triumph along with Gwen, Now you're free like a butterfly!

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evie
10 years ago

I didn't know her...I never knew of Angie's story till now.. Watching her story on ID channel.now. I'm so glad she did get justice . My heart goes out to the Zapata family. May Angies legacy live on through everyone that loved her. She & Gwenre sweet beautiful angels along side with many others. <3 May GOD Bless you all.

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Anonymous
11 years ago

I WANT TO LET EVERYONE KNOW TO THIS DAY ALMOST FIVE YEARS SOME PEOPLE STILL HAVE THE STORY WRONG!!! THINKING ANGIE WAS THE ONE WHO WAS WRONG TRYING TO FOOL THIS MONSTER!!! WELL I WILL HAVE YOU ALL KNOW I HAVE FRIENDS WHO KNEW THIS MAN EVEN BEFORE ANGIE WHEN HE WOULD HANG OUT AT TRACKS NIGHT CLUB OF DENVER WHICH IS A GAY BAR!!! THEY REMEMBER HIM FROM THERE SO HE WASN'T FOOLED HE WAS JUST TRYING TO COVER UP!!!! AND WHY BECAUSE HE WAS A GANGSTER OF THORNTON, OR MAYBE THE DRUGS... NO MATTER WHAT THE CASE WAS, HE DID NOT HAVE THE RIGHT TO ACT LIKE GOD AND TAKE HER LIFE AWAY FROM HER!!! HE STOLD HER DREAMS AND HER HOPES AWAY FROM HER! HE DIDN'T HAVE THE RIGHT TO TAKE AWAY THE BEAUTIFUL WOMAN WHO WAS SOMEONES DAUGHTER, A SISTER, AN AUNT, A FRIEND, ONCE A SWEET LIL BROTHER AND A DRAG DAUGHTER!!! AND THAN SIT THERE WITH A STRAIGHT FACE LIKE NOTHING HAPPENED AND MAKEUP SO MANY LIES IN COURT.... MEANWHILE HIS DISTASTEFUL, WASTE OF MONEY, UN HELPFUL, COLDHEARTED LAWYERS MADE UP LIES AS WELL... WITHOUT EVEN THE SLIGHTEST OF REMORSE THAT ANGIE WAS LYING IN HER COFFIN DEAD FOR A YEAR AT THIS POINT.... AS FOR THE LAWYERS... I THANK GOD....THE WHOLE ENTIRE US, WORLD WAS ABLE TO WITNESS WHAT GREAT AND COLD HEARTED LAWYERS THEY WERE.... AND MAY A TERRIBLE POINTLESS TRAGEDY LIKE THIS NEVER HAPPEN TO ANY OF YOU OR ANYONE ELSE... AND I THANK MY DEAREST GOD FATHER THAT HE (THE MONSTER)WAS SENTENCED A LIFE TERM IN PRISON PLUS AN ADDITIONAL 60 YEARS.... THE BEST SENTENCED EVER... TO SIT THERE N ROT, AND THINK ABOUT WHAT HE DONE, WHAT COULD HAVE BEEN IN A FREE WORLD AND DIE IN PRISON....ALONE

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JusMe
11 years ago

Even though I never knew Angie, and probably would not have known her were she alive today and though I'm not a member of the LBGT community. I'm just paying my respects to a fellow human being like myself who's life was brutally taken away from them, I have been searching the net recently and its sad that Angie is only one of many Transgendered souls who have fallen victim to hate. Sadly this goes on even today. http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=28491797

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skye
12 years ago

I saw an artical in our national newspaper about you.... what I read hurt and mad me feel ill. My thoughts go out to your strong amazing family and all your friends that hurt so much for someone else hateful doing. Your story has impacted me and shown me how evil some creatures can be to beautiful innocent people. All my love Skye P - Australia

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Angie McAvoy
12 years ago

As a Trans person, a human being, we must learn to except one another, in this day and age, left, right, black white, red, yellow, brown, blue or pink, we are all human beings and we must, show each other love, "because love is better hate" after all we are all brothers and sisters, Angie's death was a very tragic event, I have no sympathy for her killer Allen, he chose his path in life, he took the life of a human being and he got what he deserved., may you rest in peace for eternity Angie. Peace!! Angie McAvoy

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Anonymous
12 years ago

Even though i dont you and im not a trance gender i was bii and i feel that us people no matter what we like shouldn't be judged we are all the same and u where and beautiful woman no matter what anybody thought it sad that you couldn't make it the whole way but we will always remember you and even though i never new your always going to be in my heart and in my eyes as one. REST IN PEACE ANGIE YOU ARE UN4GOTTEN AND STILL LOVED!

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STEPHANIE MARTINEZ
12 years ago

Even though i dont you and im not a trance gender i was bii and i feel that us people no matter what we like shouldn't be judged we are all the same and u where and beautiful woman no matter what anybody thought it sad that you couldn't make it the whole way but we will always remember you and even though i never new your always going to be in my heart and in my eyes as one. REST IN PEACE ANGIE YOU ARE UN4GOTTEN AND STILL LOVED!

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Michelle
12 years ago

My name Michelle and I live in Texas, Even though I never met u bt u sound like sumone I would have love to have around wen things go bad for me..bt that may never b cuz sum monster took u away from ur family n friends..cuz he didnt understand the real u he jus saw ur shell not the jewel u were inside..u r beautiful girl..i jus wanted u to know that u have friends all over R.I.P ANGEL.U WILL NEVER B FORGOTTEN..U LIVE IN MEMORIES OF EVERYONE THAT LOVE U N THE ONES THAT JUS MEET U

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brian Richard
13 years ago

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brittney
13 years ago

im 15 years old. im transgender. i started testosterone blockers at 12 and estrogen at 13. this is so sad. in my english class i am doing a story about this. at my current high school im out. some people do not like it and some people couldnt accept me more! when people have a problem with me i stand up for myself no matter who it is! It makes me cry to think about this. ANGIE your SO beautiful. you will be remembered always and forever! its amazing how close minded people can be. its such a shame! :( i didnt know you but your still in my heart. as are all the other transgender people who passed on. we are not freaks, we want to live our life just like the rest of the world! REST IN PEACE ANGIE YOUR OH SO BEAUTIFUL [=

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Carlton.R.Taylor
13 years ago

It is such a shame that you are no longer with us. I personally am finding more about the transgendered community since I found my current girlfriend is transgender. I am happy to be with her and proud to hold her and cuddle her. Hopefully someone sometime will be allowed to live their life without fear of what happened to you because they will learn that all any one wan's to be is just themselve's and happy to be themself.

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Sadie
13 years ago

There was no reason for that guy to put you through so much suffering and then taking your life, my prayers go out to you and your family. I did not know you but I really wish I did, I wish I could meet at least 1 person that's like us, if that guy didn't get charged with anything and was released, I promise you I would have found him, and by the time I was done with him he would be wishing he could take back everything he did to you, but that pleading wouldn't have given him any sympathy from me, I would look him dead in the eyes and bash his head in til there was nothing left and see how he likes it, just because we are who we are does not give people the right to treat us with hatred and disrespect. sorry for my message being so violent and colorful. R.I.P Angie <3 with lots of love and respect from Nathan aka Sadie

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Leticia
13 years ago

This world is full of lies and one I wish didn't exist because it is full of cruel people. I truly hope that Angie is in a now in a better place where she is happy forever. She is a princess of hope in my eyes, in my heart.

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Courtney
13 years ago

Angie had the right to be who she wanted to be and that didn't give that idiot piece of trash the right to kill her all he had to do is just leave and enough said but murder didn't solve his dam problem it made it worse and all he had to do is walk away.

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Maddison Downey
14 years ago

dear angie, i cannot but it into words. how could someone like him kill an innocent young lady like u. it was not right for him to kill u out of anger and hatred. when i first heard your story on cnn news i was in complete shock. it is so wrong for people to kill and innocent person based on their sexual oreintation. u touched the hearts of many people including mine. my prayers go out to your family and friends. MURDER is never the right thing to do. you were such a beautiful young women. R.I.P. girl. see ya in heaven LOVE & PEACE, MADDISON DOWNEY

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brittany
14 years ago

hey engie my name is brittany im 17 years old and am doing a project on your murder for out act of intolerance unit. i just wanted to let you no you are a beautifull girl and hearing what happened to you competly tears me apart. i no you would of done something great with your future. love brittany

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Maggie
14 years ago

I am horrified reading about what had happened. You seem like you were just a sweet and fun hearted and beautiful person . And I can see you were very loved by many. Its a shame what has happened to you & the pain it has caused your family. And no one is dserving of such a horrid way to die. I lost my sons dad and uncle both to a horrific and violent let alone cruel murder 3 years ago here in San Diego. So I know the pain and suffering your family must be going through on a day to day basis. I still live it day by day. May you rest in paradise! The HATE needs to end! ~ Maggie

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Anonymous
14 years ago

You were an amazing girl. God Bless you. Murder is never a good reason. Sweet Dreams. My heart goes out to your family and friends.

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Diane Compo
14 years ago

I am so sorry for you and your family and friends. What happened to you was worse than wrong. God Bless our soul.

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vanessa wilson
14 years ago

i am so sry angie i didnt get to meet u but i am now married to one of your family members and i have been told your story from u family and friends i am so happy to get to know u story in ways but it very much sadines me

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Cc R
14 years ago

I can't believe people can have so much hate. You are missed very much by your friends and family, and now that i've read your story it has a major impact on me...because i too have a son, one that hasn't really figured out who he is yet, but i know. And i will live with a fear...but will love my son no matter what the outcome is.

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Paul
14 years ago

What ever your views,this man needs to be put in jail and the key lost!!!!!!!,I asked myself what I would do? answer "Im sorry im stright" and leave,this is a hate crime nothing more nothing less and to say other wise is showing a grave amount of disrespect to Angie and her family,as is calling her Justin if she felt she was a woman that should be good enough for me and anyone else.I am a Jew and its exactly the same as the henious crimes ,perpetrated ,by the Nazi's against my race no excuse for this degenerate pathetic man correct verdict dont ever let him out.My deepest sympethy to her family and friends.May her poor soul rest in peace.Paul.C England

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tae lee
14 years ago

thanks for being their showing the rest of us that we can do it (stand up for what wee beleive in ) what right you kno ilove you for you being brave and standing up to the people that by showing themm love my names tae and angie show me how to grow up and stand the ppl who tried pull me down email me if you need me rockandrose417@aol.com

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tae lee
14 years ago

thanks for being their showing the rest of us that we can do it (stand up for what wee beleive in ) what right you kno ilove you for you being brave and standing up to the people that by showing themm love my names tae and angie show me how to grow up and stand the ppl who tried pull me down email me if you need me rockandrose417@aol.com

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dominic
14 years ago

angie you don't know how much it hurts now that you are gone. i miss your smile your laugh and most of all yourpresents. you fullfilled my day with joy laughter and beauty. angie i know your watching down on me and ish and roch and the family. i just ask that when i feel alone that i can run and talk to you. i remember that time when we first met and i wantd to go home and you were messing around in your man voice and you said "you ain't goin nowhere" remember that i do/ i miss you so much angie im glad that allen andrade got life i agree with your mom not wanting him to getthe death penalty cause he would just be put out of his incodent that he caused and now that he got life he can sit there till he is old and gray and think everyday for the rest of his life what he did to you. i miss you. I love you angie.....im dominic i was s friend of angies for about a year and a half. i saw her everyday, and i miss her alot. if you want you can add me on myspace. my name is dominic lopez. i love you angie! mwah

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Vanessa
14 years ago

The loss of this young person is very unfortunate & tragic, however this case has really irritated because if Justin would have been HONEST about this sutation there would be a BIG possibility that he would be alive. Allen didn't lie about being homophobic, if you put any straight man in this kind of situation, a man that really doesn't like gays, that has that macho atttitude, chances of voilence coming about after that man has been lied to above all to find out that you have just been intimate with someone of the same sex, I think any man under these circumstances would act out of rage & anger. I do not condone what ocurred & I am NOT anti gay, however I do believe Justin was trying to attract men in a inappropriate manner, & he did not know that lying would cost him his life. Maybe this will be a lesson for all transgender people out there, BE WHO YOU ARE INSIDE & OUT BUT PLEASE BE HONEST WITH OTHERS!!

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phenixts
14 years ago

If u wouldve followed thru during the trial u wouldve knew what happened. HE ANDRADE knew he was a guy. They went to court together. Cum on..............................

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Vanessa
14 years ago

From everything that I've seen that was reported it's said that Andrade did not know that "Angie" was a man. If he knew then why did he ask "Angie" about his sex when "Angie" returned to the apartment? If he really knew that "Angie" was a man then YES this clearly would have been a HATE CRIME, but if he didn't then it's not. Why would a homophobic man agree to meet with a transgender? Unless Andrade suffers from a mental problem or something of that matter.

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Vanessa
14 years ago

From everything that I've seen that was reported it's said that Andrade did not know that "Angie" was a man. If he knew then why did he ask "Angie" about his sex when "Angie" returned to the apartment? If he really knew that "Angie" was a man then YES this clearly would have been a HATE CRIME, but if he didn't then it's not. Why would a homophobic man agree to meet with a transgender? Unless Andrade suffers from a mental problem or something of that matter.

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Vanessa
14 years ago

From everything that I've seen that was reported it's said that Andrade did not know that "Angie" was a man. If he knew then why did he ask "Angie" about his sex when "Angie" returned to the apartment? If he really knew that "Angie" was a man then YES this clearly would have been a HATE CRIME, but if he didn't then it's not. Why would a homophobic man agree to meet with a transgender? Unless Andrade suffers from a mental problem or something of that matter.

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nICOLE
14 years ago

VANESSA I THINK YOU SHOULD KEEP UR COMMENTS TO URSELF AND STAY OUT OF IT MIND UR OWN BIZZZZZ PLEASE.. U DNT KNO WAT HAPPND OR EVEN UNDERSTAND ANGIE WAS A GOOD WOMAN.. SO MIND UR OWN

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jacqueline Briones
14 years ago

Dear Angie, I didn't know you but what I can see with my eyes and heart, is that you are a woman inside and out. You will now live forever in God's grace and he will always take care of you. I will pray for your loved ones. They will never forget you. The animal(no I won't call him this bc animals are incredible creatures, will never again find freedom. Hopefully, the guys at jail make him feel less of a man, than he think he is. "Con Carino y Mucha Pena":Jacqueline Briones(From Spain).

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bashful
14 years ago

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My Name is Angelina and I didn’t know Angie Zapata. I didn’t know Angie Zapata but she is as we are all to each other in the TG circle a sister to me and to us all. A beautiful girl was taken from us and the world is worse for it. I am 34 years old pre op TG woman who is proud TG woman who has learned there is no shame in who we are nothing wrong with our bodies and that if others think us strange or freaks or what ever that’s their problem not mine or yours. I share this with you my Little sisters two great wisdoms that are also desperate pleas to you all that you may find long and happy lives free of sorrow or danger. One, You are beautiful and perfect as you are. It is not make up or dresses or even surgery that makes you a beautiful woman it is your heart and your soul. It is the greatness of your feminine spirit that transcends the trivial shell that is your body. Remember that. Be happy and content with yourself to find fulfillment before looking to anyone, anything or any procedure. Two, IN this day in age of the Internet you are all able to safely find men who desire a TG girl. There is no reason to give information or location or invitation to anyone you meet online without having first told them who you are. If that cant except you for who you are the true and full beauty of you then they don’t deserve you and you don’t need them. Believe me there are many men who desire us and we are able to freely introduce ourselves fully online without fear of such horrible nightmares as our fallen sister endured. I beg you with all my heart never invite a man into your home or into your arms without making sure they know everything. It is unfair that we must but it is the world we live in my sisters and we must be smart and safe if we are to survive. Dearest Angie, I was once told that Angels of heaven were written even in the bible to be beautiful creatures of either both sex or no sex and so they are and so are we. You and I and our sisters are truly Angels gifted to earth and now you have returned home to sing your sweet song in the heavens and watch over us all and for that at least we can be thankful though your presence here will be painfully missed. Spread your wings dear sister. I will not weep nor mourn your loss for I revel in the knowledge that you are up there among the angels newly born and eternally beautiful. May the Goddess keep you and may your Beauty shine down upon this earth who misses you. With Love and Sisterhood, Angelina Mari

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Jamie Sweet
14 years ago

My name is Jamie and i have only just came to know Angie through this tragity. I am a TS woman and its is sad how so many dont understand us and even hate people like us. I do understand Angie and there is alot of people that do. Angels visit us and sometimes live amoung us ,god sends them into this world to earn their wings Angels are rare and sadly are sent and made to suffer and sacrifice to earn their high place. Angie lived as she new she should and took the abuse and returned it with a smile and love. Its what angels do. Angie earned her wings now fly Angie and spread the love. Myself soo many others that are left behind and struggle just to exist in a world it isnt fair or right or kind we keep going anyhow day after day year after year giving our love and smile to all who are so lucky to ever get to know one of us. They know not what they do so we must forgive them even if it hurts. Accept us and love us we are very special. God bless you Angie for your sacrifices and helping to make the path clearer for others you are missed and loved Forever Always Love TT Jamie

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Brian
14 years ago

It seems like different groups of people are always having to fight for their rights and freedoms in what is supposed to be "the land of the free." Be it African-Americans, Women, or LGBT's, this intolerance needs to stop. Did I know Angie personally? No, I didn't, in fact I just heard about her today. But I do know what she has had to go through in life. I'm Bi-sexual and I have had death wished upon me by people I used to get along with, just because of my sexuality. All This discrimination needs to end. How many more victims like Angie Zapata and Matthew Shepard is it going to take before people realize that being LGBT doesn't make you any less human than anyone else. We are all brothers and sisters, and we as a people should love and accept everyone no matter how different they are. I've had enough of the hate. One love! May Angie rest in peace, along with anyone else who has died for being only themselves. -Brian

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Paige
14 years ago

I never knew Angie, I never knew her personality or how kind and funny and clever she probablty was, but it is so terrible that she was MURDERED and called an "it" just because she originally took the form of a man. No one should ever kill their fellow human being, especially for such a petty reason. She died for practicly no reason. It makes me so sad and angry that some people are so violently apposed to the LGBT.

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Katy
14 years ago

I find it amazing that after all of the hatred that we have seen and learned of in history, that we have not moved on to a world of more tolerance. Blacks, Jews, Gays, Lesbians, Transgenders, and one day it will be another group of people. I hope that all of you teach your children about tolerance and that just because someone doesn't look like you or talk like you or have the same beliefs to treat them respectfully. My prayers are with Angie's family and the god that I believe in loves all of his children even if others do not. Teach your children love so that maybe on day our country can move pass hatred and start loving each other. Katy Fort Collins, CO

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Debbie
14 years ago

I just wna tto say that I am so sorry for your lost, she was a beautiful girl, some people say she deserved what she got, those people have probably never lost anyone. I didn't know Angie but I will keep her and your family in my prayers. When I read about her yesterday flipping thru CNN I sat and cryed as if I did know her, it hurt my heart to think that their are some stupid people out there. If he was mad at the fact that she was a male all he had to do was leave and let her live her life just like she was.

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Jennie
14 years ago

My deepest sympathies go out to Ms. Zapata's family and friends! I am so happy to know her horrible attacker will be behind bars for a long time.

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Felicia Santistevan
14 years ago

I Am Sjavascript:void(null)o Sorry For Your Lost. May God Be With You In Your Hard Times.

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A Person
14 years ago

May God forgive all those who have hated and judged because only God can judge, everybody seems to forget that part. Whatever happen to walking away.

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laquita
14 years ago

I have been following this story/case on tru tv. I was deeply saddened to see such a young beautiful life taken away. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family.

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dan
14 years ago

two days ago, i started following this case on tru tv and i was horrified in the manner that angie was murdered. i am so sad for the grieving family that an 18 year old would be beaten to death by a savage animal

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Jazzy
14 years ago

I actually never herd of this case untill yesterday when I was channel surfing. This is really sad. I don't care what your religion, race or sexual orientation is...nobody deserves to die in the hands of another human being. My prayers go out to her loved ones.

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Richmond
14 years ago

I followed this case on Open Court. Even a stranger can see her love and beauty. My heart goes out to Angie and her family and friends. I will keep you guys in my prayers. Justice has been served for Angie, amen.

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Jessica
14 years ago

I have been following this story all week and it has touched my heart. I feel the deepest sorrow for Angie's family and I am sure that she will be greatly missed. I hope that if nothing else, the family can take comfort in knowing that this beautiful woman is finally home with her heavenly Father looking down on them knowing how much she meant to everyone. God be with you all.

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Nena
14 years ago

I would just like to say that I am very happy with the verdict. My thoughts and prayers go out to her friends and family. She seemed like a very loving and fun person. Now she can rest in peace and in a better place. I didn't know about the case until I was flipping through the channels and saw it on tru-tv. It really broke my heart what happened to her. So I continued to watch until today that it ended with the verdict. Her family are in my thoughts and prayers. Nena, South Jersey

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esmeralda
14 years ago

my thought and prayers are with you and your family just know this she was love by many and she will never be forgotten because she is one of a kind .. god bless you all stay strong and enjoy the good times you had with her ..know this justice has ben surve and she looking down at her family and saying thank u .....

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AM Smith
14 years ago

As a Mother of a gay Son, I have been watching the trial intensely. I live in PA, and I had not heard about this horrible crime until seeing it on CourtTV. I agree that Andrade knew days before that Angie was transgender. He was experimenting with his own sexuality, which confused him ( this was proven by the DNA on the vibrator), this along with his gang activities confused him further. This was was truly a hate crime! But the hatred started deep inside Andrade toward himself. I truly believe this is what caused him to lash out at Angie. If she's dead then she can't tell anyone of his sexual encounter/exploration with her. It's such a shame that Angie had to be this little sexual experiment. Some of experiment with our sexuality at some point in life, we decide who we are, and move on with our lives. Unfortunately Angie was unknowingly experimenting with a madman. She was a beautiful person physically but from what her friends and family has said she was just as beautiful inside. I always warn my son that some people are just not to be trusted...but when one is looking for love, sometimes even the smartest person can be blindsided. I KNOW ANGIE IS IN A MORE BEAUTIFUL PLACE WITH ACCEPTANCE AND LOVE A. Smith, Berwick, PA

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Angela Sisk
14 years ago

Thanks to the state of Colorado for finding Andrade guilty of first degree murder. I have been watching Angie's trial on tru tv. I live in North Carolina and had not heard about her brutal murder until the trial came on. I feel Andrade knew all along. I think he did something that he could not accept himself and snapped. I hope and pray that Angie's death will not go in vain and something good will come of it. Her family is in my thoughts and prayers. A. Sisk Kings Mtn., NC

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14 years ago

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14 years ago

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