STAY STRONG ZAPATAS! MY THOUGHT AND PRAYERS ARE WITH U. HE DONT DESERVE TO BE OUT AMONG THE REST OF US. THANK U TO THE STATE OF COLORADO!

I believe he knew she was Transgender all along - I think he is unsure of his own sexuality and was experimenting and it went further then he wanted or exactly were he wanted it to go and he then decided he did not want to take the chance of anyone finding out and committed a horrific act that has destroyed not only “Angie Zapata’s” family but it has now ended his life in the free world.

NativeTS27

15 years ago

THANK U NIKA!!!!!!!! HE DIDNT WANT THE GANG HE WAS AFFILIATED WITH TO KNOW. HE (ANDRADE) WENT WITH ANGIE TO COURT. WHEN U GO TO COURT THEY CALL U BY UR REAL NAME AND HE (ANDRADE) WAS THERE WHEN THEY CALLED ANGIE BY HER BOY NAME.

Elder

15 years ago

I too speculate that the scenario was as Nika stated. There was (intresting) evidence submitted in court pointing to that. All the more important that the jury came to the verdict they did, with less than 2hrs of deliberation. They had the evidence they needed to make the decision without argument and unanimously.

I did not know Angie but I did follow the trial. I would have liked to have seen the death penalty for this horrid crime but at least this monster Andrade will not see the outside and breathe free air ever again! Let us all hope that he thinks of this and what he did while en route to his new home! I cannot imagine the hell a person goes through knowing that inside of them is a person that the world does not see...nor for the most part will not accept. Through following the trial...I could see that Angie was beautiful..not just on the outside but on the inside too. Judge a person for who they are and what they hold in their heart and mind is what all should accept. Angie was guilty for only being herself...and how absolutely courageous of her to do that. Mrs. Zapata. I am so sorry for your loss. I cannot imagine the pain that you are feeling. Perhaps the verdict and knowledge that this animal that killed Angie will be caged for the rest of his life may bring some comfort and perhaps a message to others that this sort of behavior WILL NOT be accepted and WILL be prosecuted. For Angie's siblings. Your sister is in a better place now..and always know that you supported her through her own trials...that being in "life" itself. You did everything that a loving family could do for their sister. For all of Angie's family. Angie did for herself what she wanted to do. She was a beautiful young lady that blossomed like the sweetness of a flower in spring. For the length of time that she lived the way she wanted....for her it was beautiful. Please take some comfort knowing that. Please know that my heart and prayers are for you all and Angie and that you feel some comfort and peace. I pray that there will be some closure for you. We never get over a loss like this but in time perhaps you can think of Angie with a smile and of the times when she made you laugh....and brought happiness to your lives.

By far one of the saddest stories Ive ever seen. Ive nevr felt the sadness or cried as much as before I saw this story. I hope for the day when people can be who they really are and find the happiness that everyone has a right to experience, without fear of being hurt. Wether you see Her as Justin or Angie, the point still remains the same that she was a person with a spirit, she deserved to be who she felt on the inside, which doesnt always equal what you are born with on the outside. This was a beautiful person who becuase of one man, never had a chance to find peace in life, I pray and hope that her family and her spirit can find peace now. ......R.I.P Angie

First of all my heart and sorrow along with blessings goes out to the family of Angie. I have never meant any of you, but have followed the media and watched the court proceddings. My name is Lynn and I am also apart of the transgendered family, I have so much Trans friends here and each day we make sure we let eachothers know of our presence. We all have stories of running into getting held at gun point, being robbed, getting named called, etc. Also lost couple of friends to hate crimes, may they rest in peace. I just want to let the Zapata family know that I know you all lost a beautiful sister, daugther, aunt, and friend but she made a big difference in not only the state of Colorado but Nation wide... Its hard to understand but sometimes it takes a lost to make a big difference... I may not have known Angie but I know we would have became good friends! When I seen first seen the trial, I cried and was so mad at the known hearted guy that sat there, looking like he didn't even care. I could only view so much that the show "IN session" can show but I would come back from school and I'd tune in again. I preyed for the Zapata Family... I cried when I heard Monica Zapata story of finding her sister, it was very emotional... I knew from the start of the trial that he was going to get the first degree. Congratulations to the Zapata Family finally Justice have been done. He deserves to rot in prison... Just by hearing the verdict made me smile! Well, Angie may you rest in peace and understand that you are an angel to everyone not just your family but to the GLBT community.

Justin/Angie should not have been assaulted by Allen Andrade, but honestly if he/she had not lied to the guy this would not have happened. And all this "beautiful woman" crap---he/she was not a woman!

Truthiness

15 years ago

So true... Noone likes a pickle Surprise!!!

ignorance_is_only_ignorance.

15 years ago

open your mind. truly, how many people have you openly decieved in your life, from shame, or other social resctrictions, who are you to decide how deception should be handled. i don't care what the circumstances are, murder is out of the question. Society has molded these veiws, on transgenders, transexuals ect. Maybe you should become more aware of the true life circumstances. Deception is one thing, murder is another. and honestly. this is a memorial website for this girl. IT is disrespectful to argue your points about it now. leave this alone. argue about it elsewhere.

CALLIE

15 years ago

well actually Angie was a woman. If thats how she felt in her heart, then thats who she was. She did not tell him that she had a penis, but she did tell him that she was a woman, because in her heart and in everyones eyes that is who she was. What she has under her clothes is her business. If he was angry then react like a human being and be mad, yell, argue, leave. You don't fucking kill a human life who had family and friends. I can't believe that you close-minded, heartless human beings can actually try to justify murdering a human life. I hope that you can grow up, open your heart, and realize that the world is full of diversity, and everyone is beautiful inside and out, as long as you learn to love others for their differences.

jonathan thomas

15 years ago

Honestly, you cannot possibly justify the killing of someone's life, but at the same time, Andrade responded in an honest, yet very extreme, way. Should Zapata have been killed for her dishonesty- absolutely not, but all trans-gendered people need to be honest with their sexual partners about what gender they actually are.

p-doodle

15 years ago

If I had been tricked into believing that a guy was a girl, only to find out tht it was reallly a guym I would be very angry. I would like to say I would simply walk away, but truthfully I most likely react with violence. The fact that this man also used a weapon made it possible to go from a typical fistfight to an all out murder. It is wrong to kill, but I feel it is in anyone's best interest to be honest in any kind of relationship. They obviously were alone together when he found out otherwise someone may have stopped him. People do crazy things in moments of passion. IF he was really likeing her at first only to find out it was a deception, who knows what he was thinking. I also believe his anti-gay speech is just macho nonsense so he doesn't get punked in the jailhouse.

WJD

15 years ago

To claim his reaction of murder was somehow justified is as sick as lynching a black man for winking at a white woman. Get real...... this is a memorial...not a place for hate. Such a beautiful life has ended in such a cruel way. To Angie's family from Florida, my thoughts and prayers go out to you. I pray that this tragic loss opens the eyes of lawmakers so that hate will not go unpunished anywhere. Andrade deserves a solitary life of reflection on his actions. His "reactions" don't belong among civilized society. The poetic justice is that he will live a life among men. Perhaps he should have "reacted" differently.

WJD

15 years ago

To claim his reaction of murder was somehow justified is as sick as lynching a black man for winking at a white woman. Get real...... this is a memorial...not a place for hate. Such a beautiful life has ended in such a cruel way. To Angie's family from Florida, my thoughts and prayers go out to you. I pray that this tragic loss opens the eyes of lawmakers so that hate will not go unpunished anywhere. Andrade deserves a solitary life of reflection on his actions. His "reactions" don't belong among civilized society. The poetic justice is that he will live a life among men. Perhaps he should have "reacted" differently.

Amy

15 years ago

How dare you come onto a memorial website to express your hateful opinions. This is not the place.

Vanessa Garcia

15 years ago

very very disrespectful if you didnt have nothing nice to say you should have not came up on here sharing your hatred against LGBT or just about angie i hope you rot in hell just like the man who did this to this poor women... stay off angie's website!!! Vanessa

14 years ago

Sorry Michael, but I beg to differ. Angie was who she was...a woman. Whether you like it or not, or care to understand as to why we all say she was a woman. I don't believe that Angie lied to anyone about who she was. You see, she seemed to be a free spirit. Taking charge of her real self and showing the world her beauty, regardless of the hate filled, narrow minds among us. She was happy and I'll tell you and anyone else....NOBODY HAS THE RIGHT TO MURDER ANYONE FOR BEING TRANSGENDER, BI, GAY OR LESBIAN!!! It would be a favor to the rest of the world if the ignorant, hateful and judgemental idiots were dropped off of the face of it! I suppose I could kill all people who hate gays with the excuse that they're all ignorant....too stupid to deserve to live because they are ignorant and that offends me! One day, your children or grandchildren may be born gay, and you and tens of thousands of others will finally understand the whole picture. They are HUMAN BEINGS and they deserve no less than we deserve. Read your Bibles. Read them again to not miss the part where we're being told to ''judge not lest ye be judged''. Read the Constitution. Don't forget those '''All men were created equal'' words. Enough. Rest in peace sweet, beautiful Angie. ♥ ( Another straight against hate.)

I have been following this and glad to see justice has been served.I am sure your family feels a certain amount of relief...................if only it could brng you back to them.

Dear Angie:</p> I never had a chance to know you as a person, but I want you to know that you are a beautiful woman, and you didn’t deserve this. You finally had the courage to take that ultimate step in the path of the transgendered woman, and you were killed for it. It breaks my heart. There are so many hurtful things being said about you right now, all aimed at preserving the status quo, but no one is looking at the heart that so vibrantly beat within your beautiful soul.</p> I personally take courage in your last stand. You have shown me that character perseveres and that just being yourself, maintaining your identity despite the pressures from the masses, triumphs in the midst of chaos.</p> I, too, am transgendered, and in that, I feel a bond, though I think the bond runs deeper than the stereotype. You showed courage where I have not. You showed love where I have not. You said “trepidation be damned, I am what I am”, and I have not. But, I long for that courage. I long for the ability to let go of the past and take the same chance that you did. </p> Your death, though tragic, has inspired a nation clinging to the idea of hope and change. I want you to know that your case, unlike most anti-transgendered crimes, has made CNN, MSNBC, numerous papers, and has swept the Internet. </p> Tears swell as I write this and chills run down my spine. You are the heart of a movement, and I hope that you know that you did not die in vain. Though I have never met you, I will never forget. Your heart lives on. May the candles of a thousand lost souls searching for meaning in an unforgiving society burn on, reminding them to pass your story, for yours is a story of change; or, moreover, a story of “we’ve had enough”.</p> May your heart forever light the midnight sky, when restless children turn their weary eye towards the gods and goddesses that twinkle softly while watching, each with a tear in their eye, remembering that tragic day. </p> May your spirit live on,</p> Simply Kate</p>

tamara

15 years ago

i'm straight & a mom. this crime sickens me. angie deserved a long life with her friends & family regardless of "her"gender. karma comes back & the animal is locked away. i hope he rots. may her family/friends come a closure at some point. rest in peace, as beautiful in heaven as on earth. tammi

I was so happy to hear the verdict for this so called human being. This story and trial brought tears to my eyes because I too have a lesbian sister and always worry about her. Not so much of what she'll do but of the hatred people show towards gay /lesbian people. I was only able to see part of the trial (even recorded it when I was out of tv viewing) and it sddened me. Like I said I'm glad the verdict came back guilty that I called my husband to tell him. Just by hearing the people talk about her she seemed to be a fun ,wonderul, beautiful person inside and out. To her mom may God Bless you and your family, always keep her in your memory, and know that she was loved by many. Angie, may you rest in peace.

ALTHOUGH I WAS NEVER GIVEN THE PRIVELEDGE OF MEETING JUSTIN ''ANGIE'' ZAPATA, I'M DEEPLY SADDENED BY HER DEATH. THIS BEAUTIFUL CHILD'S LIFE AND TRAGIC DEATH IS NOT IN VAIN. CRIMES SUCH AS THESE ARE NOW, FINALLY BEING PROSECUTED TO THE FULLEST. I'M VERY PLEASED TO HEAR THE NEWS TODAY THAT THE EVIL, SOULESS, DEGENERATE '' ANDRADE'', WILL ROT IN PRISON FOR THE REST OF HIS WORTHLESS AND MISERABLE LIFE BEFORE ROTTING FOR ETERNITY IN HELL. IF IT WERE UP TO PEOPLE LIKE MYSELF, ANDRADE WOULDN'T WASTE ONE MORE BREATH OF AIR. GOD REST THIS BEAUTIFUL CHILD, ANGIE ZAPATA. REST IN PEACE, SWEET CHILD.....LOVE FROM CALIFORNIA.

Carla Susanna

15 years ago

Like Missweezie, I too never had the preveledge of meeting Angie Zapata, but I can truely and sincerely say that I was touched by her tragic death and impacted me so much to know more about her in the days before the trail began and took the time to see this site and those dedicated to her in keeping her memory alive. May she rest in peace and my sincerest condolences to her family, and God Bless them and may God Bless her soul, but her voice was heard by the jury, the judge, and the world all together leaving the precident for any future and hoprfully not more cases like this of crimes of hate of any kind. If I were to ever meet her in this lifetime or in the next life I can only compliment her for being her self and the inner and out beauty she possess and the courage that she will stand for. Hail /VIVA Angie Zapata eres bonita como ni alguna otra persona. Besos y abrasos!!!!

Finally justice for Angie. It is not what you look like but the person you are inside. I pray the family will be able to continue to be comforted by their friends and community. I hope that Allen suffers has much if not more that Angie did for the rest of his life. God bless you Angie.

personally i did not know Angie but my sister and our friends did i was told what happend and was suprised how cold ppl can be but now angie will not hurt anymore she will be accepted by everyone in heaven and now may she rest in peace now that that monster has been charged for what he does and with his death may he pay more to her family and friends just know you all have an angel

girl we will never forget you im so glad i met you we will miss you Rachelle and family

My heart goes out to all who knew Angie. I am thankful that this dirty human being calling himself a man Allen Andrade got what he did. I hope this brings some closure to the family. God bless you all, and may Angie finally rest in peace.

I did not know Angie either, but my heart goes out to her, her, family, her friends, all other transgendered people's, and to the gays and lesbians. Thank god her life was not wasted and a message has been sent. With this message let us also not forget of all the many other minorities to whom suffer. The goodness in humanity will prevail. Hearts to you all.

My thoughts and prayers are with Angie's friends and family.

I am SO-o-o-o-o happy to hear the verdict, putting this animal away forever. Congrats to the Zapatas for their strength in this AWFUL time for them. Angie was beautiful; and NO ONE ever deserves what happened to her.

Though I did not know her personally, she appears to have been a beautiful person inside and out. My thoughts and prayers go out to her loving family, I am so glad you received justice for Angie. I hope one day people can be free to be who they are without being judged or brutalized by the ignorant individuals in this world. Angie was a strong woman, she lived her life the way she wanted, we could all learn a lot from the bravery of this young lady and her family! RIP Ms. Angie Zapata.

I have been following the trial all week and am glad to see justice done for Angie. Her sisters testimony touched my heart and I hope they can find some peace now.

First and foremost, I would like to give my condolence to Angie and her family. This is a very sad situation. It never ceases to amaze me how narrow minded and judgemental people are even now in 2009! What will it take for people to stop hurting one another just because they are different! Honestly, do we really want everyone to be the same? Think about how boring life would be. Everyone is beautiful for who they are! Everyone deserves to live their life how they feel it to be necessary. I think Angie was a beautiful soul and was who she really was. I do not believe certain lifestyles are of choice. Think about this, why would anyone wake up one day and say, "hey I would love to be judged persecuted and possibly hurt for the rest of my life"! This is reality; it is very courageous to live who you truely are and not hide. If you hide/deny yourself; your denying your life from true happiness! I am speaking as an individual who was brought up pentecostal and am gay. I no longer claim myself as a religious person; I claim myself as a spiritual individual. I belive God has created everyone and gave them a task to love EVERYONE no matter what. May Angie rest in peace! I will be praying for all the family and friends that God will help you in this very hard time!

I hope this guys burns in hell and I really hope he has a nice big ugly boyfriend in prison. This was a beautiful women and she didnt deserve what he did to her.

Denise Croft

15 years ago

HI IVE JUST READ YOUR MESSAGE WHO ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT PLEASE XXX

ANNETTE

15 years ago

i would like to read more about this memory before I can make a comment.

Mandy

15 years ago

who do you think I am talking about? Allen Ray Andrade, Any one that new Angie new she was born a boy, but trust me she was far from one. She was so beautiful and a nice Young lady and was taken from us because this man decided he could play god and decide her fate. well I hope he gets whats comeing to him.

Transgender is only used when there has been a sex change surgery. If Angie did not have this surgery, she was a HE no matter how you want to cut it. Does dressing up like an astronaut make me an astronaut? "Angie" was messing with fire here. Not only living a lie but messing with a red neck gang member. This is an unfortunate case but considering the players involved, I can't say as I'm surprised.

Kim

15 years ago

We live in a bigotry world where people still believe in lies and think the penis is the most important organ. if a girl is born with penis and gonads she still is a girl. It is disgusting to see how people spit on agies grave and still do not respect who she was still in her death. fuck transphobia... stand up and begin a new stonewall riot, smash all ideologies do not respect yourself. greetings from germany.

Dexter

15 years ago

RIP to all human beings but FRED your right......In the study of criminology the players in a case is a big deal...she lived a risky lifestyle amongst a very dangerous man.. Religious or not, when u live a risky life, there is a chance u come across a risk somewhat deadly

Kate Sjostrand

15 years ago

Actually Fred, you're wrong. The term "transgender" 'refers to: Of, relating to, or designating a person whose identity does not conform unambiguously to conventional notions of male or female gender roles, but combines or moves between these. People who were assigned a sex, usually at birth and based on their genitals, but who feel that this is a false or incomplete description of themselves. Non-identification with, or non-presentation as, the sex (and assumed gender) one was assigned at birth. What you are referring to is what we call "post-op transsexual". "Pre-op transsexual" is obviously one who desires to have sexual reassignment surgery, but has not done so yet. All in the transgender spectrum should be addressed by the pronoun of choice, not biological condition. Angie was a "she". Be respectful. And, as far as living a risky lifestyle, it's only risky to be transgendered because society lacks understanding and compassion regarding the transgendered population. Let's try not to blame the victim here.

Kate Sjostrand

15 years ago

Actually Fred, you're wrong. The term "transgender" 'refers to: Of, relating to, or designating a person whose identity does not conform unambiguously to conventional notions of male or female gender roles, but combines or moves between these. People who were assigned a sex, usually at birth and based on their genitals, but who feel that this is a false or incomplete description of themselves. Non-identification with, or non-presentation as, the sex (and assumed gender) one was assigned at birth. What you are referring to is what we call "post-op transsexual". "Pre-op transsexual" is obviously one who desires to have sexual reassignment surgery, but has not done so yet. All in the transgender spectrum should be addressed by the pronoun of choice, not biological condition. Angie was a "she". Be respectful. And, as far as living a risky lifestyle, it's only risky to be transgendered because society lacks understanding and compassion regarding the transgendered population. Let's try not to blame the victim here.

I have been so deeply saddened over this horrible tragic end to a wonderful persons life. I have been interested in people like her for many years and it seems that instead of going with the people that understand TG women and want to keep them safe in who they are it seems they pick the bad boys to hook up with and look were it gets them! I hope this is a eye opener to all the other lovely TG women out there. Please stay close to the people that understand you and want to protect you.. Drew

I've actually been watching the court case every morning on truTV. When I first saw her sister on the stand, it was very emotional. How could anyone do such a thing? The world we live in is cruel and harsh at times. But it takes love and strength to overcome. My heart goes to out to the friends and family that lost Angie. May she rest in peace and as for Allen Andrade, may God have mercy on his soul because where he's going he'll need it.

I have never met Angie but I have been following the case. No matter what excuse Andrade comes up with, Angie did not deserve to have her young life ended like that. I wish the prosecutors will show some respect and refer to her as Angie instead of Justin. We should all respect how other people choose to love their lives. I hope Angie is resting peacefully despite all this turmoil.

Richday

15 years ago

Prosecutors do show a lot of respect and sympathy toward Angie's family and to what happened, and they do refer to her as Angie instead of Justin. It's a defense team keeps consistently and stubbornly refering to Angie as Justin. It is very unrespectful of them!!!!

NativeTS27

15 years ago

U R RIGHT RICHDAY. THEY (PROSECUTORS) REFFERED JUSTIN AS ANGIE. DEFENSE TEAM WERE UNRESPECTFUL. RIP ANGIE.

First and foremost I believe that everyone has an opinion. I dont care if you believe what life Angie was leaving was wrong you dont have the right to judge anyone (brandy). No one deserves to be killed in that manner no matter how wrong you think it might be. Its disgusting to believe that people out there are so closed minded. I did not know angie but it saddens me to hear that people keep losing there lives because of their lifestyle choice. What ever happened to America being a free country? My heart goes out to Angie and her family.

To those of you who thinks Andrade is a victim - he met Zapata through MocoSpace, a social networking Web site on the transgender part of it, so he definitely knew who he was meeting with. Prosecutors also found Andrade's DNA on the woman's vibrator at the crime scene. It was not from saliva or finger prints, dnd there is only one way for a male to use woman's vibrator. Andrade is pathetic!!!!

I do not know Angie, I just ran across her story on CNN. It's such a tragedy and a waste of human life for what happened. I send my deepest condolences to her family and friends. She was very pretty and deserved to live her life the way she wanted too. God Speed Miss Angie.

Even though I've never met Angie I am sure she was beautiful angel loved by her family and friends. My son is gay and I have many gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender friends, I LOVE THEM ALL!! I DO NOT believe that Angie deceived anyone and even if that was the case Andrade could have left Angie's home and never went back. But as I see it he was lying in wait for her to return and had intended to kill her. Maybe he was just a coward who did not want anyone to find out that he enjoyed being with a beautiful transgender woman. ANGIE, YOU WILL BE MISSED BY MANY. My condolence to Angie's family. She was a shining star in this terrible world of hatred. *HUGS* Missi

Angie, I've only just read about you and your life. You were vibrant and courageous and you are sorely missed. I hope you find happiness in whatever is next. Know that you have touched many lives and hopefully furthered awareness and tolerance. I wish I could turn back what happened. I would have liked to have met you, to have smiled with you and admired you for what you were, a beautiful woman, a beacon of light shining brightly through the fog of our society. I am so sad that light has been darkened. I will never forget you Angie. io

A.MUNROE

15 years ago

I WANT TO SAY FIRST AND FOREMOST THAT ANYONE LOSING THEIR LIFE UNDER SUCH BRUTAL CIRCUMSTANCES IS TRAGIC. I WANT TO SAY THAT I HAVE HAD A GIRLFRIEND FOR 10 YEARS NOW AND I AM BISEXUAL,SO I AM SENSITIVE TO THE LGBT COMMUNITY. HOWEVER I HOPE THAT ANGIE'S DEATH WILL MAKE THE TRANSGENDER COMMUNITY TAKE RESPONSIBILITY AS FAR AS DECIEVING PEOPLE ABOUT THEIR TRUE IDENTITY.YOU CANT DEMAND TOLERANCE AND ACCEPTANCE IF YOUR WHOLE AIM IS TO DECIEVE SOMEONE ABOUT WHO YOU TRULY ARE. NO ONE HAS THE RIGHT TO GO TO BED WITH SOMEONE UNDER FALSE PRETENSES WHETHER IT'S THE PERSON LYING ABOUT BEING MARRIED,HAVING AIDS OR THEIR SEXUAL IDENTITY.IT'S A VERY DANGEROUS GAME THAT COULD LEAD TO VIOLENCE IN ALL OF THE ABOVE CIRCUMSTANCES.THERE ARE PLENTY OF MEN WHO LUST FOR TRANSGENEDER WOMEN AND ACCEPT THEM. I DO NOT BELIEVE THAT ANGIE'S DEATH SHOULD BE LABELED A HATE CRIME,IT WAS A CRIME OF PASSION AND SHOULD BE TREATED AS SUCH. THE GENTLEMAN WHO TOOK HER LIFE WAS NOT TARGETING THE LGBT COMMUNITY AS A WHOLE HE WAS TARGETING THE PERSON WHO MISLEAD HIM AND THAT WAS ANGIE.

Phoenix

15 years ago

A. Munroe- Your post is proof positive that just because someone is LGB, it doesn't mean they get it. Hate crimes (also known as bias-motivated crimes) happen when an person targets a victim because of their membership in a certain social group, usually defined by racial group, religion, sexual orientation, gender, etc. "Hate crime" generally refers to criminal acts which are seen to have been motivated by hatred of one or more of the listed conditions. Beating someone to death with a fire extinguisher because they are transgender falls in this category. A crime of passion is not premeditated, but this crime was. If you truly believe trans people are deceiving others by living their lives the way they want/need to, then you simply don't get it.

She was indeed a beautiful lady. There needs to be more tolerance and respect for all individuals. Much is yet to be learning.

i never met her but rest in peace angie where ever u are take care of ur family!!!

As I watched trial footage of the this case this morning, and watched as Angie's(not Justin's) sisters were testifying to the circumstances when they found their SISTER(yes sister) in HER apartment MURDERED, I just began to sob! What a couple of BEAUTIFUL, COURAGEOUS, and RESPECTFUL sisters they are to have loved and cared for their little sister so much. Being transgendered in our society is such a difficult and hurtful position to be in and to have family that honors and supports you the way that the Zapata family did is a true blessing. I know this because i am a transgendered FEMALE, that lives and works as a female and am in transition(on hormones) and waiting for the finances to have my CORRECTIVE surgery. Although Angie's life was stolen by a very, very sick and pathetic individual, one good thing is that her beautiful soul is now free of the hate and discrimination she would have had to endure by living in our very cruel and hateful society. Where she is now is a place where there is no he/she or gay/str8 there is just love and peace. To the Zapata family I extend my most sincere condolences for your(our) tremendous loss, know you are loved and appreciated by the many of us who only wished we had a family that supported us so much.

To the Zapata famuily, i am so very sorry about what happend. This is something that could have been handeled in a different manner and even thougth it was not jusitce will be served weither in a court room or not, there is always someone bigger than the law! My heart is with you and your all in my prayers, now heaven has Angie (Justin) an is now longer being judged nor suffering!

This murder was wrong, and this person was a human being. I'm not going to start a huge opinionated debate, but Justin was a male, struggling with his own identity issues. He also should've been honest with Andrade before performing oral on him (Andrade was under the belief that Justin was a woman-quite deceiving). I can understand why Andrade would be upset. But it was not the way to handle that anger. Andrade should've just left the apartment and gone home to take a shower. There was a reason that Justin felt more like a woman or wanted to be beautiful or whatever, maybe things happened to him at a young age that made him question his very gender. Regardless, it is a murder and Andrade should be punished for it.

Kara

15 years ago

Heidi Andrade went to traffic court with Angie/Justin a few days before. He was with Angie/Justin when she/he went in front of the judge and was referred to by the court as Justin Zapata. Andrade KNEW Angie was Justin. His story doesn't add up. They had oral sex but slept in separate beds? He killed her the next day? Why did he steal her car? That doesn't make sense if it was a crime of passion-as he is trying to make it out to be. The best he can get is 2nd degree murder. That's why a career criminal like Andrade has come up with this story. He knew Agie was Justin. He either killed her because he is a murderer or because he can't deal with his own homosexuality.

There is never an excuse to commit murder and my heart aches because we still are so filled with hate, we cannot recognize that all of us, regardless of gender and status, deserve the same basic rights. I hope justice is served in the case. RIP Angie.

I didn't know Angie personally, but I wish I did. She was a beautiful girl, in every respect of the word!! Everyone has the right to be whomever they want to be in this world. These HATE crimes have got to be dealt with correctly, meaning Death PENALTY OR LIFE IN PRISON. My heart goes out to all that were lucky enough to know Angie Zapata. You are all in my prayer's. I pray there will be JUSTICE for Angie....Lori

HIS name was Justin

Bonnie

15 years ago

Angie or Justin, now does it really matter? a human being is dead, brutally murdered because of a males ego and inability to deal with his own identity issues. he knew he was with a male. This was all about Andrades issues with himself. not with Angie.I cannot believe the sicness and cruelty in people. Now really does the name matter or does the lost life not even count because of your own sexual identity issues? Go look in the mirror and ask yourself, and stop the cruel and unnecessary judging of others!!@!!!!!!!! Bonnie

Bonnie

15 years ago

GREAT

Mariela

15 years ago

HER name was Angie

Heidi

15 years ago

You're right, Joe.

Tanya

15 years ago

Joe you are obviously a very narrow and sad person who hasn't reached the emotional developmental level necessary for you to have the appropriate compassion for another living person. Get help for yourself before you become the next Andrade, PLEASE!!!

Leigh

15 years ago

Any one can change their name. Whether he or she the name is Angie. And don't judge because you cannot identify. The family acknowledged the name. No one has the right to question that. No one expects you to idnetify. Just accept that God made us all. However you may want to follow Tanyas advice. My condolences to the family of Angie.

i just read about this recently when i was searching on the web its a sad thing that such a beautiful person like angie died at a young age and sad that many people who never knew her even myself never got the chance to guy or girl no one deserves to die she was a beautiful person i wish i had the chance to meet her may god bless you and be with angie and her family i know she is watching down and is smiling at you all helping her and many others get the justice that they deserve

WOW THE WORDS CAN EVEN COME OUT..I HAVE TEARS IN MY EYES WRITING...PLEASE PEOPLE STOP WITH THE HATE CRIME..AND REMEMBER THERE IS ONLY ONE JUDGE GOD HIMSELF...I REALLY WANTED SAY TO THE FAMILY PLEASE KEEP YOUR FAITH AND TRUST YOU ARE GOING TO BE ALRIGHT...ONE LOVE!!