Miami Community Mourns Trans Woman Brutally Murdered, Suspect Faces First-Degree Murder Charges

The Miami Beach community gathered to honor Andrea Doria Dos Passos, a trans woman whose life was tragically cut short by a brutal attack. Suspect Gregory Fitzgerald Gibert has been charged with first-degree murder following the incident.

Andrea Doria Dos Passos, a 37-year-old trans woman, was murdered in front of the Miami City Ballet in Miami Beach, sparking widespread mourning and calls for justice.
A vigil organized by the local LGBTQ+ community center, Pridelines, saw residents and family members paying tribute to Dos Passos, emphasizing her impact on the community.
Gregory Fitzgerald Gibert, 53, was arrested and charged with first-degree murder after surveillance footage showed him attacking Dos Passos with a metal pipe as she slept.
The Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office is investigating the case, amid public debate over whether the murder should be classified as a hate crime.
Local and national voices raise concerns about violence against transgender individuals, highlighting the need for greater protection and recognition of hate crimes.