Overview

• Heklina, a celebrated San Francisco drag performer, was found dead in a London flat on April 3, 2023, with no official cause of death announced to date.
• Protests led by Peaches Christ and other activists took place on March 31, 2025, in London and San Francisco, calling for transparency and accountability from the Metropolitan Police.
• CCTV footage of three men leaving the flat was released in January 2025, marking a major development in the investigation, but critics argue it came too late.
• The Metropolitan Police have apologized to Heklina's next of kin for delays and announced a full review of the case, but activists allege institutional homophobia has hindered progress.
• Heklina's legacy as a trailblazer in the drag and queer communities has amplified calls for justice and systemic reform in policing LGBTQ+ cases.