The body of Ashton O'Hara, 25, was found brutally murdered in a field in Detroit on July 14, 2015. Ashton did identify as transgender, and was genderfluid; he was still using male pronouns at the time of his untimely death. Ashton's murder is the 14th reported murder of a transgender person this year, and the 12th murder of a transgender person of color.
Ashton knew exactly who he was even as young as 2 years old. He once said to his mom, "Mama, you are so pretty, I want to be just like you when I grow up." By all accounts, Ashton was full of love for his family and friends, and lived life on his terms. He loved kids, he loved to dance, perform at the clubs, and he loved doing hair (he taught himself how to braid extensions at the age of 4!). He was so good that he could "turn a frog into a princess," according to Rebecca. Sadly, even though Ashton had so much love in his life, he often felt alone, and that no one really loved him. "Maybe the kind of love he was searching for was to love himself," Rebecca said.
Ashton's mom, Rebecca, held a candlelight vigil for her son upon finding out the news, and was overwhelmed by the outpouring of love and support by friends and family at the funeral on July 20. Her one request of those in attendance was to wear bright colors, "because my son lived."
Equality Michigan Learns of Murder of Ashton O'Hara | Equality Michigan
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