Transgender lawmaker protest and cold case murders solved in Virginia
A transgender lawmaker stormed out of the Virginia Senate chamber after being referred to as 'sir' by Lt. Gov. Winsome Sears. A suspect was arrested in connection to two cold case murders from 1986 and 1989 in Stafford County, Virginia, due to advancements in DNA forensics.
Key Points
- Transgender lawmaker protested being called 'sir' in Virginia Senate.
- Suspect Elroy Harrison arrested in connection to cold case murders from 1986 and 1989.
- Advancements in DNA forensics played a crucial role in solving the cold cases.
Pros
- Advancements in DNA forensics led to the identification and arrest of a suspect in two cold case murders.
- Justice may finally be served for the victims and their families after decades of waiting.
Cons
- The transgender lawmaker experienced discrimination by being referred to as 'sir' in the Virginia Senate chamber.