Henry Pacheco, a 44-year-old from Brooklyn, has been formally charged in connection with the 2012 murder of Lorena Escalera, a transgender performer known as Lorena Xtravaganza. Escalera was found dead in her bed due to a fire in her bedroom, which was later classified as a homicide. The arraignment took place on February 14, 2023, where Pacheco faced charges that included second-degree murder as well as multiple counts of arson and theft. This case highlights ongoing issues surrounding violence against the transgender community.
On February 14, 2023, Henry Pacheco was arraigned on multiple charges related to the homicide of transgender performer Lorena Escalera, including second-degree murder and arson.
Lorena Escalera, known as Lorena Xtravaganza, was tragically found deceased in her room in 2012, with her death confirmed as a homicide following a fire.
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