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Drag Community Rallies for Justice for Heklina

3/31/2025

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In a powerful show of solidarity, over 100 drag performers and supporters gathered in London, demanding justice for Heklina, a beloved US drag star tragically found dead in April 2023. Voices echoed against the Metropolitan Police's slow investigation, highlighting concerns of homophobic bias. Prominent figures like Peaches Christ and Crystal passionately called for immediate accountability and a thorough inquiry.

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In a powerful show of solidarity, over 100 drag performers and supporters gathered in London, demanding justice for Heklina, a beloved US drag star tragically found dead in April 2023. Voices echoed against the Metropolitan Police's slow investigation, highlighting concerns of homophobic bias. Prominent figures like Peaches Christ and Crystal passionately called for immediate accountability and a thorough inquiry.