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Lakewood Community Demands Justice for Trans Woman's Death

8/13/2025

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LGBTQ+ advocates in Lakewood, Colorado, are calling for an independent investigation into the mysterious death of Jax Gratton, a transgender woman who vanished for over two months before her body was discovered in June. Frustrated community members accuse the Lakewood Police Department of mishandling the case and insist on using her chosen name to honor her identity, demanding accountability and justice.

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Story summary

LGBTQ+ advocates in Lakewood, Colorado, are calling for an independent investigation into the mysterious death of Jax Gratton, a transgender woman who vanished for over two months before her body was discovered in June. Frustrated community members accuse the Lakewood Police Department of mishandling the case and insist on using her chosen name to honor her identity, demanding accountability and justice.