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Baltimore Police Release Sketch in Murder of Transgender Woman Sophie Lee
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Murder and Police Sketch Release
Baltimore City police disclosed a composite sketch of a man believed to be involved in the fatal shooting of Sophie Lee, a transgender woman who was found dead in the early hours of last month in the 2400 block of North Calvert Street, Charles Village. The department says the individual depicted “was involved in her murder” and is urging anyone with information to contact detectives at 410-396-2100 or Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7Lockup.
Family and Community Response
Lee’s mother, Denise Jackson, described sleepless nights and a desire for accountability, stating, “I just want justice.” Her grandmother, Margaret Little, echoed the family’s anguish, questioning the perpetrator’s humanity. The family’s grief has galvanized the local LGBTQ+ community; Maryland Safe Haven, where Lee was a client, has circulated the sketch among staff and volunteers.
Official Police Appeal and Reward
Police have announced an $8,000 reward for tips that lead to an arrest and charges. The department emphasizes that the sketch “gives renewed hope” to Lee’s relatives and the broader community, and it stresses that investigators consider the suspect a priority.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Who are you to take somebody's life?” — Margaret Little — Margaret Little, Lee’s grandmother
- “Justice for me looks like they catch this man and put him behind bars and give him the death penalty," Jackson said.” — Denise Jackson — Denise Jackson, Lee’s mother
- “This person will be caught. As God as my witness, he will be caught,” — Margaret Little — Margaret Little, Lee’s grandmother
- “I showed it around the office, and for several of us, the individual looks familiar, but we really can't put a time and place on the person,” — Renee Lau, a transgender rights advocate — Renee Lau, transgender-rights advocate
- “She didn't bother anybody. She would give anything to anybody. She opened up her house, she would give people food and everything, she would give the shirt off her back,” — Denise Jackson — Denise Jackson, Lee’s mother
Upcoming Peace Walk
Organizers have scheduled a peace walk in Lee’s honor for mid-October, set to begin at the intersection of 23rd and Calvert streets and proceed to North Avenue. Participants hope the public gathering will keep attention on the case and encourage witnesses to come forward.