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Transexual's death now treated as murder

By Dan Menhinnitt
Croydon Guardian
26th November 2007

Officers investigating Kellie Telesford's death are now treating it as murder.

Kellie Telesford, a transsexual who had been living as a woman for a number of years, was found strangled at her home in Leander Road, Thornton Heath, on Wednesday.

Police had visited the 40-year-old's home after being contacted by concerned friends.

Detectives are now keen to speak to anyone who had contact with Kellie, born Kayiode Dexter-Telesford, between November 15 and 21.

Detective Chief Inspector Cliff Lyons, from the Homicide and Serious Crime Command who is leading the investigation, said: "We would also like to speak to anyone who knew or who has had a relationship with Kellie to help us build a picture of her lifestyle.

"We know she went to venues popular with the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender communities, in particular in the Croydon and Brixton area.

"We would also like to speak to anyone who knew or who has had a relationship with Kellie to help us build a picture of her lifestyle. "

"There are several lines of enquiry that we are following, but help from the community is still paramount. I would also like to reassure all parts of the community affected by Kellie's murder that our dedicated team of detectives are committed to finding the person responsible.

"The lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender liaison officers on borough are aware and are acting as a line of communication to and from the investigation team, ensuring any fears can be addressed. It should be stressed though that we have not seen any further incidents similar to Kellie's murder."

Anyone with information should call 020 8721 4205, or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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Man [...] must count no one but himself; that he is alone, abandoned on earth in the midst of his infinite responsibilities, without help, with no other aim than the one he sets himself, with no other destiny than the one he forges for himself on this earth." (Jean Paul Sartre, 1943)

if this person has done it once he or she could do it again

not exactly comforting

the fact she was trans could be coincidence

it is when this sort of thing happens that the police and community realise the poor communications they have with the GLBTI community and the work they should have been doing with them and supporting them may help prevent such crimes taking place

i suppose now they will bring in some 'cracker like' psychologist who knows bugger all about trans people to try and help - i mean even the experts understand very little really

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Appeal made over transsexual's murder

ITN
27th Nov 2007

Detectives have released pictures of a transsexual who was found strangled to death in her home.

Kellie Telesford, 40, was found in her flat in Thornton Heath, south London on November 21, after friends raised concerns about her welfare.

She was born as a man, named Kayiode Dexter Telesford, but had been living as a woman for several years.

Police have appealed to anyone who had contact with Miss Telesford between November 15 and 21 to come forward.

Detective Chief Inspector Cliff Lyons said: "We would also like to speak to anyone who knew or who has had a relationship with Kellie to help us build a picture of her lifestyle."

He said the help of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community was vital to the investigation. Miss Telesford was known to have frequented popular gay and lesbian night-spots in the Croydon and Brixton areas.

"I would also like to reassure all parts of the community affected by Kellie's murder that our dedicated team of detectives are committed to finding the person responsible," he said.

"It should be stressed though that we have not seen any further incidents similar to Kellie's murder."

Anyone with information on the killing is asked to contact the incident room on 020 8721 4205, or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

© Independent Television News Limited 2007

The BBC seem to have managed to run the story - albeit very briefly on Friday - without mentioning anything to do with Kellie Telesford's trans status:

Woman is found strangled in home

A woman has been found strangled at an address in south-east London.
Police found the victim's body in Leander Road, Thornton Heath, on Wednesday evening, officers have revealed.

Detectives believe it is 40-year-old Kellie Telesford, who was formerly known as Kayiode Dexter Telesford.

The Metropolitan Police are treating the death as suspicious and want to speak to anyone who had sexual contact with the victim.

their efforts will no doubt be focused on the local gay bars and then shrugging of shoulders

still waiting for their 'liaison' officers to post an appeal here on tzone

i should think confidentiality would be a good idea when mentioning appeals - i mean i should think local trans people must be scared to death

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i think they may well have enough to deal with atm with local gay bars and interviews but lets see how their investigation goes

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thanks to stella for this image which has also been posted at the start of this thread

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http://www.pinknews.co.uk/news/articles/2005-6197.html

Two people arrested in trans murder case

29th November 2007 18:57
Tony Grew

Detectives investigating the murder of Kellie Telesford today arrested
two people.

However, police are still asking anyone who knew Kellie or has
information relevant to the murder investigation to contact them.

40-year-old Kellie's body was found at her Thornton Heath flat last
Wednesday after police responded to calls from friends and forced entry
into the apartment.

DCI Cliff Lyons, from the Homicide and Serious Crime Command, is leading
the investigation.

Earlier today he told PinkNews.co.uk:

"We would also like to speak to anyone who knew or who has had a
relationship with Kellie to help us build a picture of her lifestyle.

"We know she went to venues popular with the LGBT communities, in
particular in the Croydon and Brixton area.

"There are several lines of enquiry that we are following, but help from
the community is still paramount.

"I would also like to reassure all the communities affected by Kellie's
murder that our dedicated team of detectives are committed to finding
the person responsible.

"The LGBT liaison officers are acting as line of communication to and
from the investigation team, ensuring any fears can be addressed.

"It should be stressed though that we have not seen any further
incidents similar to Kellie's murder.

"Information will be treated sensitively and in the strictest confidence."

The incident room can be contacted on 020 8721 4205, or anonymously via
Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

LGBT Liaison Officer PC Russell Pritchard is assisting with investigation.

He urged members of the trans community with any information to contact
him on 0207 232 6159 or 07722 026 422.

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Man and woman arrested over transexual's death
By Helen Husbands
Strangled: Kellie Telesford
Strangled: Kellie Telesford

Police have arrested a man and woman in connection with the strangling of a transexual.

Kellie Telesford, was born Kayiode Dexter-Telesford, but had been living as a woman for a number of years.

She was found dead at her home in Leander Road, Thornton Heath, last Wednesday.

Police had visited the 40-year-old's home after being contacted by concerned friends.

An 18 year-old man and a 20 year-old woman were arrested in south London this afternoon and are currently in custody at a south London police station.

An investigation was launched by the Homicide and Serious Crime Command and an incident room was opened in Sutton under the lead of DCI Cliff Lyons.
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Anyone with information should call 020 8721 4205 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

9:31pm Thursday 29th November 2007

WimbledonGuardian

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Man charged over transexual's death

By Natalie Fahy
Wimbledon Guardian
1st December 2007

An 18-year-old has been charged with the murder of a transexual.

Unemployed Shanniel Hyatt, of Northborough Road, Thornton Heath, will appear at Croydon magistrates court this morning.

The charges relate to 40-year-old Kellie Telesford, found dead at her home in Leander Road, Thornton Heath, last Wednesday.

Born Kayiode Dexter-Telesford, she had been living as a woman for a number of years.

A 20-year-old woman who was being held in custody has been released on police bail until January.

Police have appealed for anyone who had any contact with Miss Telesford between 15 and 21 November to contact them.

Call 020 8721 4205 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Teenager charged with murder

Press Association
31st November 2007


A teenager has appeared in court charged with the murder of a transvestite.

Kellie Telesford, 40, was found strangled in her flat in Thornton Heath, south London, on November 21, after friends raised concerns for her welfare. She was born a man, named Kayiode Dexter Telesford, but had lived as a woman for several years.

A 17-year-old youth, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was remanded in custody at Croydon Magistrates' Court. He will appear before a Youth Court sitting at Croydon Magistrates' on December 5. A 20-year-old woman who was also being held in custody at a south London police station, was released on police bail until January.