Philippines: Suspects in rape-slay of trans man Ebeng Mayor arrested, charged, say cops


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MANILA, May 23 (Philippines Daily Inquirer/ANN): The three suspects behind the brutal killing of transgender man Ebeng Mayor (pic), have been arrested and formally charged by the prosecutor’s office, the Philippine National Police (PNP) announced on Sunday.

PNP identified the suspects as Zander Gal Dela Cruz, Joel Montoban Loyola, and Richard Elvin Delima Araza.

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