Elijah Cruz Segura was sentenced to 15 years to life for fatally stabbing his transgender partner, Natalia Smut, in Milpitas in April 2021. Smut, an Afro-Rican drag queen beloved by the LGBTQ community, was the 16th transgender or gender-nonconforming person killed in the U.S. in 2021. The case, overseen by Judge Hanley Chew, highlights a significant moment in recognizing domestic violence within the transgender community. Santa Clara County District Attorney Jeff Rosen emphasized the importance of community support for victims of domestic abuse, urging individuals to reach out for help.
Elijah Cruz Segura was sentenced to 15 years to life for the second-degree murder of his transgender partner, Natalia Smut, marking a significant case in domestic-violence homicide.
District Attorney Jeff Rosen emphasized the need to remember victims of violence against vulnerable communities and urged those in abusive relationships to seek help.
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