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Autistic Asian-American Teen Trans Woman Kathryn Newhouse Murdered by Her Father in Georgia
On Saturday March 19, 2022, a 19-year-old Asian-American autistic trans woman living with mental illness issues was murdered by her father in their family home. Her father then died by suicide using the same gun.
Her name was Kathryn (Katie) Newhouse. A native of Illinois, Kathryn was most recently living with her family in Canton, Georgia. Kathryn was a Minecrat and UberSpire enthusiast, an advocate for trans rights, had a bright smile, enjoyed changing up her hair styles, and attentive to world events. She enjoyed hiking and sight seeing. She was proud of her AAPI heritage; she was of Filipino heritage. She believed the credo “Model best behavior in your own sphere, break down stereotypes, and speak out.”
This is a story with many unknown details and a narrative that is right now controlled by her surviving brother and mother. That narrative suggests that she is now “in a better place” or “at peace” — saying unambiguously that these media narratives enable further murder is essential. This is not about attacking her surviving family, it is about finding out the facts and determining how to ensure other young folx like Kathryn and their families have access to information and resources and supports to prevent more murders.
