Death of Nina Pop facts for kids
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| Date | May 3, 2020 |
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| Location | Sikeston, Missouri |
On May 3, 2020, a woman named Nina Pop passed away unexpectedly in her home in Sikeston, Missouri. She was 28 years old. Her death led to an investigation and brought attention to important issues.
Who Was Nina Pop?
Nina Pop lived in Sikeston, Missouri. This is a smaller town with about 16,000 people. It is located about 145 miles south of St. Louis.
What Happened After?
After Nina Pop's death, an investigation began. On May 15, 2020, a person named Joseph B. Cannon was arrested in Dexter, Missouri. This arrest was connected to Nina Pop's death. Many groups helped with the investigation. These included 11 different crime labs, groups that work against violence, and police departments.
During the investigation and news reports, some organizations made mistakes. The Sikeston Department of Public Safety and a local TV station did not use the correct terms when talking about Nina Pop.
The Human Rights Campaign is an organization that works for equal rights. They shared that Nina Pop's death was one of many violent deaths that year. These deaths involved transgender or gender non-conforming people in the United States.
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