Transvestite found strangled in Thornton Heath flat
A woman has been found strangled to death in her flat in Leander Road, Thornton Heath, South London, this past Wednesday, 21st November.Kellie Telesford, 40, a transvestite who frequented gay and lesbian clubs and is said to have brought partners back home for ‘casual sex’, was found on her living room floor clad in a bathrobe, bra and underpants. The killer is believed to be a ‘casual sex partner’ who committed the killing and fled after discovering the true gender of Ms. Telesford. Born Kayiode Dexter Telesford in Trinidad & Tobago, Ms. Telesford had, according to The Sun who referred to her as a ‘Trannie’, been living as a woman for several years, but had never had a sex-change operation. This has sparked discussions in the media about whether Ms. Telesford should be referred to as a man or a woman as she was anatomically still a man but identified as a woman. The terms Transgender, Transvestite and Transsexual have all been used to describe Ms. Telesford.
Overlooking any stereotypes, Detective Chief Inspector Cliff Lyons has informed that the police are trying to build a picture of her lifestyle and would welcome any contributions from people who knew or remember Ms. Telesford. He has also stated that the police are not treating the incident as a gay-hate crime at this point. According to Mr. Lyons, “it should be stressed that we have not seen any further incidents similar to Kellie’s murder”.
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