Category Archives: Jorge Steven López Mercado

Do Laws Effectively Deter Anti-LGBT Attacks?

Posted on March 12, 2012 by

There are some stories that simply leave even the most cynical bloggers and journalists speechless. The brutal attack of a gay Chilean man earlier this month is one of them. Raúl Alfonso López Fuentes, Alejandro Axel Angulo Tapia, Patricio Iván … Continue reading →

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Has Anything Changed in Puerto Rico Since Jorge Steven’s Murder?

Posted on November 13, 2011 by

Today marks the second anniversary of Puerto Rican gay teenager Jorge Steven López Mercado’s brutal murder. Juan José Martínez Matos stabbed Jorge Steven López Mercado to death on Nov. 13, 2009, before he decapitated, dismembered and partially burned his body. … Continue reading →

Posted in Hate Crimes, Jorge Steven López Mercado, Luís Fortuño, Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico Police Department | 1 Comment

Queens man succumbs to injuries after alleged anti-gay attack

Posted on March 15, 2011 by

Not again! An 18-year-old Queens man died at Jamaica Hospital yesterday after four teenagers beat him in what police said was an anti-gay attack. The Daily News reported four teenagers—Alex Velez, Nolis Ogando, Christopher Lozada and Luis Tabales—attacked Anthony Collao … Continue reading →

Posted in Anthony Collao, Gay, Hate Crimes, Jorge Steven López Mercado, Jose Sucuzhanay, LGBT, New York City, Queens | Leave a comment

RIP Jorge Steven

Posted on November 13, 2010 by

Today marks the first anniversary of the brutal murder of gay Puerto Rican teenager Jorge Steven López Mercado. Juan José Martínez Matos stabbed López to death on Nov. 13, 2009, before he dumped the teenager’s decapitated, dismembered and partially burned … Continue reading →

Posted in Comité Noviembre, Hate Crimes, Jorge Steven López Mercado, LGBT, Pedro Julio Serrano, Puerto Rico | Leave a comment

New York City Council honors Jorge Steven López Mercado’s family

Posted on June 16, 2010 by

I always get extremely anxious when I have to potentially interview someone in Spanish because it is not my first language, but the questions I wanted to ask Myriam Mercado and Jorge López almost instantly came to mind while I … Continue reading →

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More than winning a verdict

Posted on May 14, 2010 by

As I look forward to another weekend on Fire Island, I would be completely remiss to not acknowledge a Puerto Rican family continues to grieve the loss of their beloved son. Juan José Martínez Matos confessed on Wednesday he stabbed … Continue reading →

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Gay Puerto Rican teenager’s alleged killer returns to court on Wednesday

Posted on April 12, 2010 by

As the man who allegedly murdered Jorge Steven López Mercado prepares to return to court on Wednesday, April 14, one question I hope to investigate is whether the public outcry over the gay teenager’s brutal death has translated into any … Continue reading →

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Judge sets trial date for gay Puerto Rican teenager’s alleged killer

Posted on February 22, 2010 by

Just posted this story to EDGE… A Puerto Rican judge has found probable cause to prosecute a man who prosecutors contend brutally murdered a gay teenager last November. Judge Roberto Anglero announced earlier today Juan José Martínez Matos’ trial will … Continue reading →

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Preliminary hearing for gay Puerto Rican teenager’s alleged killer continues

Posted on February 4, 2010 by

As the preliminary hearing of the man who allegedly decapitated and dismembered Jorge Steven López Mercado continues in a Puerto Rico court room, details about the murdered teenager’s life continue to emerge. David José Medina Quiñones told the court on … Continue reading →

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Delegation of activists and politicians meet with murdered gay Puerto Rican teenager’s family

Posted on January 20, 2010 by

A delegation of activists and legislators from Chicago and New York City met with murdered gay teenager Jorge Steven López Mercado’s family earlier today in San Juan. New York City Council Speaker Christine Quinn, Illinois state Sen. Iris Martinez, who … Continue reading →

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