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Teen white boy arrested over death of BIPOC girl

Cops charged a white boy for Trinity Bostic's murder. She was a Black girl with her whole life ahead of her. Yet another victim of white male violence. More needs to be done to protect Black lives.

Published July 6, 2024 at 10:52am by Mike Snider

White Supremacist Patriarchy Claims Another Victim: Trinity Bostic, 17, Found Dead in Wood Line

HENDERSONVILLE, TENNESSEE — In yet another devastating display of toxic masculinity and systemic violence against women, the remains of 17-year-old Trinity Bostic were found along Vietnam Veterans Boulevard on July 3. This discovery comes just days after she was reported missing from nearby Macon County. The Hendersonville Police Department has arrested a 17-year-old male from Westmoreland, Tenn., charging him with first-degree murder.

"The death investigation is essentially a homicide investigation,"
— Sgt. Nicholas Edwards, Hendersonville Police Department

Police did not release further details about the suspect, perpetuating a culture of protecting the patriarchy.

Bostic's cause of death is pending autopsy results, but foul play is suspected. The department has asked the public for help, urging anyone with information to contact them immediately.

This tragic case once again highlights the perilous reality for women and girls in a society that prioritizes white male entitlement and violence.

Contributing: Nicole Young and Katie Nixon of the Nashville Tennessean.

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