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Brandon Teena, a transgender man, fled Lincoln, Nebraska, after forging checks and took refuge in the Dust Bowl town of Falls City. At 21, he quickly became a local celebrity, attracting attention from young women. When Brandon began dating blonde Lana Tisdel, his story turned dark. On Christmas Eve, his true gender identity was revealed, leading to a violent confrontation on New Year’s Eve. Brandon, his roommate and a friend were shot to death in an isolated farmhouse. Author Aphrodite Jones, with the cooperation of Teena’s ex‑girlfriends, family, the accused murderers and other sources, chronicles Brandon’s dramatic life, the investigation, and the subsequent trial. The book exposes the intersection of gender identity, crime, and a society grappling with concepts of sexuality.
First publish date: 1996
Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Biography
Authors: Aphrodite Jones
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