Show Synopsis – A Hateful Homicide, Season 6, Episode 6
Title: “The Murder of Dominique Rem’Mie Fells: Death Then Dismemberment”
On this harrowing episode of A Hateful Homicide, host Mallery Jenna Robinson examines the gruesome and heartbreaking case of Dominique Rem’Mie Fells, a 27-year-old Black transgender woman whose dismembered body was discovered in the Schuylkill River in Philadelphia on Monday, June 8, 2020.
Titled “Death Then Dismemberment,” the episode traces Dominique’s final hours and the chilling chain of events that led to her murder. Through exclusive interviews with investigators, activists, friends, and community leaders, the episode unpacks the brutality of the crime and its devastating impact on the Black trans community.
As authorities search for justice, the show reveals shocking details about the suspect, 36-year-old Akhenaton Jones, who fled the city following the murder, sparking a multi-state manhunt. The episode sheds light on the systemic failures that continue to endanger transgender lives and highlights the resilience of those fighting to ensure Dominique’s memory is not forgotten.
This powerful installment challenges viewers to confront the epidemic of violence facing Black transgender women and the urgent need for justice, protection, and visibility.
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