Alan Abad: Transgender Teen Charged in Double Murder
Background
Transgender teen Alan “Alena” Abad, of New Jersey, has been charged with murdering two women in a New York apartment in a gruesome manner. Abad had just hours before been dancing on TikTok, posting videos.
Age
Abad is 19 years old.
Double Murder Charges
Officials responded to a call of welfare at an apartment building on Gesner Drive in Spring Valley, New York, in the evening of February 15. They found two women suffering from severe head injuries. One of the victims was dead when they found her, and the other victim passed away at Westchester Medical Center.
Following an inquiry, Abad was identified as the prime suspect and was detained within less than 24 hours. Even if the motive has not yet been established, the police have ascertained that Abad had known the victims and that the attack was not random. The authorities also clarified that no guns were utilized, unlike in previous reports.
Social Media Presence
In the hours leading up to the murders, Abad made several TikTok videos dancing outside and then consuming pizza, one of the victims appearing in the background.
Current Status
Abad is charged with first-degree murder and is currently detained at the Rockland County Jail. More information regarding the case will continue to surface as the investigation continues.