family. I was glad I just wanted to hear him, admitted Jessica Williams lost her child to murder in December of 2018 now, 4.5 years later, Pastor Albert Weathers of Sterling Heights has pleaded guilty to killing 36 year Old Kelly Stout, a transgender woman leaving her body in the street near McNichols and brush in Detroit. An area known for prostitution. Did you say a prayer with her before you left around in the street like trash? You know that you just at least hold the hand and tell you sorry. Family wants the world to know She wasn't some castaway. She was very much loved. It has been heart wrenching. Yeah. Kelly was my first grandchild. And we had a bond. A serious type bond. I don't want her to be what society may have a picture of trans women of color, You know, they're not throwaways. They're not people who people have forgotten. You know, they all have a back story, and I think that's something that needs to be realized. She was cared for. She she was loved. Stan Stout He was raised in the church grew to be 6 ft. Four got a scholarship and played college football but left after a couple of years, instead wanting a career in fashion, I personally told her to be the best version of herself that she could be on it. Um Just live your life and be happy in school in Chicago, Tristan studied fashion and found a community of authenticity and eventually told her family she was transgender people called her. Kelly Glad for I was proud of her to own who she was. And to be her true self. Why the pastor shot Kelly studio in the early morning hours of December. 7th 2018. We may never know. But Kelly's family hopes Pastor Albert Weathers tries to make things right. He's facing eight years in prison for second degree murder. Er and two years for felony firearm tortured, Are you To lead such a duplicitous life. And. To the point that you were willing to cover up what you did taking this line. How dare you? Clearly he's attracted to that population. Mhm own it. On it and maybe change your life Family grateful to the wing county prosecutor and Wayne County victim advocate for the transgender community. Julie's a bad for sticking with the case that was finally about to go to trial on Monday. I am glad that there was a conviction, Justice was finally served. You just don't know the Lives that people live, and it goes again to the social stigma that my community experiences particularly trans women of color within, like Kelly Stout, whose lives matter , my sister never wavered in her commitment to her child as a person first. And that's what I would encourage families to do look beyond The social stigmas by your kid, you know, staying with them? You know you had them
