Venezuelan drag queen, 35, murdered in Zaandam; Motive not yet known

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The Dutch authorities are investigating as a “crime” the death of the 35-year-old Venezuelan William Caseres, also known as the ‘drag queen’ Alyssa, who fled to the Netherlands two years ago and was legally granted asylum last November due to the risk of persecution in Venezuela. Caseres had obtained a residence permit in the Netherlands in November, after his asylum application was approved, and, while awaiting the allocation of adequate housin…

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Venezuelan drag queen, 35, murdered in Zaandam; Motive not yet known

The LGBTQIA+ community and residents of the asylum shelter in Hoogeveen, Drenthe, are shocked by the death of 35-year-old William Caseres, also known as drag queen Alyssa. The refugee from Venezuela was found murdered in his home on Hogendijk in Zaandam during the early hours of Monday, January 20. An investigation into the motive is ongoing, police said.

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Cards, flowers and candles at the spot where 35-year-old William Caceres was murdered in Zaandam last week. William was also known as Alyssa and regularly performed as a drag queen. The police are still completely in the dark about the motive. His death has sent shockwaves through the LGBTIQ+ community in the Netherlands.

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Murdered refugee and dragqueen William (35) commemorated by rainbow community - World News

“We are all in shock,” says Yorwin Diaz Chaves. He was recently on stage with William, who regularly acted as Dragqueen Alyssa. “It’s really terrible, I still can’t believe it,” he says with tears in his eyes. “He was super sweet, a good friend and very talented. He always had a good energy hanging around him.” Residence permit Willliam fled Venezuela because of his orientation. He recently received a residence permit. “He just started a new lif…