The Murder of January Lapuz
Canadian True Crime
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January LePouze's Death Is a Mystery
January LePouze was 5'11 inches tall and weighed just over 250 pounds, as compared to Jamie Neil, who was only 110 pounds and 5'6. The Crown agreed with the defense's case that January was not killed because she was transgender; it resulted from an argument,. That's why the Crown didn't seek to have it labeled a hate crime. He did not have the required intent for murder, but rather used excessive force to defend himself.
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