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A suspect has been charged with murder and other offenses following the discovery of the remains of a transgender teen, Pauly Likens, who had been missing since late June. The body was found in a lake in Pennsylvania, according to a criminal complaint.
Charges and Suspect Details
Dashawn Watkins, 29, faces multiple charges, including:
- First-degree murder
- Aggravated assault
- Abuse of a corpse
- Tampering with evidence
These charges were filed in connection with the death of 14-year-old Pauly Likens of Sharon, Pennsylvania. The charges were outlined in a complaint submitted to the Mercer County District Court.
Pauly Likens was reported missing in late June. The investigation led authorities to a lake where the teenager’s remains were discovered. Following the discovery, evidence pointed to Dashawn Watkins as the primary suspect.
The criminal complaint details the serious nature of the accusations against Watkins. The charges of first-degree murder and aggravated assault indicate the violent nature of the crime, while the charges of abuse of a corpse and tampering with evidence suggest attempts to conceal the crime.
The tragic death of Pauly Likens has deeply affected the Sharon community and has brought attention to the vulnerabilities faced by transgender individuals. The community is calling for justice for Pauly and for greater protection for transgender youth.
As the legal process unfolds, authorities and the community hope that the charges against Watkins will lead to a fair trial and justice for Pauly Likens and their family.
