Suspect in Jail for the Death of a Transgender Woman

In Maplewood N.J., Victoria Carmen White was murdered in her home last month by two men. It was believed that she was killed because of her transgendered status.

This weekend, one of the two suspects has turned himself in.

Acting Essex County Prosecutor Robert D. Laurino announced in an e-mail Saturday that 25-year-old Marquise Foster of North Plainfield surrendered at about 8 p.m. Saturday. Foster was wanted in Victoria Carmen White's Sept. 12 death.

Laurino has said authorities are investigating whether White was killed because of her sexual orientation or gender identity. She was described as transgender. The prosecutor's office also is investigating whether a March 15 slaying was related to the victim's sexual orientation.

Prosecutors said Foster was accompanied by an attorney. Bail was set at $1 million. He was being held on a murder charge. Authorities also are looking for a second suspect in White's death.

Alrashim Foster is the second suspect at large. Hopefully they will find him.