Man Convicted of Murdering Transgender Woman in 2010
What to Know
- Rasheen Everett, 43, was convicted of murdering 29-year-old Amanda Gonzalez Andujar, a transgender woman, who was found strangled to death and with chemical burns throughout her body in her Queens apartment in 2010.
- Everett was found guilty of murder in the second degree, burglary in the second degree, and tampering with physical evidence following a two-week jury trial.
- He faces up to 25-years-to-life in prison when he is sentenced on November 11.
A Manhattan man was convicted of murdering a transgender woman who was found inside her Queens apartment strangled to death and with chemical burns throughout her body in 2010, according to the Queens District Attorney’s Office.
The Crime
According to the trial records, on March 27, 2010, at around 8:50 a.m., Everett entered Andujar’s Glendale apartment, which was located on 62nd Street.
Several minutes after he entered the apartment, Andujar’s upstairs neighbors heard screams and loud banging. Police were called, but no one answered Andujar’s door.
Roughly 18 hours later, shortly after 3 p.m., Everett was seen on video surveillance exiting Andujar’s apartment while carrying two bags. The bags were later found to contain Andujar’s camera, keys, laptop, suitcase, coat, and cell phone.
The Investigation
Three days later, at around 4 p.m., concerned family members entered the apartment and found Andujar’s lifeless body lying on a bed with chemical burns and a bottle of empty bleach nearby.
The Medical Examiner subsequently determined that the chemical burns occurred after death, and that the cause of death was strangulation.
The Trial
Everett fled the state but was arrested in Las Vegas on April 9, 2010.
Everett’s DNA was found under Andujar’s fingernails. Everett was originally tried and found guilty in 2013, but that conviction was reversed in 2021 because of a judicial error of the trial judge.
Conclusion
The Queens District Attorney’s Office is determined to seek justice for the victims and their loved ones, no matter how much time passes. The conviction of Rasheen Everett brings closure to the family and friends of Amanda Gonzalez Andujar, and ensures that he will face the consequences of his actions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What was the motive behind the murder?
A: The motive behind the murder is still unclear and has not been publicly disclosed.
Q: How long did it take to convict Everett?
A: It took 14 years to convict Everett of the murder of Amanda Gonzalez Andujar.
Q: What sentence does Everett face?
A: Everett faces up to 25-years-to-life in prison when he is sentenced on November 11.
Q: What was the significance of the DNA evidence found under Andujar’s fingernails?
A: The DNA evidence found under Andujar’s fingernails linked Everett to the crime scene and was a key piece of evidence in the prosecution’s case against him.
