Mary Kristene Chapa News

GLAAD

glaad awards 2015

“I Take Bullets:” Lesbian Badass Mary Kristene Chapa’s Vibrant Life After 2012 Shooting

Kristene has struggled to overcome the loss of her girlfriend, physical and mental health challenges, and financial barriers to receiving the care she needs. Today, her dream is to spread…

Adrian —

May 27, 2015

Andreja Pejic

GLAAD

pop culture fix

We Went to the GLAAD Awards and Talked to Laverne Cox, Andreja Pejić, Janet Mock, Dascha Polanco, Lynda Carter & More!

It was an exciting night full of laughter and tears and Ketel One White Cosmopolitans.

Heather Hogan —

May 13, 2015

crime

Daily Fix

society + culture

Two Years Later, Shooter of Texas Teenage Lesbian Couple Arrested For Murder and Sexual Assault

19-year-old Mollie Olgin and18-year-old Mary Chapa were sexually assaulted and shot in July 2012, resulting in Mollie’s death. At last, the depraved man who did it is in custody.

Riese —

Jun 23, 2014

Daily Fix

death is sad

politics + activism

Texas Teen Lesbian Shooting Victim Remembers That Night, Eyewitness Comes Forward

19-year-old Kristene Chapa is recovering (without health insurance) from the shooting that killed her 18-year-old girlfriend. Also, new information from her family and the Portland Police Department.

Riese —

Jul 2, 2012

Daily Fix

death is sad

society + culture

Teenage Lesbian Couple Shot, One Killed, in South Texas Park

19-year-old Mollie Judith Olgin and 18-year-old Mary Christine Chapa had only been together for five months when both were shot last weekend. No arrests have been made.

Riese —

Jun 25, 2012