Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Investigating the death of Marsha P. Johnson, known as the Rosa Parks of the LGBT movement

Marsha P. Johnson was a beloved transgender activist who was found dead in the Hudson River 25 years ago. It was ruled a suicide. Now a new investigation finds evidence that she may have been killed. Marsha P. Johnson. (Photo credit: Netflix)

By Madeleine Brand • Oct 5, 2017 • 1 min read

Marsha P. Johnson was a beloved transgender activist who was found dead in the Hudson River 25 years ago. It was ruled a suicide. Now a new investigation finds evidence that she may have been killed.

Marsha P. Johnson. (Photo credit: Netflix)

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journalist, director of the documentary “How to Survive a Pandemic”

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Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Investigating the death of Marsha P. Johnson, known as the Rosa Parks of the LGBT movement

Marsha P. Johnson was a beloved transgender activist who was found dead in the Hudson River 25 years ago. It was ruled a suicide. Now a new investigation finds evidence that she may have been killed. Marsha P. Johnson. (Photo credit: Netflix)

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Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Investigating the death of Marsha P. Johnson, known as the Rosa Parks of the LGBT movement

Marsha P. Johnson was a beloved transgender activist who was found dead in the Hudson River 25 years ago. It was ruled a suicide. Now a new investigation finds evidence that she may have been killed. Marsha P. Johnson. (Photo credit: Netflix)

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