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From Justin to Angie: The transformation of Angie Zapata

Wednesday, May 27, 2009 at 1:23 p.m.

The Zapata siblings. Clockwise, from top: Monica, holding Nicole; Gonzalo; Stephanie; Ashley; Justin, age 5. 2/11

Left to right: Justin Zapata, age 9; sister Stephanie, holding niece Jessica; niece Natasha; sister Ashley. 3/11

The Zapata family on vacation in San Antonio. Left to right: Mother Maria Zapata; Ashley; Natasha; Monica, holding Jessica; Justin, age 13. 7/11

A family portrait taken as a Christmas gift for Angies mother, Maria. Back row, left to right: Angie Zapata, age 15; brother Gonzalo; sister Stephanie. Middle row: Niece Natasha; sister Nicole. Front row: Sister Ashley, holding niece Layevska; sister Monica, holding nephew Diego; niece Jessica. 8/11

From Justin to Angie: The transformation of Angie Zapata

In this week's Westword, reporter Melanie Asmar tells the story of Angie Zapata, the transgender teen murdered last summer. Here, photos, provided by her mother Maria, show her transformation from a little boy named Justin to a young woman named Angie.

May 2009: The Month in Westword.com Photos

In this week's Westword, reporter Melanie Asmar tells the story of Angie Zapata, the transgender teen murdered last summer. Here, photos, provided by her mother Maria, show her transformation from a little boy named Justin to a young woman named Angie.

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