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A Man Faces a Murder Charge in the Killing of Trans Man Lucas RedBeard Knapp

David Thomas Byington has been indicted in the killing of Lucas “RedBeard” Knapp, a 39-year-old trans man, farmer, builder, educator, and beloved community member in rural New Mexico.

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May 18, 2026
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Lucas “RedBeard” Knapp, a 39-year-old trans man, farmer, builder, educator, and beloved community member in rural New Mexico.

Lucas “RedBeard” Knapp was not a case file, a category, or a passing mention in a crime report. He was a 39-year-old trans man, a farmer, a builder, a chef, a fermenter, an educator, and a beloved member of his community in rural …

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