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Palestina Zein “Tina” Isa

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Palestina Zein “Tina” Isa

Birth
Mato Grosso, Brazil
Death
6 Nov 1989 (aged 16)
Saint Louis, St. Louis City, Missouri, USA
Burial
Florissant, St. Louis County, Missouri, USA Add to Map
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First known U.S. "honor killing" in 1989 in St. Louis. A daughter killed by her father for causing dishonor for her family in her father's eyes. Earlier in the day, Tina had applied for a part-time job at a local Saint Louis Wendy's Restaurant against her parents' wishes, and without their permission. Recently she had begun seeing a black boy from school.
First known U.S. "honor killing" in 1989 in St. Louis. A daughter killed by her father for causing dishonor for her family in her father's eyes. Earlier in the day, Tina had applied for a part-time job at a local Saint Louis Wendy's Restaurant against her parents' wishes, and without their permission. Recently she had begun seeing a black boy from school.


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