A transgender Filipino woman was found dead inside a hotel room in New York City.
The deceased person was later recognized as Rodolfo Maacap Jr., 47-year-old, who had been reported missing for a few days, by the Philippine Consulate General in New York. According to friends, the transgender Pinay was also known as Olivia Snow.
Authorities claim that her body shows no outward evidence of trauma. An autopsy will be used by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner to identify the cause of death.
Senen Mangalile, the General Consul of the Philippines, said the consulate is in contact with authorities.
“We are waiting for the results of the investigation that is being carried out at the moment. We have been in touch with the family and we have assured them that the consulate is here to support and extend whatever assistance that they need. It is a sad and unfortunate thing that happened but we will get to the bottom of why and how it happened,” Mangalile said.
The consul general also said that “Tutulong po ang konsulado kung ano man ang kayang itulong sa paguwi ng labi ng ating kababayan na nasawi sa NY at yun po ay bahagi ng commitment ng ating gobyerno,”
According to friends and social media posts, Mañacap was last seen in New Orleans, attending Miss Universe pageant events.
