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Police Search for Transgender Suspect in Murder of Portland Man KATU TV, May 16, 2007
David Wayne French, 48, is charged in a warrant with the murder of 51-year-old Frank Johnson, who was roommates with French when he died of blunt force trauma to the head, police said. According to police, officers went to their apartment in the 5700 block of North Kerby Avenue about 9:30 p.m. on May 4 after receiving a call about a disturbance there. Police believe French jumped from the third-story window of the apartment as officers were forcing open the front door to help Johnson. Detectives were not sure whether French was injured after making the leap. Detectives believe Johnson was trying to change the living arrangement with French and that may have played a role in the homicide. Police on Tuesday obtained a warrant charging French with murder. Police described French as transgender, 5 feet 6 inches tall and 130 pounds with shoulder-length brown hair. French is also known to use the alias Zalia Crizta, or the initial "Z," police said. America's Most Wanted interviews Tara
The majority of the interview was at Coffee Time in NW Portland, where Frank and I regularly met for "caffeine and conversation." I was then interviewed on a sidewalk a bit from Coffee Time. Questions about the murder, as well as transgender issues, were asked. Though the scenes were scripted, they did portray real life events and we talked as we would normally. We were assured America's Most Wanted will positively present transgender issues. Big thanks to Greg Howell from America's Most Wanted for keeping this website alive! home
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couple weeks after the murder, Michelle who also knew Frank (left),
and I, were interviewed by 
