Man arrested, charged with murder in connection with transgender woman's death, records show

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Nearly a month after a transgender woman’s body was found in southwest Houston, records show an arrest has been made in her case.

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For weeks, questions have surrounded the death of 33-year-old Persia Amarra Conway. Her body was found on May 25 in the 8900 block of Country Creek.

On Thursday, records show 22-year-old Daniel Ceron was charged with murder in connection with Conway’s death.

According to court documents, Ceron allegedly beat Conway to death with his hands. Records show Ceron was arrested Wednesday evening and booked into Harris County Jail overnight.

Additional details on how Ceron and Conway knew each other or what led to the incident were not immediately released.