Miriah Qualls, a 23-year-old transgender woman, was found dead on December 9, 2009, at the Golden Eagle Hotel in San Francisco’s North Beach neighborhood. Hotel management discovered her body when they entered her room for a pest control appointment. The San Francisco Medical Examiner determined the cause of death was blunt force trauma to the head, and police have classified the death as a homicide.

Investigators found drug paraphernalia and methamphetamine at the scene, and neighbors reported hearing an altercation in Qualls’ room shortly before her death. Qualls had moved from San Jose to San Francisco seeking a more supportive community and had frequently moved between hotels while struggling with unstable housing and other challenges. Inspector Daniel Cunningham has said he believes he has identified a potential suspect but lacks sufficient evidence to make an arrest; no one has been charged.

A $75,000 reward has been offered for information leading to an arrest and conviction. Who has information about Miriah’s last days or about people who knew her in North Beach that could help move this case forward?