Andrea Dos Passos : Trans Woman Beaten to Death in Miami Beach – Graphic Video Surfaces – Police Investigation Underway

Tragic Murder of Transgender Woman in Miami Beach

In a shocking incident that has sent shockwaves through the community, a transgender woman, Andrea Dos Passos, was brutally beaten to death with a metal pipe in Miami Beach. Local 10 News obtained exclusive video footage capturing the harrowing moments of the attack that took place last month.

Dos Passos, aged 37 and experiencing homelessness at the time, was tragically struck multiple times with a metal pipe while she was sleeping outside the Miami City Ballet building on April 23. The authorities were alerted to the scene, where Dos Passos was pronounced dead at 6:56 a.m.

Victor Van Gilst, Dos Passos’ grieving stepfather, spoke of her fondly, describing her as a “wonderful” individual who had been grappling with mental health issues for several years. The loss of Dos Passos has left her family and friends devastated.

Surveillance video footage captured the assailant, identified as Gregory Gibert, approaching Dos Passos and viciously attacking her with a metal pipe before callously walking away from the scene. Gibert, with a history of criminal activity in Miami-Dade County, was arrested and is facing a charge of second-degree murder.

The community gathered to mourn Dos Passos’ untimely death at a vigil held at Pridelines in Miami Beach. Her mother, Ana Van Gilst, expressed gratitude for the support shown and the sense of community that Dos Passos had found.

Criminal History of the Suspect

Gregory Gibert, the alleged perpetrator of this heinous crime, has a lengthy criminal record in Miami-Dade County. Most recently, he was on probation after pleading guilty to attempted armed robbery and aggravated battery.

A close-out memo from the Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office outlines a previous incident involving Gibert, where he demanded a man to get off a scooter while carrying a sharp object. The case ultimately collapsed due to various reasons, leading to Gibert receiving a plea deal.

Just days before Dos Passos’ tragic demise, Gibert was granted credit for time served and placed on probation. However, the subsequent events that unfolded have raised serious questions about the handling of Gibert’s criminal past.