September 28, 2016
Verdict reached 4 years after deadly attack on TX lesbian teen couple
Four years after surviving an execution-style shooting and sexual assault, Kristene Chapa has received a verdict in the trial of her alleged attacker
Mollie Olgin
September 2, 2015
Kristene Chapa starts college as her alleged shooter still awaits trial
Because of her dedication to the therapy that's been made possible thanks to donations to her fundraising page, Kristene is now able to start the challenging new adventure that, three years ago, did not seem within reach.
Shooting survivor Kristene Chapa gets standing ovation at #glaadawards
Kristene Chapa shared her story of her horrific attack with the crowd at the 26th annual GLAAD Media Awards in New York.
December 5, 2014
VIDEO: Kristene Chapa, lesbian survivor of Texas shooting, tells MSNBC: "God loves everybody. He left me here for a reason"
Last night, MSNBC premiered an online original segment to catch up with Kristene, her advocates, and community members—known to her friends as Kris—about her intensive physical therapies, the aftermath of the brutal attack, coming out to her family, the ways in which Kris continues to inspire her community and young LGBT people throughout Texas and beyond.
November 26, 2014
#SouthernStories for #GivingTuesday: Kristene Chapa and Mollie Olgin
The #justice4krisandmollie movement has continued to grow. Local media continues the coverage, and national media is starting to pay attention for the first time in two years.
November 14, 2014
Supporters rally and call for #justice4krisandmollie
This morning, hundreds rallied in support of anti-LGBT victims Kristene Chapa and Mollie Olgin outside the courthouse where their attacker had a pre-trial hearing.
November 12, 2014
Ahead of trial, rally for justice for Kristene Chapa and Mollie Olgin
On Friday November 14, 2014 there will be a Rally Against hate crimes to support Kristene Chapa and Mollie Olgin. Bring your signs your rainbow flags and help support the two victims.
July 10, 2014
Young lesbian survivor of double shooting enlists author to tell story, raise medical funds
Two years after Kristene Chapa survived a shooting that killed her girlfriend Mollie Olgin in Texas, author Chivas Sandage is writing a book and working to promote fundraising efforts to help cover the family's ongoing medical expenses.
VIDEO: 2 years after teen lesbian couple brutally attacked, arrests are made and new details come to light
Almost two years to the day after Kristene Chapa and Mollie Olgin were ruthlessly shot execution style, arrests have finally been made in connection with the fatal attack that left Mollie dead and Kristene seriously injured.
Kristene Chapa Leaves Hospital, Learns of Mollie's Death & Gives a Face to Her 'Monster' Attacker
Kristene Chapa has left the hospital and helped the police sketch the man who shot her and her girlfriend, Mary Olgin, execution style in June, leaving Kristene in critical condition and Mollie dead. She has begun rehabilitative therapies and was told for the first time that Mollie did not survive.
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