A mother and businesswoman whose LGBTQ advocacy cost her her life: Who was Laura Ann Carleton?

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Carleton, known as “Lauri” was 66 years old and was the owner of a clothing store called Mag.Pi, located in Cedar Glen, near San Bernadino in Southern California. Carleton said Mag.Pi,strives to tackle “everyday life with grace and ease and continuing to dream.” The couple lived in Studio City, Los Angeles, and also own a 1920s fisherman’s cabin on Lake Arrowhead. open image in gallery Paul Feig and Lauri Carleton “Anyone using hateful language against the LGBTQ+ community has to realize their words matter, that their words can inspire violence against innocent loving people. From what we understand the suspect is no longer a threat.” open image in gallery A resident leaves flowers at a makeshift memorial outside the Mag.Pi clothing store Carleton’s daughter, Ari, put out a heartbreaking message in homage to her “fearless, cool and compassionate” mother.