A memorial for Larissa Garcia, a sex worker who died one year prior, was held in Las Vegas on August 23, 2024. The event, organized by Nina Nova, a member of the Red Umbrella Collective, took place at The Cupcake Girls, a non-profit organization.
Larissa Garcia Remembered
Larissa Garcia, a sex worker, was violently strangled and killed by her client Jason Kendall, according to the Metropolitan Police Department. The memorial on August 23, 2024, brought together sex work activists and members of the Las Vegas Red Umbrella Collective to remember Garcia.
Attendees at the memorial included Ivy Love, a member of the Las Vegas Red Umbrella Collective, and Nina Nova, also a member of the Red Umbrella Collective. Amy-Marie Merrell, co-executive director at The Cupcake Girls, also spoke during the event. The gathering was held at The Cupcake Girls, a non-profit organization in Las Vegas.
Nina Nova's Activities
Nina Nova, identified as a member of the Red Umbrella Collective, was involved in organizing the memorial for Larissa Garcia. Nova has been featured in various adult industry productions and media. In April 2026, Nina Nova starred with Penny Barber in "A Bit of a Stretch," the latest release from the Girlsway series "Mommy's Girl." This also marked Nina Nova's Adult Time debut. In February 2026, Nina Nova was featured in an AdultDVDTalk interview with Captain Jack, whom she last spoke to in 2024. Also in February 2026, Nina Nova starred with Vanessa Vega in a release from Evolved Fights. Nina Nova was also featured in the BBC Original docuseries titled "Sin City: The Real Las Vegas" in February 2026, and in a scene from Charles Dera's Inserted studio titled "Nina Is An Inserted Fan."
The Cupcake Girls and Red Umbrella Collective
The Cupcake Girls, a non-profit organization in Las Vegas, hosted the memorial for Larissa Garcia. Amy-Marie Merrell, co-executive director at The Cupcake Girls, spoke at the event. The Las Vegas Red Umbrella Collective, of which Nina Nova and Ivy Love are members, participated in the memorial to honor Garcia.
Key Facts
- A memorial for Larissa Garcia, a sex worker, was held on August 23, 2024, in Las Vegas.
- Larissa Garcia was violently strangled and killed by her client Jason Kendall, according to the Metropolitan Police Department.
- The memorial was organized by Nina Nova, a member of the Red Umbrella Collective.
- The event took place at The Cupcake Girls, a non-profit organization.
- Attendees included Ivy Love and Nina Nova from the Red Umbrella Collective, and Amy-Marie Merrell, co-executive director at The Cupcake Girls.
