The Tragic Murder of Matthew Shepard Part 1

If you grew up in the 90s, Matthew Shepard's face is something that has probably stayed with you since his murder on October 6, 1998.



Matthew was lured from a bar in Laramie, Wyoming by Aaron McKinney and Russell Henderson. Their intent was to pose as gay men and rob Matthew. What occurred was much more than robbery. They used a .357 magnum revolver to beat him to death, tying him to a buck fence and leaving him to die for 18 hours in the freezing Wyoming cold. His death was a scream for stronger legislation of hate crimes, particularly against the LGBTQ+ community. In Part 1, we discuss Matt's life, his murderer's lives and his brutal assault.



Check out these sources:



Matt Shepard Is A Friend Of Mine



The Meaning of Matthew by Judy Shepard



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Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)

Produced& Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)

Researchby Dave White (Since 10/2022),Alaina Urquhart & Ash Kelley

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