This week on @ColoradoCrimePodcast we discuss the senseless and hate-driven killing of 21-year-old Matthew Shepard. Matthew was murdered in Laramie, WY in 1998 by two straight men solely because he was gay. He was beaten, tied to a fence, and left for dead for 18 hours before he was found by a passing cyclist. Matthew survived for several more days on life support before he succumbed to his injuries. At the time of his murder, being murdered for being gay wasn't considered a hate crime. It took 11 years and several vetos from several different lawmakers before Matthew Shepard's death was considered exactly what it was, a hate crime.
Matthew Shepard Foundation:
https://www.matthewshepard.org/
The crimes that we discuss are graphic and may be difficult for some listeners. Listener discretion is advised.
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