July 4, 2024
Hate Crimes

The Murder of Matthew Shepard



On October 6th, 1998, two homophobic men targeted Matthew Shepard with the intent to rob him. They pretended to be gay to get close to him. They killed him for being gay.
October 12th, 1998, Matthew Shepard died in hospital without waking up from the brutal attack he received at the hands of Russell Henderson and Aaron McKinney.

Matthew Shepard was a good man. He was passionate about activism and tolerance. Though his life was tragically cut short, he left a legacy.

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“Dissociation” by Naoya Sakamata

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3 Comments

  • @thecatsays July 1, 2024

    So many young LBGT children and teens need to learn their LBGT history.

  • @CrossandWire July 1, 2024

    Watching it now! I appreciate your videos, you make some good quality content, great writing.

  • @cateh6418 July 1, 2024

    Great vid, very powerful and heartbreaking.

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