Matthew Shepard: A Haunting Homophobic Murder #202

About this episode

<div> <p>On the 7th of October 1998, 21-year old Matthew Shepard was found tied to a prairie fence at the end of a remote dirt track in Laramie, Wyoming. The young gay man had been pistol-whipped in the head over 20 times, and his brain stem had been crushed. He died 6 days later in hospital. </p><p>This case went on to become arguably the most infamous gay hate crime in modern history, and for many Matthew became a martyr. </p><p>In this episode, the girls examine what happened that night, the defendants’ muddled legal decisions, and the latest "bombshell evidence"…</p><p><strong>Content Warning </strong>- This episode contains quotes pertaining to homophobic and discriminatory language which some listeners may find upsetting. Listener discretion is advised.</p><p>--</p><p><a href="http://patreon.com/redhanded">Patreon</a> - Ad-free &amp; Bonus Episodes<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7dovjXDB69lhDjASbAgnwA">YouTube</a> - Full-length Video Episodes<br><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@redhandedthepod">TikTok</a> / <a href="https://www.instagram.com/redhandedthepod/">Instagram</a></p></div>