EPISODE · Feb 5, 2020 · 1H 9M
MURDERED: Matthew Shepard | Laramie, WY 1998
from Obscura: A True Crime Podcast · host Justin Drown
Laramie, 1998. Matthew Shepard's murder left a scar, echoing in the fight for equality and lighting the path to justice. BLACK LABEL CONTENT — Premium subscribers only The brutality of Matthew's death shook the conscience of a nation, fanning the flames of change in equality's fight. The depths of hate laid bare, Matthew became a symbol—a catalyst for reforms long overdue, yet too late for him. Featuring testimonies and poignant courtroom footage, relive the moments that defined a movement and remember those stolen by ignorance. Graphic content—discretion advised. Access Black Label: Patreon | Apple PremiumOur Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com* Check out Chime and use my code chime.com/OBSCURA for a great deal: https://www.chime.com* Check out Omaha Steaks and use my code BEEF for a great deal: https://www.omahasteaks.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/obscura-a-true-crime-podcast/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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CW: Homophobic Slurs, Rape, Hate CrimesWriter: Gemma HarrisPerhaps you already know this story - or think you do. But as you’ll hear, what happened just outside a town in the midwest state of Wyoming on a chilly fall night in the late 1990s, had haunting parallels with coyote hanging. What started as a grisly warning would become the catalyst for a watershed movement nationwide. One that would see the LGBTQ community finally make a breakthrough when it came to breaking down bigotry and prejudice.Listener, if anything in today’s story has raised any issues for you, or if someone you know needs help, you can contact the LGBT National Hotline in the United States and Canada on 1 888 843 4564 for confidential support. Canada - Trans Lifeline 877 330 6366UK - Switchboard Helpline 0300 330 0630Australia - Qlife 1800 184 527 If you’d like to support the valuable ongoing work of the Matthew Shepard Foundation by making a tax deductible donation: www.matthewshepard.org Visit us online at ObscuraCrimePodcast.com Checkout our other podcasts at itsArcLightMedia.com Support the Obscura podcast and access the exclusive Black Label episodes by becoming a Patron at Patreon.com/obscuracrimepodcast (Sources can be found on our website) Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out Chime and use my code chime.com/OBSCURA for a great deal: https://www.chime.com * Check out Omaha Steaks and use my code BEEF for a great deal: https://www.omahasteaks.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/obscura-a-true-crime-podcast/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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MURDERED: Matthew Shepard | Laramie, WY 1998
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