EPISODE · Sep 7, 2022 · 38 MIN
Victim: Matthew Shepard
from Sipping with Snapped a true crime podcast · host Mary and Kylie
Almost Twenty-Four years ago, on October 7, 1998, in Laramie, Wyoming, Matthew Shepard was tied to a split-rail fence. The openly gay man was beaten and left for dead by Aaron McKinney and Russel Henderson just because they were homophobic. This senseless crime was heard around the world and after Matthew's death, the Hate Crimes Prevention Act was passed. This story is a reminder to love one another and just be kind!Join in on the conversation by friending us on Facebook "Sipping with Snapped a true crime podcast" or follow us on Instagram @sippingwithsnapped or twitter @sippingsnapped or send us an email [email protected] and please visit our website www.sippingwithsnapped.comOur music is written and preformed by Caleb Koch! You can find him on Instagram by clicking: creepyukelHate Crimes Prevention Act - justice.govMatthew Shepard Foundation - MatthewShepard.orgLOOKING FOR OUR PATREON? CLICK BELOW.....Support the show
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Almost Twenty-Four years ago, on October 7, 1998, in Laramie, Wyoming, Matthew Shepard was tied to a split-rail fence. The openly gay man was beaten and left for dead by Aaron McKinney and Russel Henderson just because they were homophobic. This senseless crime was heard around the world and after Matthew's death, the Hate Crimes Prevention Act was passed. This story is a reminder to love one another and just be kind! Join in on the conversation by friending us on Facebook ...
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Victim: Matthew Shepard
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