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Jun 27, 2025 24 min

What Happened to Matthew Shepard?

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On October 7, 1998, Matthew Shepard, a 21-year-old University of Wyoming student, was brutally beaten and left to die in a field in Laramie, Wyoming. The attack sparked widespread outrage and led to a national conversation about hate crimes and LGBTQ+ rights. But what really happened to Matthew Shepard? In this video, we explore the tragic events surrounding his death, the trial of his killers, and the lasting impact of his legacy on the fight for equality and justice. - Follow the podcast on social media! Youtube - http://www.youtube.com/@StonedColdMurder Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/stonedcoldmurder/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@stonedcoldmurder X - https://x.com/stonedcoldpod - Follow the HOSTS on social media! Ky Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/chronic____chaos/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@chronic___chaos Queen Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/queenreafer/ Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@queenreafer?lang=en X - https://twitter.com/queenreafer Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/queenreafer/ Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCETeKorFC1rWRd2uTxHcSkg

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