Tragedy in Laramie Shocks Wyoming Town
A brutal crime in Laramie links Matthew Shepard to Aaron McKinney and Russell Henderson, exposing a town divided by wealth and culture. The case draws national attention to hate, violence, and the uncertain futures of its residents, with rapid investigations unfolding after the assault and murder.
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Laramie
Wyo
Matthew Shepard
Switzerland
University of Wyoming
Aaron McKinney
Russell Henderson
America
Stephen M. Johnson
Universal Unitarian
Shepard
Aaron Kreifels
Fort Collins
Colo
McKinney
Henderson
Snowy Range Forest
Wyoming
Denise
Dopey
Poll finds anti gay violence seen as national risk
Time CNN poll of 1,036 adults after the Matthew Shepard murder shows 75 percent fear similar attacks in their communities. The survey, conducted by telephone, finds 39 percent view anti gay violence as very serious and 36 percent see it as serious. 82 percent say gays and straights deserve equal treatment.
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Wyoming
Time
CNN
Matthew Shepard
University of Wyoming
Laramie
Shepard
Homoas
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