2024-10-07 03:28:15
Matthew Shepard knew his killer Aaron McKinney personally. They used meth together, had sexual relations, and were involved in drug dealing. The motive was not anti-gay hate. [Link][Link][Link] NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(3-0-14) Author
2024-10-07 14:19:08
I cannot fathom why anyone would seek to add additional context to this. Absolutely reeks of a hidden agenda. NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(4-0-1) Author
2024-10-07 15:54:23
NNN - you're quoting a theory and stating it as fact. The Guardian article also outlined that it is simply a theory made in a book on the case. Regardless, it's a completely unnecessary community note NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(4-0-1) Author
2024-10-08 00:29:21
The notion that Matthew Wayne Shepard knew his killer and that the murder was a lover's quarrel is a complete falsehood. McKinney and Henderson met Shepard the night of the murder and intended to rob him - their lawyers unsuccessfully claimed a gay panic defense. [Link] NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(1-0-0) Author