Matthew Wayne Shepard (December 1, 1976 – October 12, 1998) was an American student at the University of Wyoming who was beaten, tortured, and left to die near Laramie on October 6, 1998. [1]

Sep 25, 2015 · In 1998, two men, Aaron McKinney and Russell Henderson, abducted Matthew Shepard and drove him to a remote area where he was tied to a split-rail fence, beaten severely and left to die …

Matthew Shepard (born December 1, 1976, Casper, Wyoming, U.S.—died October 12, 1998, Fort Collins, Colorado) was an American college student who was severely beaten because of his sexual …

Oct 26, 2018 · Matthew Shepard died as a cultural age of innocence - some would say blissful ignorance - was coming to a close for America's millennials. The whir and warble of dial-up internet …

Nov 8, 2014 · University of Wyoming student Matthew Shepard, who was openly gay, was brutally beaten in October 1998 by Aaron McKinney and Russell Henderson. Shepard died several days …

Mar 11, 2025 · Explore Matthew Shepard's biography, his tragic murder at age 21, and its impact on LGBT rights, along with his legacy through activism.

Oct 12, 2023 · On the night of Oct. 7, 1998, he was robbed, severely beaten and tied to a fence on a desolate prairie outside Laramie by two men he met at a local bar — because he was gay. His death …

May 3, 2024 · We amplify the story of Matthew Shepard to inspire individuals, organizations and communities to embrace the dignity and equality of all people.

1 day ago · Executive summary Aaron McKinney and Russell Henderson were the two men who abducted, brutally beat, and left Matthew Shepard tied to a fence on October 6...

Oct 9, 2023 · Matthew Shepard, a homosexual student at the University of Wyoming, was beaten, tortured, and left to die near Laramie on October 6, 1998, night. He succumbed to his injuries almost …