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Jun 2020
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Episode 150: The Tragic Murder of Matthe...

Morbid Network | Wondery
About this episode
In our conclusion of this extremely difficult case, we discuss Matt's last days and the aftermath of his passing. His legacy far outreached the crime that took his life. We discuss the absurdity of the "gay panic" defense and also explain the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act.

We also cry. It's a doozy.

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