Redhanded

Content Warning - this episode contains quotes pertaining to homophobic and discriminatory language which some listeners may find upsetting. Listener discretion is advised. On the 7th of October 1998, 21-year old Matthew Shepard was found tied to a prairie fence at the end of a remote dirt track in Laramie, Wyoming. The young gay man had been pistol-whipped in the head over 20 times, and his brain stem had been crushed. He died 6 days later in hospital.  This case went on to become arguably the most infamous gay hate crime in modern history, and for many Matthew became a martyr.  In this episode, the girls examine what happened that night, the defendants’ muddled legal decisions, and the latest "bombshell evidence"… UK Live Tour Tickets go on sale 10am BST, Friday, 25th June 2021: https://www.gigsandtours.com/tour/redhanded Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/redhanded Vote for us as Listeners’ Choice in the British Podcast Awards here: https://www.britishpodcastawards.com/vote Pre-order a copy of the bo