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Latest comment: 1 month ago by Tulzscha in topic Killing vs Murder, pt. 2

Social media reactions relating this event to Matthew Shepard

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I've seen a lot of social media reactions relating this event to the murder of Matthew Shepard, saying it shares some elements. I wanted to include that in the article but I only found one published source that briefly makes that connection. One of the major posts going around is by Brian McNaught. I don't think the post can be used in the article since it's on Facebook, though. In any case, I'm linking both here, maybe there will be more on this in the future.

  • Brian McNaught post
  • Tensley, Brandon (February 19, 2025). "Sam Nordquist's Death Highlights Violence Against Black Trans Men". Capital B News. Retrieved February 23, 2025.
  • Statement from Matthew Shepard Foundation on Facebook

Pingnova (talk) 21:41, 23 February 2025 (UTC)Reply

Killing vs Murder

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why is this referred to as just a "killing" not a murder? Will it be updated on conviction? 2600:1008:B0A0:F00F:9044:94DA:7A5:4F52 (talk) 01:09, 3 March 2025 (UTC)Reply

See WP:DEATHS Meters (talk) 01:18, 3 March 2025 (UTC)Reply
Yes, the title will be updated if any of the suspects get convicted. We assume the doctrine of "innocent until proven guilty" when we discuss crimes. 🌙Eclipse (she/they/all neostalkedits) 14:35, 8 March 2025 (UTC)Reply

Killing vs Murder, pt. 2

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Since two perpetrators including the apparent ringleader have now pleaded guilty to murder,[1][2] would it be acceptable to rename the page to "murder?" Or should it wait until all defendants have had their case resolved?--Tulzscha (talk) 22:19, 29 June 2026 (UTC)Reply

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