Remembering those who lost their lives simply for loving the way they were born to love.
Kevin Clewer Bashed and Murdered 2004. Kevin was found in his apartment, by his father. He was stabbed 42 times in the back after a night out on the Halsted strip in Boystown Chicago. Kevin’s parents, Jim Clewer and Pam Cunningham, distributed tens of thousands of fliers, but both died suddenly within a week of each other in 2005 As of 2012 his murder is still unsolved.
Carsten Srock Bashed and Murdered 2012. Carsten was found, his limbs carved off. The body pieces were then wrapped in plastic bags and clingwrap, and left to sit in the apartment for around three weeks, and his head was partially cooked. Prosecutors believe he was “murdered for sexual pleasure.” The owner of the building was rescued by paramedics after attempting suicide. It was their arrival which led to the discovery.
Jessica Leidel Luis Bashed and Murdered 01/16/12. Jessica, a young transgender woman was beaten to death while in police custody in Cuba. She was intercepted at a traffic stop and randomly detained by authorities, who called her a "black, disgusting faggot," then beat her to death. Jessica,18, lived with her partner in Las Tunas.
Clinton "Billy" Lewis, Bashed and Murdered 05/01/11. Billy was shot and killed in his apartment in Elmira. Police say Louis Duffy, 20, killed him with a .40 caliber handgun. "Investigators worked through Mr Duffys story and were able to get him to ultimately confess to shooting Mr. Lewis in the head," --- Police Captain Joseph Kain
Clinton "Billy" Lewis, Bashed and Murdered 05/01/11. Billy was shot and killed in his apartment in Elmira. Police say Louis Duffy, 20, killed him with a .40 caliber handgun. "Investigators worked through Mr Duffys story and were able to get him to ultimately confess to shooting Mr. Lewis in the head," --- Police Captain Joseph Kain
Chris Skinner, Bashed and Murdered 10/18/09. Chris was killed after being beaten and driven over by an SUV at 3am on a Sunday at Victoria and Adelaide Streets in the eastern part of downtown Toronto after a birthday celebration for his sister. He later died in the hospital. Skinner was gay.
August Provost. Bashed and Murdered 6/30/09. In the early morning of Tuesday June 30, the body of 29-year-oldgay sailor Seaman August provost was found in a guard shack at Camp Pendleton in Oceanside
Michael Scott Goucher, Bashed and Murdered 020309. Michael a 21 year old U.S. Army Veteran was ambushed by two assailants and stabbed over 45 times on the side of a snowy road in Price township Pennsylvania.
Tylia Mack, Bashed and Murdered 8/26/09 Tylia was on her way to the Transgender Health & Empowerment Office in Washington DC with a friend when she was beaten to death in broad daylight on the side of a busy road.
Myra Ical, Bashed and Murdered Jan of 2010. Myra a transgender woman was found dead in a field in the Montrose neighborhood of Houston Texas. Police said her body was covered in bruises and showed signs that she tried to fight back.
If you know of someone who lost their life simply because they were gay, please let me know. Send an email to lifeandtimesofagayguy@yahoo.com with Eternal Flame in the subject header and I'll include your submission.
If you know of someone who lost their life simply because they were gay, please let me know. Send an email to lifeandtimesofagayguy@yahoo.com with Eternal Flame in the subject header and I'll include your submission.