as a rape victim who fell into addiction, thank you for describing the process so compassionately and accurately. people often just don’t understand

@sarah_loves_mittens

Жыл бұрын

And those of us who do wish we (and you) didn't (understand). Its crazy cause all you want is silence but then the slience is deafening...and uncomfortable. Maybe thats just me... The whole thing effin sucks and isn't fair. Stay strong friend. 💛

@xlnuniex

Жыл бұрын

I know your pain. But the strength it takes to overcome, shows just how strong we are. Best wishes and lots of love to you!

@Bailemos888

Жыл бұрын

So sorry you were raped, wishing you healing.

@theoldblood3804

Жыл бұрын

I understand but you don't need to be raped to want to escape. And no one understands.

@HorkPorkler

Жыл бұрын

Me too

I'm 41 now, but as a gay teen when he was killed, this story still hits hard. His parents have done amazing work in his name. Thank you for telling this with such care. While it doesnt help much, knowing those two monsters are still in prison 24 years later, and have the rest of their lifetimes to go, gives some comfort to me. RIP Matt 💖

@warweaponx6629

24 күн бұрын

His killers were junkies and both bisexual who had sexual relations with him. Matthew was a drug dealer that’s why he was murdered. They wanted the drugs. There’s plenty of truth out there on this subject.

@emeraldkrown848

23 күн бұрын

Matthew most likely died due to a dr*g deal gone bad. He was dealing to a former lover.

27:43 Thank you so much for that. My blood was boiling, and you let it out for me. What a sweet, beautiful man he was! He has my utmost respect.

@reneetubeaddict9757

Жыл бұрын

Indeed! Huge respect for Gilles ❤

I am so glad that his last moment's were with a compassionate person who offered him words of comfort.🙏💔😰 Seeing their son as he was, so injured, and having to hear reports of how he suffered, must have been devastatingly unbearable.

This is honestly heartbreaking! I'm a father of a Gay son.. I'm not sure what I would even do if this was my son.. Well, I know what I would try to do! It's so hard to not cry while listening to this... "2 tear marks thru the blood on his face" THANK YOU!!! Idk how u haven't cried while reading it! You the man!!!

@whiteboyrob8195

Жыл бұрын

Father of a gay son isn’t doing shit

@reynaldoortiz2576

9 ай бұрын

Thank you 🙏

Matthew is so adorable. That precious, innocent looking baby face. How could anybody hurt him? It's so sad 😞 😔 😟

@emeraldkrown848

23 күн бұрын

Matthew most likely died due to a dr*g deal gone bad. He was dealing to a former lover.

The fact that this happened to him before was something I didn't know. I was in middle school when this happened and I remembered being angry, to the point of tears at what was done to him.

@warweaponx6629

24 күн бұрын

Well if it’s any consolation it’s not true. Both his killers were strung out bisexual junkies that had sexual relations with him in the past before his killing. Matthew was a drug dealer of meth and he was killed for the drugs. Plenty of retelling of the truth on KZread if you look. A gay man posted a great video on Free Press KZread channel detailing all of the true details.

Oof. I came out to my Mom on October 8, 1998. She was loving in her reply. We went for a walk with the dog and then came home and sat on the picnic table in the backyard as the sun set. I was sitting on the table and she was on the bench. She suddenly wrapped her arm around my leg and laid her head on my knee and quietly shed a few tears. I asked her what the tears were for. She told me that the world can be a cruel place. That she was worried that I would be the victim of hate/violence. It was a precious moment. And then a few days later the story of Matthew Shepard really broke and became national news. It was a very hard time for my mom (and me). I will always remember my coming out story coinciding with this tragedy and it bringing me and mom closer. Tori Amos would later write a song called Merman which she would dedicate to Matthew Shepard in her concerts. While the lyrics are quite elusive, the song itself is just gorgeous and is a perfect anthem for any special person gone too soon. Thanks for covering this one 💕

@MultiMoo20

Жыл бұрын

As a mother, your Mom’s thoughts were exactly mine. Neither of my sons came out as gay, but it wouldn’t have mattered except for what your Mom expressed to you. I sincerely hope your life has been filled with more love than hate!!!❤🙏🏼

@virginiaforbes6381

Жыл бұрын

Thank you David ! Give your mom a great big hug ! You're so lucky. 🥰

@lou106

Жыл бұрын

You and your mum sound precious ❤ made me well up x

@DeborahMoffett

Жыл бұрын

Lucky you have such beautiful caring mother glad you told her look after yourself world not nice or safe place 🍾🍾🥂🥂

@stephanieann622

10 ай бұрын

I don’t know your mom but I absolutely love her. She is the epitome of a real mom. We love our kids with our whole soul, regardless of anything else. I hope you are doing good and haven’t experienced any hate from stupid people ❤

I remember when this happened. I still think about this horrible crime. He was such a beautiful young man. I still cry when I think about it. My heart goes out to his friends and family. RIP little Angel.

@deniserossiter1059

Жыл бұрын

Me too. I remember it vividly. The horror of it all. The stupid & disgusting actions of the Westboro church. Those horrible signs being held by children indoctrinated into the hate. It was shocking & unbelievable.

@candancecarmean770

Жыл бұрын

@@deniserossiter1059 it must have been the first time you realized that people murdered for prejudice reasons. I think that is why I remember it so vividly. I am glad he is remembered. He was a beautiful young man.

His friends dressing up as angels when those church people were saying he would go to hell because of his sexuality was such a touching thing to do. Mad respect for them.

@lilithdvs13

Жыл бұрын

Real friends would have pointed out to him that was he was going to hell while he had been still alive, so that he could repent and find his way. It’s too late now. Between these “friends” who enabled him and the Westburo Baptist Church, the Church definitely has more of his interest at heart.

@pL-uto

Жыл бұрын

@@lilithdvs13 If that is what you believe, by all means, go for it.

@queenofnyc5584

Жыл бұрын

@@lilithdvs13 who are you to tell anybody where theyre going when you never been there or know if it even exist. Where’s the proof of hell and thats where people go? Did the dead come and tell you that?

@queenofnyc5584

Жыл бұрын

@@lilithdvs13 “it’s too late” what’s too late? You religious folks talk like y’all know anything about life. Just stop talking and keep that man made nonsense to yourself.

@crayCray420

Жыл бұрын

​@@lilithdvs13 well your name is correct

Anytime a monster says, "I blacked out," I get so annoyed.

I totally agree with you regarding Westboro Baptist Church. Yes even us Aussies have heard and seen these grubs in action.

@almasarajlic6488

4 ай бұрын

These sickos applied for an Australian visa so they can picket Heath Ledger's funeral. The immigration department told them where they can stick their application.

Thank you for covering this, as a gay man living with today’s freedoms and ongoing prejudices. Matthew Shepherds story is important for any decade. A video essay delivered with respect and professionalism, as always. Much respect!!

@jafl2183

Жыл бұрын

I have your back no matter what..as a vet, I fought for EVERY American....this type of ignorance is disgusting

@AmpAttacks

Жыл бұрын

@@jafl2183 thank you for your service you are what Americans should strive to be

@retard_activated

Жыл бұрын

@@jafl2183 Thank you for your service! 💖

@cnelson1614

Жыл бұрын

With crap like this being all too common, no wonder extra terrestrial don't make themselves known

@richardneedham13

Жыл бұрын

If you say so...

I’m curious if you ever covered the case of James Byrd Jr, the man who was dragged behind a truck and killed in Jasper, TX

@demartin975

Жыл бұрын

THIS⬆️⬆️⬆️

@carolynhorne9863

Жыл бұрын

Of course not.

@nodaysoff2358

Жыл бұрын

Now THAT was a truly disgusting crime.

@hollywhatley5510

Жыл бұрын

Jiles, please cover this case! I spent many summers in the Jasper/Beaumont area because I'm over here in Louisiana... but collectively, this area swept that case under the rug

@wresltgal

Жыл бұрын

@@nodaysoff2358 I remember when I was younger I watched the movie and I never realized it was a true story until I got older and looked it up

I admire the time, effort, and compassion you put into telling these stories. You give these victims of crime legacy. Thank you.

@Screencappedhats

Жыл бұрын

​@@fgoogleinthea7475 snowflake is spring😅

@warweaponx6629

24 күн бұрын

Well this particular story is not true. His killers were bisexual and drug addicts who killed their drug dealer. Yep Matthew was their drug dealer

This case breaks my heart every time. I’m constantly in awe of his parents’ incredible strength and advocacy. And every time I hear iterations of ‘the gay panic defense’ being used I’m just disgusted. My time living in in a well established LGBTQ+ community were the best and most liberating years of my life after growing up and finishing high school in a much more conservative, ‘don’t ask don’t tell’ area of Sydney where as a woman, attitudes towards me or my friends being open about anything outside completely heteronormative thought or behaviour was labeled as attention seeking, being ‘slutty’, or some kind of spectacle for our peer groups to gawk at like we were a carnival freak show for their entertainment. Taking a girl to my tenth grade formal was treated like tabloid gossip, and that was in 2003. Living in a different environment that was open, supportive, non judgmental and where the entire community even if they personally weren’t LGBT stood up for everyone’s rights and freedoms allowed me to grow into adulthood not feeling I should hide anything or be ashamed. The fact we still need and have communities in every major western city to embrace who we are and feel safe to be open about our sexuality after so long and all the progress that has been made is so sad though and shows how far we still have to go.

This story has been burned in my brain since I learned about it 15+ years ago 😭 thank you for sharing Matthew’s story

@RowanWarren78

Жыл бұрын

Unfortunately, I've seen more anti-lgbtq comments under videos on subjects like this lately (the last year or so). It's something I think we should keep an eye on.

@sarah_loves_mittens

Жыл бұрын

Did you watch the movie based on his life?

@mckid2683

Жыл бұрын

@@sarah_loves_mittens Whats the movie called?

@jafl2183

Жыл бұрын

@@RowanWarren78 gotta thank those Trump inbred hillbillies for this nonsense

@chickenlittle5095

Жыл бұрын

@@RowanWarren78 When you see the rubbish that some militant humans spew on social media, it brews hatred. When you have a trans woman saying her designer ‘bag’ is better than womens natural ‘bags’ they are starting something that doesn’t need to be started…. For example.

The idea that the activists thought the author was homophobic isn’t flawed because the author of the book has internalized homophobia. You can definitely be prejudiced against your own kind of people and he definitely was to write this book. He’s as hateful as the church members cuz who asked you to smear his name? Someone having a history of drug problems doesn’t make them less worthy of life and it’s disgusting that he whittled it down to that and sought to tarnish his name and story after his death

Hate crimes stand next to crimes involving children for me. My brain can't make enough rounds to even begin to understand why and how someone can hate someone for whom they are, so much. It baffles me. As does others. Just...vile. 💔

I’m gay. He ran into them on my 3rd birthday. Having said that, I knew some details of the case but never wanted to go into it much. This case is very personal to me. I had no idea he was tiny at 5’2”. That’s what makes me more mad. They wanted to beat up a gay guy for fun. They hated gays so much to point where they inserted themselves into a gay friendly space. This case makes me mad to the point where there are no words. Edit: I’m not sure if he stopped growing, but 5’2”? That is cruel and evil. He was more than likely weaker than the monsters. I’m mad. I’m mad. The poor thing. I would be so ugly. Matthew’s parents have a notion of grace; I would never have suggested to leave the death penalty behind. Aaron deserves it. I don’t care how mean I sound. I’m gay. And LGBTQ+ folks want to be left alone.

@l0kn0xx83

Жыл бұрын

Poor young man*

@LaneCormier

Жыл бұрын

@@l0kn0xx83 I know what I said. I get what you mean by correcting me, but clearly I don’t see Matthew as a thing. I’m internally angry about this case. And have been for a decade almost.

You genuinely have a gift to keep the focus on the victims as much as possible which in this day and age of people focusing more on killers it makes me proud to have been subbed since season one

@buggiebuild1

Жыл бұрын

He sooo does, I can’t watch it all the way, through yet, even though I’ve heard of it, 🥲he was a human being, Jiles always seems to expressed something at the same moment I’m feeling it like boiling up to my head, very important upload,,✌🏻

@ShannonMichelle7937

Жыл бұрын

Very true. Jiles is a top tier story teller.

@blanchfor

Жыл бұрын

Subbed since season one as well. This channels dedication to the victims is rock solid and his snipes at the monsters are a great comedy break in the middle of all the horribleness.

@lilithdvs13

Жыл бұрын

In this case the victim was the monster so it makes sense to focus on the monster because well, that’s the show.

@hollywhatley5510

Жыл бұрын

@@lilithdvs13 wait, what? Yo boy got jokes

I had no idea that Shepard had such awful experiences before he was attacked and killed. Thanks for sharing.

Thank you for such a well researched, sensitively written piece. As someone who was beaten up several times in high school due to my sexuality, your video was very hard to get through. But his story needs to be heard and I genuinely thank you for telling it. 🙏

Thank you for your support throughout the video Giles. Adding the (first) helpline numbers along with the ones you always add at the end, gave me goosebumps. Like so many others, I've faced roaches like the two but only verbally. This is the kind of world we live in so I like to believe that for every roach of a person there are at least three thoughtful, kind and compassionate souls. Thank you for being one of the 'at least three' group Giles, you're making a huge difference. 🙏🏼🌷🌸

@geraldinenolan6312

Жыл бұрын

I like to believe the ratio is much higher. Loads of beautiful souls in this world. We don't get noticed. We just live right, don't harm others, and take the risk of standing up for others. I hate bullies and will ALWAYS step up... and I'm an older female. I've never had a problem doing this cos bullies are afraid of anyone who challenges them. RIP Matthew and all the other gay men (in particular). Let these murders rot in hell. I'm sure they'll have the opportunity to explore their sexuality in prison. Hopefully.

I listen to a lot of true crime and as a gay man this is one of two cases that really hit close to home, the other being the murder of Gabriel Fernandez, a an 8 year boy who died after years of abuse at the hands of his mother and stepfather. While the parents abused all of Gabriel's siblings, he was singled out for the worst of it because he was perceived as gay by his parents.

@nikkydalby7126

Жыл бұрын

Not that it’s any consolation, but Gabriels “mother” (she doesn’t deserve that title) got some of her dues handed back to her in prison. Sliced with a tuna can lid & hot water dumped on her. She’s been bested multiple times too. The women hate her

@redlamina5937

Жыл бұрын

@@nikkydalby7126 makes me feel a bit better that poor baby💔

@gordonaliasme1104

Жыл бұрын

​​​@@nikkydalby7126Thank you, jail justice is good

@TheLadymac1982

Жыл бұрын

@@nikkydalby7126😅 that’s the best news I’ve heard when it comes to that story!! I wish I could put money of her attackers books!!

@TheLadymac1982

Жыл бұрын

That story was beyond heartbreaking! What evidence did she & her satanic boyfriend have that proved he was gay?? Most 8yrs don’t even know what gay is! And the crazy thing is she let her gay brother & his lover raise him! Hell is too good for her! I hope there’s another place way worse when she dies!

Hearing that Matthew’s friends dressed as angles at his funeral almost brought me to tears.

Thank you for the presentation. This young man was so much more than "his sexuality" as many are. He was bright, creative and things you touched on that many people didn't know, that he spoke other languages, and his many other great attributes. I so wish the rest of the world would stop focusing on "sexual identity " and look more upon a person's "humanity" and that which they contribute so wonderfully to this world

I'm disgusted to be a human sometimes. Animals aren't this cruel. RIP Mathew. ❤ My heart goes out to his family.

@DoctorPorkenfries

Жыл бұрын

Dolphins are.

@geraldinenolan6312

Жыл бұрын

We have to remember that the VAST majority of humans on this planet are good people. Never let monsters like this change your mind about that. Maybe good people need to be more vocal and active in ridding the world of these devil's?

@geraldinenolan6312

Жыл бұрын

@DoctorPorkenfries yes dolphins.. like other species can show cruelty etc in our eyes .... but nothing compared to humans

@LifeEnemy

Жыл бұрын

To be fair, animals can be pretty fucking cruel at times too. It's just usually motivated by basic needs like food or mates, rather than outright bigotry

@ottomattix86

Жыл бұрын

Cats.

Westboro makes my blood absolutely boil. Thank you for covering this one.

I definitely remember when this story happened, I was just about to enter my final months of middle school and believe me everybody that I knew regardless of where they were on whatever scale were all horrified by this. We have family ties in Colorado, going back several generations, mostly around Boulder and Brush, Colorado. Our family is kind of old-school and somewhat traditional. But I'll never forget when the story broke. We were all sitting and eating dinner and we stopped in our tracks and listened to what happened to this poor kid. Regardless of anybody's feelings about it. I had never seen my parents so shaken. Our neighbors came over too and one of them who had known my family for a long time just looked white as a ghost. None of us knew the Shepherds, but coming from that part of the country, especially the more rural areas. You have a bond with people out there and we were all utterly beside ourselves with shock and anger at these two animals and that's what they were. I'll never forget the look on my dad's face. He just shook his head and said: "You know how we raised you, son, with love and faith....there is nothing that those boys did that God approves....they are evil." Westboro is NO "Church"

27:34 appreciate how you keep your personal commentary brief, and moments like this are why are I subscribed. that goes double for me, and the horse they rode in on

It always amazes me how people can have so much hate. How they can hate someone for just existing.

@jordanwashington4662

Жыл бұрын

Cuz men like men more than women but some get mad about it

@geraldwarren6438

Жыл бұрын

Moshopyadi just imagine how black slaves felt when they went thru worst just for being black. I'd love to see/hear Jiles cover their story!

@jafl2183

Жыл бұрын

Because they're raised by ignorant parents

@carolynhorne9863

Жыл бұрын

@@geraldwarren6438 yes and the hanging the brutality that goes on with the cops, it amazes me that Obama didn't pass a hate crime bill for black people.🙄

@hollywhatley5510

Жыл бұрын

@@carolynhorne9863 no one else has either, why exactly was it Obama's responsibility?

How Matthew stayed alive through that torture and terror is unreal. He is the toughest man and fought to live. Guarantee these little bitches that killed him couldn’t like Matthew

This crime was absolutely vile, I remember this and is so heartbreaking! Thank you Jiles for remembering Matthew and describing the violence , hate and evil people have towards others! ☮️

You had me at “Two tear marks down his bloody face…” ( not verbatim)…. Mathew’s journey is over. He is HOME. It was his journey to alert and cause a change of EPIC /ICONIC Proportions. HE SUCCEEDED. REST EZ YOUNG MAN - turned in to a spirit that WE WILL ALL REMEMBER FOREVER.

@ecthelion222

Жыл бұрын

And he did cause change. This was National news at the time. I remember how depressing it was and how disheartening seeing someone very much like myself be… physically destroyed. I followed the case with earnest bc I was growing up in a place just as narrow minded as where Mathew grew up. I was tormented and I remember being freaked out by this too. It’s so depressing ppl can’t just be themselves without fear of retribution for being born.

@2TexasTuff

Жыл бұрын

@@ecthelion222 YOU ARE AN AMAZING BEAUTIFUL SOUL. Love is love- whether its a person of ANY gender, preference, size, color, beliefs/ non- beliefs and on and on. I have had the most humbling honor to continue 40yr bff relationships with my rainbow/ hilarious friends. I am glad to know you thru this comment section. YOU BE YOU !!!🌈🫶🏽❤️👏🙏🏼

Thank you for this video! What an absolutely amazing tribute to Matthew Shepard, and his story. What he went through was so horrible, and I can't even imagine the pain he suffered. He was able to leave behind a beautiful legacy and although he may have been struggling with his identity, he sure left a lasting impression of the beautiful person he was struggling to become for years ahead. RIP Matthew #GONEBUTNOTFORGOTTEN🌈🙏

@alphaintuition1

Жыл бұрын

🍎To make it even greater...it might sound more professional/mature leaving out "SCOFFING commentaries" though?

@SpartacusErectus

Жыл бұрын

@@alphaintuition1 don't read her comment. 🤡

@rydz656

Жыл бұрын

He deserved it, he was purposely spreading aids.

@CoExist64

Жыл бұрын

@Shellys, beautiful words and tribute. Thank you 🌈🙏🏾

@22ergie

Жыл бұрын

@@alphaintuition1 What are you on about, genius?

I have a big problem with the 'it was all about drugs' insinuated in the book and here is why. When Aaron was being tried, he came up with every single excuse in the book as to why the crime was justified or at least what the extenuating circumstances. If it WAS all about drugs, then Aaron would have used that excuse as it would have dropped the hate crime label and could possibly have allowed for parole after say 30 years. So no, maybe drugs played some part but I truly believe it was initially all about bigotry and hate and going to Mathew's house and stealing any drugs was an afterthought.

@demartin975

Жыл бұрын

💯 Absolutely. Even if they did know each other or have “known” each other. STILL a hate crime. STILL a horrific situation. Aaron is STILL a monster. Just possibly a self hating one.

@sarah_loves_mittens

Жыл бұрын

So I fell down a rabbit hole this morning with the book and a documentary called my friend Matthew and it seems to be in the comments about the documentary review that people are defending the book and then they throw out some accusations... Like they name their source but I can't find those sources available to the public. The like in the same breath that they are defending every word in the book they're making these accusations and I don't know what to think of any of it now.

Thanks!

@thisisMONSTERS

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

This story breaks my heart! How can people be so mean and hateful?! This should never have happened!

This horrific and tragic event did have a silver lining... It forced a nation to see the atrocities the lgbtq+ community lived in fear of for simply living their truth. Matthew's death was not in vain.

@mrmadmanc2.503

Жыл бұрын

Shut up

@mikehawkisbig9791

Жыл бұрын

Yeah it did force the nation to see fear mongering propaganda to further push the narrative of how hard gays have it in America, yeah maybe in the 1920’s

@malik9.228

Жыл бұрын

yes, it was a big win for the gay lobby.

Holy shit that opening description of the guy riding his bike and finding Matthew strung up on the fence like a "scarecrow" was absolutely chilling. That is just horrific. I very vividly remember when this happened, and seeing several things on the news about it, but never knew any of the details about hiw he was found. It was the first time I had ever heard of the Westboro Baptist Church, too. It's just an absolutely heartbreaking incident, and I can't imagine how they could've done something so horrific to that young man.

@nikkydalby7126

Жыл бұрын

I didn’t read the title before clicking so I thought maybe the motorcycle guy was about to get ambushed or tricked or something. Thank God this motorcyclist stopped. I can’t even imagine sitting in the elements for 15 hours tied up & probably wishing he could just die so everything would be over.

@Ruth78620

5 ай бұрын

That Westwood Baptist "church" are the most disgusting, vile ignorant evil degenerates I've ever had the misfortune of hearing! All they spew is pure hatred.

This case has always broken my heart, poor Mathew so frigging awful. R.I.P Mathew 🕊

@lavelhare3723

11 ай бұрын

😢🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿

@BB-pt9hv

9 ай бұрын

Same, I heard of this when I was a little kid and the imagery has always been so haunting. Absolutely horrible what Matthew went through he was such a loving soul it seemed like. Prejudice is never okay

@dr.loomis4221

9 ай бұрын

It's the price he paid for being a meth dealer

@jeffslote9671

8 ай бұрын

@@BB-pt9hvhis murder had nothing to do with being gay

Brilliant investigative reporting & coverage on a very disturbing & nothing but hate filled crime. Thank you for providing services for victims suffering. Your advertising of these services will more than likely save someone’s life ❤❤❤

That really made me so happy to hear you say what most of us feel about the Westboro Baptist Church...they deserve nothing but the worst in life...

@MultiMoo20

Жыл бұрын

FACTS

@stoneloc8979

Жыл бұрын

They were payed opps from right wing organizations to stop a anti hate from getting passed just like those organizations that got all the people to storm the capital building.

@renejean2523

Жыл бұрын

They're just following what's in the Bible. Nothing more.

Was just about to go to bed. Guess I’ll have to wait now. 😆

I'm livid! As a Christian it is so repulsive that there are other "Christians" who actually conduct themselves this way. This story was so heartbreaking. I hope Matthew is finally resting in peace 😪💔

@CoExist64

Жыл бұрын

As a Christian I feel the same way. That church only had a few members but they brought hate to every event. They even had their children wearing shirts like that, now imagine how these kids must feel or act if they’ve grown up and find they’re gay. It’s evil, pure evil.

@ThisIsJ.Nicole

Жыл бұрын

Same. This was just heartbreaking

@tonysaldzna2226

Жыл бұрын

Jewlii123 You hope Matthew is finally resting in peace? If you're a Christian than you know if he is resting in peace. People get a lot of the messages wrong. Bible says to love the sinner and hate the sin. But they hate the sinner and harm them. Cowards is what they're.

@CoExist64

Жыл бұрын

@@tonysaldzna2226 Yes, he is resting in peace. Took me a long time but the closer I became to God, the easier it was to love everyone. Religion is man-made, therefore like man it has faults. Having a true relationship with Jesus and God is what a Christian is, in my humble opinion, which makes it easier to understand not hating anyone regardless of what they do. Can’t say that when I witness certain things I get very angry, but to wish harm upon them makes me just as bad. Good comments here, God bless you all

@lavelhare3723

11 ай бұрын

​@@CoExist64true

I remember when this took place..I had a young son at the time and my heart was broken for this family. Glad you brought this story back it deserves to be told again. Truly heartbreaking prayers always w his family. RIP Matthew..fly high angel

This release is vital as hell for the discourse going on right now. I hope you will not mind me referencing this during a stream/discussion. I remember when this happened and how much of a warning call this was, especially since we don't live far away... Part of why I want to include it is specifically because younger people these days are distanced enough at this point to think it is a historical story, with no familiarity with the fear or with the fact that this man's death was one of the loudest calls to action for the modern queer community and is directly responsible, alongside Brandon Teena (are you releasing one on him too??) And his death, for the political changes that we've been witness to for the last 20 years. A sad time, a horrible legacy, but a life of high value and consequence. It still makes my stomach flip to think about this report in the news.

In Topeka, Ks a LGBT safe house was set up across the street from a Westboro Baptist Church. When they complained the owners of the house painted the outside rainbow colors to further piss them off. 😂

@nodaysoff2358

Жыл бұрын

More hypocrisy from the “LOVE” crowd here I see. How many members of that church have all the disgusting diseases the alphabet crowd has !?

@MultiMoo20

Жыл бұрын

Awesome ❤

@combatepistemologist8382

Жыл бұрын

I also remember how the Hell's Angels started shielding mourners at funerals targeted by Westboro. The police told Westboro they "could not guarantee their safety" if they picketed, and Westboro began backing off. This protective force has since morphed into a more mainstream organization, the Patriot Guard Riders.

@MultiMoo20

Жыл бұрын

@@combatepistemologist8382 it’s it an awesome group of bikers!!! God bless them!!❤️

@Taybrian1

Жыл бұрын

My favorite kind of revenge is petty.

This story is fucking heartbreaking. Such hatred is unfathomable to me, both from the killers and that so-called ‘church’

Thanks

@thisisMONSTERS

Жыл бұрын

Thanks to you!

Thank you for the care and respect you showed toward Matthew and our communities

I cried so much when I learned about this case. I was only 10 when I watched a crime show episode about him. My Mom couldn't understand why I was crying because the show was in English and I was the only one who understood the narrator. I still don't understand why nice people suffer these crimes.

@buggiebuild1

Жыл бұрын

I think the same thing, he was such an innocent young man, who had evil upon him from a younger age, only to end up with more evil, I’m sorry you had to watch at 10, I was in my early 20s when it happened, but it rocked my brain, I’ll never understand how anyone could do this to another human who was doing absolutely nothing to them to earn that kind of death🥲,✌🏻💕🙏🏻

@eleanorchorao4875

Жыл бұрын

Crying right now.

I remember about this when it happened and I remember it being hard for me to fathom how evil people could be. Matthew went thru unimaginable horror. It still hard to wrap my mind around how someone could have so much hate for anyone let alone someone who never wronged them in any way. I hope those two never ever get a moments peace and I hope they are haunted by what they did every single day. Rip Matthew

@carolw8579

Жыл бұрын

Most likely those perps have been raped while in prison So, who's gay now?

@Theresa89

Жыл бұрын

Hear! Hear! 👍🏼

@buggiebuild1

Жыл бұрын

I still can’t believe what they did to him, it doesn’t make sense for them to have been in that bar. Other than hate, I can’t get through this one all the way yet, I forgot it’s brutality, well, I blocked it out, and it’s a very important upload, it will never not be important ,as long as evil is around us🥲,,,✌🏻

@lilithdvs13

Жыл бұрын

Watch the video til the end. It wasn’t a hate crime. He was just a junkie that got caught, then the alphabet community ran with it to sell their political agenda.

This crime was one of many low points for humanity as a whole. It wasn't simply the event itself... but the fallout, where you saw some of the worst people come alive to protest the handling of the crime, the act that was passed afterward, and LGBTQ acceptance to this day. These are people that wake up every morning unlike Matthew, they breathe free air, they drive their cars, have coffee, cupcakes, celebrate birthdays and Christmases while having hate in their disgusting hearts. Unforgivable. Especially when it comes from the mouths of "religious" people and politicians.

God bless you and your channels commitment to social justice. As a gay man, Matthew Shepard will always be a symbol of hope, endurance, and pride. Thanks for creating this tribute to Matthew!

Aside from the initial coverage I've avoided any movies/Documentaries on this case because I knew I wouldn't be able to handle it. Thank you for doing an amazing job of making something so brutal digestible.

I saw a presentation of the play, “The Laramie Project” back in 2005 which was put on by a high school in PA. It was outstanding & I praise the courage those teen had to produce the play. Of course, those idiots were outside protesting. Unbelievable. I wanted to spit at them

This used to happen daily to black ppl, only they never got justice. Hating someone for something they were born with is the most disgusting type of crime out there. Rip Matthew. You were a beautiful person, inside and out.

There was a movie about this. It breaks my heart. I don’t understand why humans are so cruel. Matthew wasn’t hurting anyone. RIP beautiful boy!!! ❤

When I saw the title of the story, my heart sank. I remember this like it was yesterday. So awful. Thank you for covering it.

This poor baby haunts all of us who knew his story. Nobody deserves this, no matter what. Just heartbreaking. Thank you Giles for being you. You do it the best. Blessings to you and your followers 💚

I have watched all of your videos on your channel. This one shook me and my heart breaks for this young man and his family and friends. Thank you for covering it and bringing this horrific tragedy to more people so we can all take a stand against hatred!

@lilithdvs13

Жыл бұрын

He tried to rape another man. Sounds like he fucked around and found out.

@Drew_goo

Жыл бұрын

@@lilithdvs13 no

@addicted2yarn681

Жыл бұрын

@@lilithdvs13 I feel like that may not have been accurate. I know that the author indicated that was the truth but I feel like that would have been brought out in court if it had been.

This case is absolutely heartbreaking. Matthew Sheppard was a wonderful young man who deserved better.

Thank you for making this. It’s nice to see that you’re a sane human being.

@joaquimrodriguez8961

Жыл бұрын

He's not the only one, read the comments, an you'll see.

I came face to face with some of those idiots, from the Westboro Baptist Church. I attended a LGBT+ fundraiser, in Harrisburg, PA. It was a screening of a documentary called "Jim in Bold" My gay friend had to hold his Mom back, when they were screaming at us that we were going to burn in Hell, etc...

@Taybrian1

Жыл бұрын

Should have let Mom go. Could have filmed it and let Mom go feral on them.

Thank you for covering this case. As a gay man it breaks my heart how callous some people can be towards others just for being "different", especially considering we're all "different".

One of the most heart breaking cases I’ve ever heard. RIP Matt you’ll never be forgotten

So glad to hear your voice ❤️

Maybe it's just because I grew up in Fort Collins while this happened but I always remembered Matthew Shephard's name and had no idea about the names of the perpetrators. This is one instance in which the media did a good job highlighting the victim and not glorifying the monsters who did it.

I cant imagine not wanting to bury my child because people would defile his grave. Rest in peace, Matthew.

You are so respectful to all good people. I freaking love this channel.

Wow, I was blown away by the grace and tenderness with which you handled this abysmal tragedy. I clearly remember this crime and all the feeding frenzy that so called Christians engaged in made me ashamed of this country I live in. Despicable and disgusting are just two words I attached to this American shame.

I remember this story when it happened all those years ago. Sadly, its one of those stories that has always stuck with me. Matthew is not forgotten by a person who never met him 💙 RIP Matthew

I love this channel so much, you give the respect to the victims and speak out against hate and violence while also providing sources to get help and support. I love you 💕

I will never forget Matthew's story. Such a horrific death for a sweet soul 😥😥 i pray he is resting peacefully

They're truly monsters.

Me and my wife have both had the discussion.. if our son comes home with a boyfriend, the couple will be treated just as cordially. Love is beautiful in all shapes and forms. Now we can only hope the world will feel the same. That these monsters will see the errors of their hate

@jordanwashington4662

Жыл бұрын

Even your husband prefers a man over you all men have to hide that. Most men want men but since you have him children he has to keep the family but most men even with wives and kids want or prefer men. That’s why women get treated so bad

I’ve never heard this story but… this was a hard one! His last few years were just so tragic. I will never understand the hate placed upon people based on their sexuality. The two who did it and those who picketed during his funeral are monsters!

As a survivor of SA thank you for handling the subject with such compassion and kindness! You always are so gentle and thoughtful! I applaud you 😊

This story was the day I fully accepted my child.

@nikkydalby7126

Жыл бұрын

Can I genuinely ask why you didn’t before hand? I’m not trying to bash you in any way, however I am genuinely curious how a parent doesn’t accept when their child is gay. I know I’m from a younger generation & I’m pretty accepting of most things. Was it disappointment or something deeper?

It's insane that people chose to do this to someone simply because of something as minor as sexual orientation. We're doomed as a species.

I remember this well. My brother's murder was overshadowed by this case! My Brother Timmy was gay and stabbed 7 times in the chest and 1 in the back hitting his liver! But what killed him was being tossed off the roof of a 12-story apt building by at least 3 people! A friend that worked with Tim said he heard steet talk he was robbed by 3 guys that tricked him onto the roof to drink and smoke weed! My Momma took it hard! He was on life support only till we visited! Drove back to Ohio from FL to pick my Momma up "near Lake Erie" and then drive back S. To Cincinnati Trama! We Both cried when they turned life support off! Omg, he tried to breath, choked bad, and I yelled to turn it back on! Hurry! But the doctors said it was normal! An to wait a minute or So! He was right..long drive back home and alone 19 hours back to FL alone! It only took me 13 1/2 to drive up! Ugh* this post was hard...

@virginiaforbes6381

Жыл бұрын

OMG.....so sorry Alan. How old was your brother? Are your brothers killers in prison?

I remember this story from years ago. It broke my heart then and breaks my heart now.

This is such a horrible story! Thank you for covering it. And ty for giving a lot of info about Matthew, I remember him more than them. This was definitely a hate crime. I had never heard this whole story, it's even more horrific than I thought. Ty also for putting up support numbers at the end of your videos for Lgbtq+ or dv survival. 💜

@GabrielTheMagolorMain

Жыл бұрын

That is so true about this tragedy, Matthew is remembered more, it always should be that way.

crying. . . thx for retelling a story that can never be forgotten

Thank you, Giles, for telling Matthew's story, speaking up for the queer community, and calling out the WBC for being a disgusting, hateful collection of scumbags. Love will always win 🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️

Thank you for this respectful and thoughtful video. Cheers Jiles.

@thisisMONSTERS

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

I am not excited for this sad story, but always look forward to the story being told. Gilles is an amazing story teller.

@Hmclaren-vc8vf

Жыл бұрын

One of the best KZread has to offer IMHO 😉👍

Imagine protesting like that at a funeral! 🤯 just as despicable as the ones who committed the crime in my eyes. I detest religious bigotry 😤 What a heartbreaking story 😔 RIP Matthew

@Tsumami__

Жыл бұрын

They’ve done it all over the country. Not just at LGBTQ+ or more left leaning events, but even at military funerals and stuff. They are universally hated by not just the lgbtq community and allies, but even a lot of right leaning people. They’re disgusting and bizarre. Almost got whooped at my college campus years ago because they showed up with a massive version of their vile sign and it royally pissed us off. Haven’t heard much about them protesting at events or campuses since

Well Monsters team, you've finally done it! You've gotten big enough to draw out the haters... I've noticed recently an uptick in the amount of snarky and flippant comments about your content. I'm going to try not to feed the trolls so just keep doing what you're doing. I was a fresh 18 year old in my first apartment living with my (newly out) long time best friend and Matthew's story was all that was spoken about in our circle, it was a frightening time and as the internet was in its youth: news was slow and also not very reliable. Thank you for always handling these cases with care and respect

The members of that church should be in prison with the murderers !!!!

Thank you for your caring and supportive manner with which you covered Matthew's case.

This made my heart cry. ❤️ RIP Matthew, you are most definitely an angel now, too good for this earth xxxx

This one was really hard to sit through. Im not much of a crier but there were few moments through this one where there weren't tears streaming down my face. I had always known of Matthew, but never knew the full details of the horrors he went through. My heart truly aches for this man and his family 💔

The cruelty is beyond human comprehension. Appreciate you flipping off the Hillsborough Baptist Church!

It’s actually “The Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr., Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2009”. I would actually like to see a video of Mr. Byrd’s case because I don’t know much about it and would like a deep dive into what could have possibly led to him being tied to a truck and dragged down the road.

@virginiaforbes6381

Жыл бұрын

OMG, yes! Both Matthew Shepard case and James Byrd Case brought me to tears when first heard about them. I sincerely would love it if Monsters would do a story/video about James Byrd. I had so many questions about James, the man, and his life. Jiles?

@stoneloc8979

Жыл бұрын

I don't know what the 2 had in common but James Byrd was lynched because he was black and Matthew Shepard was a gay white male who was killed by psychopaths trying to buy drug's. That's why alot of black folks didn't understand why Obama attached this case to a anti black hate bill SMH if anything he should've took Jeffrey Dahmer's victims in consideration because they were targeted because they were black and also LGBT.

I hope you get to 10 million followers one day so these excellent narrations can be heard by the masses. You have the right views in life and glad I have been here since your first video.

I just love she I'm awake for a new video. Thank you!

2 amazing parent’s for not asking for the death penalty….