*** The language in this episode may be triggering for some listeners. The derogatory and transphobic words that appeared in my research are the words that I have used as I feel these highlight the bigoted views of people at the time of this crime. No offence is intended by using these words. ***

When Brandon Teena was beaten, kidnapped and raped, he hoped that reporting these crimes to the police would provide him with the support and sanctuary that he needed. It didn't. It only compounded his misery ... and led to his murder.

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