Matthew shepard murdered by bisexual lover and drug dealer, stephen jimenez claims in new book, huffington post. The book of matt by stephen jimenez penguin books australia. Published by steerforth in 20, the book is an investigation into the murder of matthew shepard. The book of matt is a pageturning cautionary tale that humanizes and demythologizes matthew while following the evidence where it leads, without regard to the politics that have long attended this american tragedy. Hidden truths about the murder of matthew shepard by stephen jimenez 2014, trade paperback at the best online prices at ebay. No one wanted steve jimenez to report this story, let alone go back. Stephen jimenez went to laramie to research the story of matthew. The book of matt, stephen jimenez shop online for books. Stephen jimenez talked about his book, the book of matt. Hidden truths about the murder of matthew shepard makes the bombshell claim that illicit drug use, not homophobia, was the central factor in the gay. The book of matt, first published in 20, demonstrated that the truth was in fact far more complicated and daunting. Now comes stephen jimenez with the book of matt, and this most detailed effort to rescue the protagonists from caricature is, with a few exceptions, being coolly ignored or pilloried for.
Awardwinning journalist, writer, and producer stephen jimenez. Im pleased to let you know that im releasing a new edition of the book of matt on june 30th with. Apr 02, 2021 journalist stephen jimenezs the book of matt. A sympathetic but fearless account of what happened on that terrible night outside laramie, the book of matt provides us for the first time with the real story of an american tragedy. Hidden truths about the murder of matthew shepard at an open house event. Awardwinning journalist stephen jimenez is set to release the book of matt. In his introduction to this updated edition, journalist andrew sullivan writes. Hidden truths about the murder of matthew shepard by stephen jimenez. After more than a decade researching the case, jimenez pieced.
The book of matt is sure to stir passions and inspire dialogue as it reframes this misconstrued crime and its cast of characters, proving irrefutably that matthew shepard was not killed for being gay but for reasons far more complicated and daunting. In the book of matt, stephen jimenez steadfastly deconstructs one of modern americas more heinous, shocking, and despicable crimes. Stephen jimenez books list of books by author stephen jimenez. The book of matt doesnt prove anything, other than the. On the night of october 6, 1998, twentyoneyearold matthew shepard left a bar with two alleged strangers, aaron mckinney and. Matt is part of a new steerforth press imprint, t2ptruth to power. His book claims that the events surrounding shepards brutal murder and motivations of his killers are all incorrect. Media matters tries to torpedo reporters matthew shepard book. Journalist stephen jimenez speaks about the matthew. Stephen jimenezs account revealed primary documents that had been under seal, and gave voice to many with firsthand. Matthew shepard and the moral imperative of truth by. The book of matt by stephen jimenez, andrew sullivan.
Matthew shepard murdered by bisexual lover and drug dealer. Jimenez acknowledges that the national revulsion to shepards murder actually helped the gay community, creating more awareness, legal. His aim was to write a screenplay on what he, and the rest of the nation, believed to be an openandshut case of bigoted violence. Stephen jimenez works incliude writer and producer stephen. Stephen jimenez argues that the killing of matthew shepard in october 1998 was not an antigay hate crime, but was instead the result of a. Jimenez acknowledges that the national revulsion to shepards murder actually. The story that had been told in the media, and to some extent in the courtroom, was that shepard had made a pass at two strangers in a bar, who became outraged, took shepard to a remote spot, bashed his head in, and left him affixed to a fence, to. The book of matt stephen jimenez 9781586422141 netgalley. Hidden truths about the murder of matthew shepard by stephen jimenez steerforth press hardcover, 9781586422141, 386 pp. Stephen jimenez s account revealed primary documents that had been under seal, and gave voice to many with firsthand knowledge of the case who had not been heard from, including members of law enforcement. Journalist stephen jimenez speaks about the matthew shepard case. Jimenez talks a great deal about humanizing shepard, and makes some vague gestures at wanting to start a conversation about meth use in the gay community that are quickly abandoned. Feb 15, 2014 i am a former investigative reporter for a daily newspaper in tennessee and have read stephen jimenez s exhaustive new work on the matthew shepard murder, the book of matt. Sep 24, 20 after reading stephen jimenez doggedly investigated book the story of matt.
It concludes that the crime was not a hate crime based on shepherds sexual orientation, but that he was a methamphetamine dealer who knew his killers, and it was a drug transaction gone awry. A revealing expose suggests matthew shepard, the gayrights martyr, may have actually been murdered over crystal meth, not his sexuality. Hidden truths about the murder of matthew shepard, in which he argues. Jimenez acknowledges that the national revulsion to shepards murder actually helped the gay community, creating more awareness, legal protections. Currently he is developing border child, a limited series for television, based on the acclaimed novels border child and the iguana tree by michel stone. Stephen jimenezs account revealed primary documents that had been under seal, and gave voice to many with firsthand knowledge of the case who had not been heard from, including members of law enforcement. Stephen jimenez will discuss the book of matt at a. But the real subject of the book of matt, or at least the place where jimenez s reportorial detail and emotional energy seem to be most focused, is jimenez himself. Stephen jimenez works incliude writer and producer. Now comes stephen jimenez with the book of matt, and this most detailed effort to rescue the protagonists from caricature is, with a few exceptions, being coolly ignored or pilloried for blaming the victim. Sep 24, 20 stephen jimenez s tireless investigation uncovers a shocking new perspective on the murder of matthew shepard. The narrative that quickly emerged which stephen jimenez spends 360 pages debunking in the book of matt was that shepard had told two strangers he was gay, provoking the savage attack. On the night of october 6, 1998, twentyoneyearold matthew shepard left a bar with two alleged strangers. Jun 19, 2020 no one wanted steve jimenez to report this story, let alone go back and back to laramie, wyoming, asking awkward questions, puzzling over strange discrepancies, reinterviewing sources, seeking a.
Oct 20, 20 the book of matt doesnt prove anything, other than the size of stephen jimenez s ego the author of the controversial new book about a 1998 murder gets a liberal blogger smackdown. Ask anything, video interview series on andrew sullivans the dish. Early on in the book of matt, journalist stephen jimenez states, this investigation is not a matter of blaming the victim but rather a conscientious attempt to understand the complex relationship that sometimes exists between victims and perpetrators. My friend and colleague andrew sullivan has written an eloquent new introduction. Hidden truths about the murder of matthew shepard, in which he argues that the killing read more. Stephen jimenez is an awardwinning journalist and gay man. Overnight, a politically expedient myth took the place of important facts. He has written and produced programs for abc news 2020, dan rather reports, nova, fox, court tv, and others. Debunking stephen jimenezs effort to degay matthew. Jul, 2020 the death of matthew sheppard rallied a country into seeking more laws to protect gay and lesbian people.
Chronic users will tell you that the drug makes you feel a hundredfeettall and very. Hidden truths about the murder of matthew shepard claims a year investigation including trips to laramie, wyo. Debunking stephen jimenezs effort to degay matthew shepard. By the time matthew died a few days later, his name was synonymous with antigay hate. Rainy day books and the publisher steerforth press are making a collaborative community contribution by making this a complimentary open house event to encourage indepth conversations on this controversial murder case. Sep 16, 2014 now comes stephen jimenez with the book of matt, and this most detailed effort to rescue the protagonists from caricature is, with a few exceptions, being coolly ignored or pilloried for blaming the victim. After more than a decade researching the case, jimenez pieced together a different story, one in which aaron mckinney. Jimenez acknowledges that the national revulsion to shepards murder actually helped the gay community, creating more awareness, legal protections, and a trend toward true. Hidden truths about the murder of matthew shepard is a compelling story of a journalists determination to ascertain why matthe w shepard a gay university of wyoming student was viciously killed in 1998.
Head over to stephen jimenezs page for more updates. The story that had been told in the media, and to some extent in the courtroom, was that shepard had made a pass at two strangers in a bar, who became. February 4, 2014 the book of matt stephen jimenez talked about his book, the book of matt. As a gay man, he felt an added moral imperative to tell matthews story. The truth behind americas most famous gayhate murder lgbt. Hidden truths about the murder of matthew shepard on oct. The real story of the murder of matthew shepard by stephen jimenez 2020, trade paperback at the best online prices at ebay. See all books authored by stephen jimenez, including the book of matt. No one wanted steve jimenez to report this story, let alone go back and back to. The book of matt stephen jimenez 9781586422264 netgalley. Jun 30, 2020 the book of matt, first published in 20, demonstrated that the truth was in fact far more complicated and daunting.
Im pleased to let you know that im releasing a new edition of the book of matt on june 30th with a new chapter, ghosts of laramie. The book of matt, stephen jimenez shop online for books in. Hidden truths about the murder of matthew shephard. Stephen jimenez lives in new mexico but is vice president of the ucross foundation outside of sheridan, wyoming. The myths of matthew shepards infamous death, the daily beast. Matthew shepard not murdered for being gay, new book. What role did crystal meth and other previously underreported factors play in the brutal murder of gay college student matthew shepard. Journalist stephen jimenez speaks about the matthew shepard. But what jimenez eventually found in wyoming was a tangled web of secrets.
Steve jimenez is an awardwinning writer, producer, and journalist who was born and raised in brooklyn, new york. Prosecutor cal rerucha, who convicted matthew shepards. Stephen jimenez is an awardwinning journalist, writer, and producer. Hidden truths about the murder of matthew shepard by stephen jimenez posted on 25. He wrote portion of the book while there in residency. Hannah arendt center for politics and humanities at bard college. Its been 15 years to the month since a dying matthe w shepard was found tied to a fencepost outside laramie, wyoming. Oct 06, 20 in this case, the heretic is gay journalist stephen jimenez, whose explosive book of matt has just been published by steerforth press.
Hidden truths about the murder of matthew shepard, i now realize that events leading to matthew s shepards murder were much more complex than portrayed in the media and that the motivation for the attack was so simplified in the media that it became a misleading untruth. Stephen jimenez, author of the book of matt about the matthew shepard case speaks at bard college. But as so often happens during great journeys of careful reporting, he discovers that the truth is far more complicated, and far more fascinating, than the headlines ever suggested. Its been 15 years to the month since a dying matthew shepard was found tied to a fencepost outside laramie, wyoming. Hidden truths about the murder of matthew shepard, upending a canonized narrative we all have grown familiarly comfortable with, irrespective of its sensationalized macabre details. Hidden truths about the murder of matthew shepard is a compelling story of a journalists determination to ascertain why. How matthew shepard prefigured trayvon martin, american thinker. So why has he put such time and effort into attempting to prove that matthews. Jimenez does not polemicize or tread deeply into the psyches of the main figures. In 20 investigative journalist stephen jimenez, himself gay, wrote the book of matt. Hidden truths about the murder of matthew shepard is a compelling story of a journalists determination to ascertain why matthew shepard a gay university of wyoming student was viciously killed in 1998.
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