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What Authorities Have Said
“This is an unthinkable act of violence,” a spokesperson said. “There is no justification for harming another person, especially a child.”
A Crime Rooted in Intolerance
Advocates and community leaders say the tragedy underscores the devastating impact of homophobia and rigid belief systems when combined with unchecked anger or emotional instability. Experts stress that discovering a loved one’s identity should never result in violence—and that such acts represent a profound failure of empathy and support.