"The Matthew Shepard Story: An American Hate Crime" honors Matthew Shepard’s life and legacy ahead of the 25th Anniversary of Matthew’s passing. Join us for "The Matthew Shepard Story: An American Hate Crime" October 9th at 9/8c on ID or stream on Max | Investigation Discovery

“For me this was unmistakable, it had to be about hate.” Loved ones and friends open up about the moment they found out about Matthew Shepard’s attack. Join us for “The Matthew Shepard Story: An American Hate Crime” tonight at 9/8c on ID | Investigation Discovery

LAID TO REST: More than 2,000 people gathered for an emotional ceremony at the Washington National Cathedral as the ashes of Matthew Shepard were interred; Shepard was 21 years old when he was killed in a hate crime that became a rallying cry for the gay rights movement. https://abcn.ws/2JizlL2 | ABC World News Tonight with David Muir