Global InformationMurder of Richard Reihl information
On May 15, 1988, Wethersfield, Connecticut resident Richard Reihl, a gay man, was murdered by two teenagers.[1][2] Reihl's murder has been cited as a watershed moment for the LGBT community in Connecticut, and the anger surrounding his killing led to the passing of hate crime legislation in the state.[3]
- ^ "This Week in Connecticut History: Reihl murder case changes LGBTQ laws". WTNH.com. 2023-05-29. Retrieved 2023-11-03.
- ^ "Richard Reihl: The Hate Crime That Became a Turning Point for LGBTQ+ Civil Rights". Connecticut History | a CTHumanities Project. 2022-02-17. Retrieved 2023-11-03.
- ^ Campbell, Susan. "Richard Reihl's Death: A Gay Rights Watershed". Hartford Courant. Retrieved 2023-11-03.