I had never heard this story before, and it truly shocks me. How can this not be considered premeditated murder? One day, the one boy feels provoked by the other, and the next day he brings a loaded gun to school (and how did that happen) and shoots the boy who provoked him. It would have been bad enough if he'd beaten him up. Saying he didn't know what he was doing doesn't work for me. A 14-year-old knows the difference between right and wrong. Wow. Unbelievable. May Larry rest in peace, and I pray that Brandon seeks forgiveness for his actions. And, may or society truly learn to love and tolerate one another.
He could have easily just punched him in front of his classmates and made his point. My guess is he was embarrassed and went home and festered on it and got madder by the hour. In any case, Larry didn’t deserve to die and this really is a sad and tragic story.
Murder is murder. The killer was 15 years old. Most know right from wrong at that age. This was very wrong, on so many levels. Premeditated also. All he had to do was just say no thanks Larry, I can’t and won’t be your Valentine. It’s not possible. Move on. I feel sorry for both families, but I certainly don’t side with the teen murderer.
I can't belive they took the murder side! Regardless of someone's background murder is murder and people should face the consequences of their actions!
I will never forget this story. I am from Oxnard and everyone from here knew about this. Still breaks my heart when I hear about once again. Many of us were scared to be hurt if anyone knew who we really were so we tired to hide it from many. Rest in Paradise Larry ♥️
It's ironic, I heard about this years ago on a documentary. Then I realized Omg I live and work about 10 min from there. Ive been wanting to go visit his gravesite. Very sad story. I'm glad you visited him.💞
Thanks, Steve, for bringing this story to your viewers. Like you, I had not heard anything about this tragedy despite it making it national headlines. You are very correct about the world being upside down and that it appears that there is no justice most of the time. This reminds me of the 1995 Jenny Jones episode in which Jonathan Schmitz murdered Scott Amedure for claiming to have a crush on him. Schmitz was paroled after serving 20 years for a prison term of 25 to 50 years. Have you visited Scott Amedure's grave?
I remember London, Ontario's very own Jenny Jones. Mo Collins from MADtv could do her perfectly. Anyways, Jonathan Schmitz was from Lake Orion, MI, a bedroom community of Detroit. Today it is 95% white and that was probably higher in 1995. It's a part of Oakland County, which is 77% white and the 21st most wealthy county in the country. A senseless and heartbreaking murder happened. If I do a show on gay crushes on people who are not gay and I select "surprisees" in 1995 from places that vote for Democrats who might as well be Republicans, do I care about my gay guests or do I really only care about topping Jerry Springer? We can't help who we get crushes on. Wisdom says we reveal our feelings of this kind only when they may be welcomed. Sadly, when we opt for blind dates, we never think we're at the mercy of the ethics and tastes of our host. Gay or straight, if you reveal your fondness for an Evangelical Trump voting neanderthal with two pitties chained to the double wide, it is entirely possible that you may be hit with more than the bouquet of flowers you presented them. In the meantime, take care of yourself and each other.
Thanks for sharing Larry's final resting place. His only crime was asking another male classmate to be his valentine. I can't imagine why they initially sided with the killer only because of prejudice against the LGBTQ community.
Thank you for bringing this story to us. I have never heard of this crime before. No one should ever be killed for being their true selves. I am definitely going to watch the documentary.
Shocking story Steve. Breaks my heart. So sad that so recently such a terrible MURDER can still happen and a jury cannot see it for just what it was. Makes me angry and broken hearted for Larry (Latricia’s) family at the same time. What a courageous final act of love to donate organs. Rest is peace sweet soul🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈💙💚💛🧡❤️💜🖤🤍
I’m an Australian and heard about this over here when it happened, for some reason I thought it was longer than 2008. The answer to the question was justice served, is NO. He blatantly walked up behind him and shot him in the back of the head. We can’t have anyone walking up to someone and shooting them because they don’t like what the person has said, its outrageous. Sorry if I offend people but the gun laws also finally need to be changed over there. People always say guns don’t kill, people kill but that’s ridiculous of course the gun kills in the wrong hands. The amount of shootings over there proves it. My kids are grown now but it’s not something that was ever a thought here. Our households just don’t have guns. Thanks for sharing his story. ❤️Jodie 🇦🇺
I can’t imagine everyone siding with the killer. He knew what he was doing. He was old enough to understand he was causing a death. This is a sad story and the victim was so young. This destroyed the lives of both victim, shooter and their families.
I agree! If you thought enough to go get a gun and come back and shoot them in the back of the head, you pre-planned. I guess the shooter's pride and embarrassment got the best of him. Some of us or someone you know has been asked out by someone you didn't want to go out with but didn't shoot anyone.... definitely a hate crime because he was openly letting you know who he was and told people to call him Latisha... unfortunate this happened. RiP Larry/Latisha 🕊
You do a great job. Although I'm straight I have been bullied unfairly so I feel bad for anybody for whatever reason to be messed with. As Paul Mccartney said. Let it Be.
I never heard of this story, thank you for sharing. I am going to try to find the movie and watch it. Steve, I enjoy your channel so much. You're my favorite person on CZcams. Give my best to Jim and again, thanks for all you do ! *Edited to add, if any of your subscribers are interested, Valentine Road is available to watch for free on Amazon Prime*.
The only good thing that came out of this is the heart recipient. Larry lives on. Makes me wonder how the jock got his hands on a loaded gun. His parents share some of the blame for his actions.
So heartbreaking. I cant belive the judges sided with the killer but yes he got 21 years behind bars but should be in there for life. Murder is murder. RIP Larry...God Bless your soul.
Thanks Steve for this video ❤️ this world is so full of hate its truly unbelievable. The ultimate sadness is it will never go away 😔. Thanks again and take care of yourself sweetie❤️❤️❤️
I do vaguely remember this. What happened was terrible. I’m sure the other kids in the class who saw this are still suffering from it. Larry and Brandon’s family will never get over it. Brandon’s life is ruined and even though he’s alive he still has to live with what he did. Nothing gained here but everything lost. RIP Larry
This Visiting Gravesites With Steve episode reminded me of how TV used to explain common sense, especially to kids. What would Mike Brady, who was played by the late Robert Reed, say? Why is it wrong to out people as gay that you know aren't gay, especially if they're on the football team, look mean, and probably use performance enhancing substances, which never mixes well with a daily diet of beer and marijuana? For starters, you're taking a pleasure in the anti-gay bullying he is almost definitely to be on the receiving end of. Isn't that like those goofballs who start rumors about pretty girls to give them a slut rep so that with a bit of luck, they'll have to fight off a rape attempt? (Then I'd put on the single My Boyfriend's Back which sounds so much like My Boyfriend's Black, LMAO.) Since Larry King would never be killed on a Brady Bunch episode, I think Mr. Brady would finish it by saying, "You're just lucky that football player threw a football at your nose. If he had issues with his own gay tendencies, you could very well be dead right now."
@@ericv1989 I agree with you on the common sense part. These days it's all sunglasses and sparklers and gender this and gender that. And all those mentally challenged rainbow alphabet mafia people. Nothing of what they say has any basis in reality
Larry was murdered because he was a caring compassionate soul and loved it was interested in the wrong person.💝🙏💝 all the killer had to say was I am not interested. Button pusher or otherwise, he didn't deserve to be murdered. Kids being kids don't just murder each other. 💝🙏💝 Prayers for Larry and his family. Thankful for his life and the people he saved. 💝
Heartbreaking 💔 so much hate in this world. Why can't we all just love ourselves and each other. 🙏❤️🕊️ Thank you for bringing this case to light. God bless you, Steve.
Hi steve i found actress june thorburns grave. Or sorry what happened to her. She died in a plane crash coming from spain to england 1967. Crashed near sussex. Thankyou and keep the vidioes coming my friend from riky aberdeen scotland.x
Wow, Steve. What a sad story. I have never heard of this case either. Unbelievable that anyone would feel it was okay to kill someone for asking them out. Just say no thanks. That is a heartbreaking story. Thanks for remembering Larry. He deserves it.
It's amazing how a person's sexuality or ethnicity can marginalize them in the eyes of justice. It's incredible how often the "Gay Panic" defense was successfully used after a straight asshole decided to kill someone of the same sex or transgender, who, heaven forbid, found them attractive in some way. To think there are countries where gay people can be put to death simply for being gay - it's utterly heartbreaking. Apparently the father of the boy who killed Larry was found dead of blunt force trauma to the head about a year after this happened...alcoholic accident I believe. As for Larry provoking the other boy...I mean, he asked to be his Valentine! He didn't ask for a blow job in the middle of the class. Incredible to me that ANYONE would think that question was somehow provocation enough for what happened. I could totally see them beating Larry up...that seems like the normal ridiculous teenage reaction. But to pull out a gun and shoot him in the back of the head in CLASS? Over being asked to be a VALENTINE? Wow.
Sadly, I just read a comment here saying they would have sided with the killer, too for religious reasons. There's no shortage of heartless people in this world. :-(
Brandon's anger was about more than just the Valentine's proposal. Larry had been embarrassing him with sexual taunts for an extended period before Brandon retaliated. Sexual harassment is wrong period, not just when it's done by straight males. Not remotely a justification for killing someone but a bloody nose or black eye wouldn't have been beyond reason, especially, as this video points out, Larry knew his advances were unwelcome, meaning the killing can only be explained partially as a hate crime.
Steve .. Another thought provoking vlog. Hatred is not a trait that people are born with. It is a trait that we are taught. Whether by our peers or our family doing the teaching. This young man did not deserve to die. At least the person who committed this heinous act did receive a sentence and is still incarcerated could be viewed as justice but we all need to be more tolerant. Best to your husband. Please stay safe and always stay smiling
Thank you for this video. I am disappointed as a person living in California that I didn't hear about this story. I will have to watch the documentary. RIP LAWRENCE "LARRY" KING,❤.
I vaguely remember this story. This was beyond tragic & I do remember the killer being put on a "woe is me/poor lil boy" pedestal. He killed another human being! You know the difference between right & wrong when you're 14 years old. Larry didn't deserve to die & the murderer deserved life in prison or worse.... Justice has not been served in this case. I feel for Larry's family & what they must go through whenever they think of him... knowing he was taken away from them for no good reason.
Shocking! I remember the story although not many details thereof. The boy that shot him deserves, at least, life in prison, I say. No matter what anyone thinks, it was MURDER! People needed to recognize this as a tragic reality and I thank you for sharing, Steve.
Intelligent perspective - I love your gift of being able to humanize a story, showing both sides, and although we know where you stand, you are there to remember this child who lost his life because of this terrible act...
I absolutely agree with you ..so what if he was gay . He didn't deserve to die & I'm so angry this happened. To be out at that age he deserves a medal. The poor lad . We should be who we want to be .The shooter should have got life ..I wouldn't have sided with the shooter what a crock of shit so angry
I haven't heard about this story. It's strange to have a death on or around valentines day and the buried on valentines road. I wonder if they did that to have visitors?
What ever the case, no one should be killed because he made a remark that may or may not have been in jest. Larry didn’t deserve to die. How about a verbal response back, why kill him? It was premeditated, it was a hate crime and bottom line Brandon murdered a human being. Period. Thank you for remembering Larry. Stay safe and well Steve❤️
This is so sad!!! What did Larry do? Nothing!!! My heart breaks over Larry and his family. This world is so screwed up!!! Thanks for the story Steve♥️🙏🥰
Wow steve, this is really a emotionally complex problems. But I guess to me, wrong is still wrong and no one has the right to take another man's life in a horrendous way. Thanks for sharing, I had never heard of this case. Have a great day!
I had not heard of this tragedy. So very sad. I see that sweet face in the picture on his gravestone and just makes me hurt inside. Thank you for keeping his memory alice. I found the documentary on Prime and just hit play.
This is heart wrenching. I don't understand how justice was not served properly for young Larry. Larry's life style should not have even come into play and how could they say it was not premeditated when the other young man brought a gun into school with the purpose of shooting Larry. Thank you for taking a stand for the LGBT community.
This is just crushing. Regardless of age, regardless of provocation, regardless of home life, you do not shoot someone in the head far asking you to be their valentine. Would everyone have sided with the killer if he’d shot a girl for asking him to be her valentine? No.
It just breaks my heart when I hear of another senseless act of violence, especially with someone dying from it. And what a sad commentary that everyone was feeling so much sympathy and compassion for Larry's killer versus for Larry. This is the first I have heard about this story. One of the commenters here mentioned the documentary of it is on Amazon Prime so I'm definitely going to watch it. Thank you for sharing this with us, Steve...
Thanks for sharing this story, Steve; I hadn't heard about this before watching your video. The irony is that the "jock", with his alpha-male, homophobic attitude, will forever be linked to a person whose lifestyle, evidently, repulsed him. Rest in peace, Larry. 💔
There was a similar case to this some time ago, a TV show I can't remember the name of but it's popular in the US it was about secret admirers and a guy who was a guest was told that he had an admirer. The admirer was called out from backstage and turned out to be a guy, the guest later tracked him down and shot him. I can't remember what the name of the show was it was hosted by a lady but it was a big story at the time in the US
I was bullied at school too but the principal and all my staff from school supported me instead of the bullies they were suspended a week maybe two but we need to be kind each other and if a stranger on the street need help which way do I go or have you I will help him out but I'm not going to help him out in changing crap like that anyways you take care of yourself and rest in peace my friend you're not suffering anymore and you have all you can believe in God and good thing for the family to donate. Heart bless you child😇😪😔👋👍
Sad….I remember the killing, but didn’t know anything about it since. As you mentioned , it seems to have been swept under the rug. That would be the expected in our society.
As a person of the Spirit, I know that Larry will get justice. Spirits can exact vengence in so many ways upon those who have wronged them in this life. Do what you have to do, Larry. Have your way!
Incredible story and a very competent presentation by your good self. I wonder if Brandon had not killed Larry/Latisha for the Valentine invitation, if he would have killed someone else for some other reason. Two very at risk adolescents colliding in a terrible way. Brandon had a lot to answer for and I suspect his father also has a lot to answer for.
Honestly no one needs to loose their lives because of a choice they make no matter what that choice is. In todays society we need to educate and celbrate our choices and learn to love and not hate so much. Division in society is just wrong! Cant we all just get along. Thanks for this video Steve.
Glory to the savior for this truly so is the powers of correcting a tragedy after someone use their agency for evil. If you're not a believer you might be after this story. God lives and thank you for bringing the story to light so we can feel the light of the savior's love
I had never heard this story before, and it truly shocks me. How can this not be considered premeditated murder? One day, the one boy feels provoked by the other, and the next day he brings a loaded gun to school (and how did that happen) and shoots the boy who provoked him. It would have been bad enough if he'd beaten him up. Saying he didn't know what he was doing doesn't work for me. A 14-year-old knows the difference between right and wrong. Wow. Unbelievable. May Larry rest in peace, and I pray that Brandon seeks forgiveness for his actions. And, may or society truly learn to love and tolerate one another.
That is not LOVE OR TOLORATION ! !
Steve, you really are the common man's warrior! All my respect and thanks!
Thanks William!
He could have easily just punched him in front of his classmates and made his point. My guess is he was embarrassed and went home and festered on it and got madder by the hour. In any case, Larry didn’t deserve to die and this really is a sad and tragic story.
He embarrassed the guy by making it public and he definitely festered with you
My guess is he was on the fence about his own sexuality
Such a sad story!
My heart goes out to Lawrences family. He didn't deserve to be killed. 😪😡
Unfreakinbelieveable! My heart aches over Larry.. justice was not served..RIP Larry.
Murder is murder. The killer was 15 years old. Most know right from wrong at that age. This was very wrong, on so many levels. Premeditated also. All he had to do was just say no thanks Larry, I can’t and won’t be your Valentine. It’s not possible. Move on. I feel sorry for both families, but I certainly don’t side with the teen murderer.
boo hoo
I can't belive they took the murder side! Regardless of someone's background murder is murder and people should face the consequences of their actions!
I will never forget this story. I am from Oxnard and everyone from here knew about this. Still breaks my heart when I hear about once again. Many of us were scared to be hurt if anyone knew who we really were so we tired to hide it from many.
Rest in Paradise Larry ♥️
It's ironic, I heard about this years ago on a documentary. Then I realized Omg I live and work about 10 min from there. Ive been wanting to go visit his gravesite. Very sad story. I'm glad you visited him.💞
I hope you are able to visit, Michelle.
@@TheGraveyardChannel Absolutely soon!
Thanks, Steve, for bringing this story to your viewers. Like you, I had not heard anything about this tragedy despite it making it national headlines. You are very correct about the world being upside down and that it appears that there is no justice most of the time. This reminds me of the 1995 Jenny Jones episode in which Jonathan Schmitz murdered Scott Amedure for claiming to have a crush on him. Schmitz was paroled after serving 20 years for a prison term of 25 to 50 years. Have you visited Scott Amedure's grave?
Scott is definitley on my list to visit if I take another road trip back east. Thanks, Judd!
I remember London, Ontario's very own Jenny Jones. Mo Collins from MADtv could do her perfectly. Anyways, Jonathan Schmitz was from Lake Orion, MI, a bedroom community of Detroit. Today it is 95% white and that was probably higher in 1995. It's a part of Oakland County, which is 77% white and the 21st most wealthy county in the country.
A senseless and heartbreaking murder happened. If I do a show on gay crushes on people who are not gay and I select "surprisees" in 1995 from places that vote for Democrats who might as well be Republicans, do I care about my gay guests or do I really only care about topping Jerry Springer? We can't help who we get crushes on. Wisdom says we reveal our feelings of this kind only when they may be welcomed. Sadly, when we opt for blind dates, we never think we're at the mercy of the ethics and tastes of our host. Gay or straight, if you reveal your fondness for an Evangelical Trump voting neanderthal with two pitties chained to the double wide, it is entirely possible that you may be hit with more than the bouquet of flowers you presented them. In the meantime, take care of yourself and each other.
Jenny Jones was at fault their, did she apologize!?
No matter what choice someone makes in life they don't deserve to be murdered
Such Tragic Story !
It’s Sad when Someone
Has their life Taken
Rest In Peace 🙏
Lawrence F. King 💐
Thanks for sharing Larry's final resting place. His only crime was asking another male classmate to be his valentine. I can't imagine why they initially sided with the killer only because of prejudice against the LGBTQ community.
This story is just so sad on so many levels...too heartbreaking!
Thank you for bringing this story to us. I have never heard of this crime before. No one should ever be killed for being their true selves. I am definitely going to watch the documentary.
Can I come over & watch the doc with you? I don't have HBO.
I'll bring hummus.
Shocking story Steve. Breaks my heart. So sad that so recently such a terrible MURDER can still happen and a jury cannot see it for just what it was. Makes me angry and broken hearted for Larry (Latricia’s) family at the same time. What a courageous final act of love to donate organs. Rest is peace sweet soul🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈💙💚💛🧡❤️💜🖤🤍
❤️❤️❤️🌹🌹🌹🙏🙏🙏🙏
I can tell you right now that Lawrence "Larry" is not resting in peace!
I’m an Australian and heard about this over here when it happened, for some reason I thought it was longer than 2008. The answer to the question was justice served, is NO. He blatantly walked up behind him and shot him in the back of the head. We can’t have anyone walking up to someone and shooting them because they don’t like what the person has said, its outrageous.
Sorry if I offend people but the gun laws also finally need to be changed over there. People always say guns don’t kill, people kill but that’s ridiculous of course the gun kills in the wrong hands. The amount of shootings over there proves it. My kids are grown now but it’s not something that was ever a thought here. Our households just don’t have guns. Thanks for sharing his story. ❤️Jodie 🇦🇺
Glad you pay your respects to those who are no longer with us I think that is nice of you
I can’t imagine everyone siding with the killer. He knew what he was doing. He was old enough to understand he was causing a death. This is a sad story and the victim was so young. This destroyed the lives of both victim, shooter and their families.
I agree.
I agree! If you thought enough to go get a gun and come back and shoot them in the back of the head, you pre-planned. I guess the shooter's pride and embarrassment got the best of him. Some of us or someone you know has been asked out by someone you didn't want to go out with but didn't shoot anyone.... definitely a hate crime because he was openly letting you know who he was and told people to call him Latisha... unfortunate this happened. RiP Larry/Latisha 🕊
This is not something new!
Larry is not at peace in the afterlife!
@@JR-ez3zd But how do you know?
@@suehofkamp8594 God forbids gayness just like he does murder. But both can be forgiven.
You do a great job. Although I'm straight I have been bullied unfairly so I feel bad for anybody for whatever reason to be messed with. As Paul Mccartney said. Let it Be.
Good advice, Ron, and sorry to hear that you were bullied! :-(
@@TheGraveyardChannel it happen alot . I just say it's in the review mirror
Revenge a meal best served cold . LOL.
Being bullied made me a stronger emotional person. Their goal in teasing backfired .
@@rwdavis22461 Ron, may I ask what you were bullied for? I appreciate your being so open about this subject.
I never heard this story before...how sad and tragic. It was definitely a murder and hate crime! RIP Larry ❤️
I never heard of this story, thank you for sharing. I am going to try to find the movie and watch it. Steve, I enjoy your channel so much. You're my favorite person on CZcams. Give my best to Jim and again, thanks for all you do ! *Edited to add, if any of your subscribers are interested, Valentine Road is available to watch for free on Amazon Prime*.
Thank you for mentioning that, Connie!
The only good thing that came out of this is the heart recipient.
Larry lives on.
Makes me wonder how the jock got his hands on a loaded gun.
His parents share some of the blame for his actions.
It's the 21st century and we still live in a world that doesn't allow us to be who we are ....
Just shameful 🍀
So heartbreaking. I cant belive the judges sided with the killer but yes he got 21 years behind bars but should be in there for life. Murder is murder. RIP Larry...God Bless your soul.
Thank you, Debbie.
It’s the first time I heard of this story. Thanks Steve.
Thanks Steve for this video ❤️ this world is so full of hate its truly unbelievable. The ultimate sadness is it will never go away 😔. Thanks again and take care of yourself sweetie❤️❤️❤️
I do vaguely remember this. What happened was terrible. I’m sure the other kids in the class who saw this are still suffering from it. Larry and Brandon’s family will never get over it. Brandon’s life is ruined and even though he’s alive he still has to live with what he did. Nothing gained here but everything lost. RIP Larry
This Visiting Gravesites With Steve episode reminded me of how TV used to explain common sense, especially to kids. What would Mike Brady, who was played by the late Robert Reed, say? Why is it wrong to out people as gay that you know aren't gay, especially if they're on the football team, look mean, and probably use performance enhancing substances, which never mixes well with a daily diet of beer and marijuana? For starters, you're taking a pleasure in the anti-gay bullying he is almost definitely to be on the receiving end of. Isn't that like those goofballs who start rumors about pretty girls to give them a slut rep so that with a bit of luck, they'll have to fight off a rape attempt? (Then I'd put on the single My Boyfriend's Back which sounds so much like My Boyfriend's Black, LMAO.)
Since Larry King would never be killed on a Brady Bunch episode, I think Mr. Brady would finish it by saying, "You're just lucky that football player threw a football at your nose. If he had issues with his own gay tendencies, you could very well be dead right now."
@@ericv1989 I agree with you on the common sense part. These days it's all sunglasses and sparklers and gender this and gender that. And all those mentally challenged rainbow alphabet mafia people. Nothing of what they say has any basis in reality
Larry was murdered because he was a caring compassionate soul and loved it was interested in the wrong person.💝🙏💝 all the killer had to say was I am not interested. Button pusher or otherwise, he didn't deserve to be murdered. Kids being kids don't just murder each other. 💝🙏💝 Prayers for Larry and his family. Thankful for his life and the people he saved. 💝
Well at least Brandon most likely became someone's Valentine, and it probably wasn't in a sweet, loving way either. But just 21 years wow.
There is no excuse for this killing! HEARTBREAKING!
Very very sad story. I cannot understand how anyone could take the side of the killer.
Wow!! How sad!! I will watch the documentary today. Thank you Steve for telling a story ❤️
Thanks Steve
Just dreadful and appalling
No further words required
Regards
DJ from the UK
Heartbreaking 💔 so much hate in this world. Why can't we all just love ourselves and each other. 🙏❤️🕊️ Thank you for bringing this case to light. God bless you, Steve.
I never heard of this story before. So sad the victim was taken from his loved ones at such a young age.
I so enjoy these types of videos that are thought provoking and educational.
Absolutly shocking everyone seems to have justice to one side , thank you for today's video as always interesting here in the UK x
I never heard of this story........ incredible but with a gun was uncalled for,all he had to say was no and leave it at that
Hi steve i found actress june thorburns grave. Or sorry what happened to her. She died in a plane crash coming from spain to england 1967. Crashed near sussex. Thankyou and keep the vidioes coming my friend from riky aberdeen scotland.x
Thanks, Richard!
Wow, Steve. What a sad story. I have never heard of this case either. Unbelievable that anyone would feel it was okay to kill someone for asking them out. Just say no thanks. That is a heartbreaking story. Thanks for remembering Larry. He deserves it.
It's amazing how a person's sexuality or ethnicity can marginalize them in the eyes of justice. It's incredible how often the "Gay Panic" defense was successfully used after a straight asshole decided to kill someone of the same sex or transgender, who, heaven forbid, found them attractive in some way. To think there are countries where gay people can be put to death simply for being gay - it's utterly heartbreaking. Apparently the father of the boy who killed Larry was found dead of blunt force trauma to the head about a year after this happened...alcoholic accident I believe.
As for Larry provoking the other boy...I mean, he asked to be his Valentine! He didn't ask for a blow job in the middle of the class. Incredible to me that ANYONE would think that question was somehow provocation enough for what happened. I could totally see them beating Larry up...that seems like the normal ridiculous teenage reaction. But to pull out a gun and shoot him in the back of the head in CLASS? Over being asked to be a VALENTINE? Wow.
Sadly, I just read a comment here saying they would have sided with the killer, too for religious reasons. There's no shortage of heartless people in this world. :-(
There is no such thing as Transegender! You can no more change your gender than a Leapord can change it's spots !
Brandon's anger was about more than just the Valentine's proposal. Larry had been embarrassing him with sexual taunts for an extended period before Brandon retaliated. Sexual harassment is wrong period, not just when it's done by straight males. Not remotely a justification for killing someone but a bloody nose or black eye wouldn't have been beyond reason, especially, as this video points out, Larry knew his advances were unwelcome, meaning the killing can only be explained partially as a hate crime.
This break my heart lawrence had a sad horrible depressing life 😢 RIP Lawrence May your next life be full of joy blessings respect and love
Awful 😢 never heard this story before. Thanks Steve 😘
Very sad story. Thank you for sharing.
Steve .. Another thought provoking vlog. Hatred is not a trait that people are born with. It is a trait that we are taught. Whether by our peers or our family doing the teaching. This young man did not deserve to die. At least the person who committed this heinous act did receive a sentence and is still incarcerated could be viewed as justice but we all need to be more tolerant. Best to your husband. Please stay safe and always stay smiling
Thanks, Norma!
I recall .Thanks for the details. Stunning. Clearly a hate crime..
Hi Steve 🙋🏽. OMG 😱, this is really sad, and a little bit crazy ‼️ kid's killing kids ‼️ WOW ‼️. Thank you for sharing this with me.
Our Country is a mess. Semper Fidelis from an old Marine Sergeant.
Thank you for this video. I am disappointed as a person living in California that I didn't hear about this story. I will have to watch the documentary. RIP LAWRENCE "LARRY" KING,❤.
It doesn't matter if a person is provoked or not nobody should be murdered for being who they are.
So very sad. Thank you for including him in your series. May he RIP.
Heartbreaking. I have no more words.
I vaguely remember this story. This was beyond tragic & I do remember the killer being put on a "woe is me/poor lil boy" pedestal. He killed another human being! You know the difference between right & wrong when you're 14 years old. Larry didn't deserve to die & the murderer deserved life in prison or worse.... Justice has not been served in this case.
I feel for Larry's family & what they must go through whenever they think of him... knowing he was taken away from them for no good reason.
Shocking! I remember the story although not many details thereof. The boy that shot him deserves, at least, life in prison, I say. No matter what anyone thinks, it was MURDER! People needed to recognize this as a tragic reality and I thank you for sharing, Steve.
God Bless u Steve, U always present a story to us that we never would've heard of otherwise😥💔😭
Intelligent perspective - I love your gift of being able to humanize a story, showing both sides, and although we know where you stand, you are there to remember this child who lost his life because of this terrible act...
It's heartbreaking, it's a shame that we can't see past color, sexual preference and see we are all the same on the inside.
I absolutely agree with you ..so what if he was gay . He didn't deserve to die & I'm so angry this happened. To be out at that age he deserves a medal. The poor lad . We should be who we want to be .The shooter should have got life ..I wouldn't have sided with the shooter what a crock of shit so angry
Even The Democrats don't believe that!
Absolutely heartbreaking I hope Larry is at peace, bless him for giving someone his heart
I remember this case, so sad.
So good of you to bring this sad situation to light so it may impact others
I haven't heard about this story. It's strange to have a death on or around valentines day and the buried on valentines road. I wonder if they did that to have visitors?
I hadn't thought of that, Rhetty. Hopefully he gets lots of visitors.
So sad, it did not have to resort to violence.
What ever the case, no one should be killed because he made a remark that may or may not have been in jest. Larry didn’t deserve to die. How about a verbal response back, why kill him? It was premeditated, it was a hate crime and bottom line Brandon murdered a human being. Period.
Thank you for remembering Larry. Stay safe and well Steve❤️
Larry was quite serious! It was rumored a teacher encouraged him to ask the boy out!
@@hairyape3935 -- That would not surprise me one bit.
Very sad and thanks for covering this story! Positive As the family helped so many others!❤️😊👍
This is so sad!!! What did Larry do? Nothing!!! My heart breaks over Larry and his family. This world is so screwed up!!! Thanks for the story Steve♥️🙏🥰
Definitely a sad deal & I pray for them all & our youth today😔💔🙏🕊️
So tragic all around, so sad
A very sad story but unfortunately all too common. Safe passage Larry; the journey ahead is better than the one behind
Steve I agree with you 100% !! I just can't believe that most of those people sided with the killer.
Thank you for sharing Steve your comments are spot on
Very sad may he rest in peace
Wow steve, this is really a emotionally complex problems. But I guess to me, wrong is still wrong and no one has the right to take another man's life in a horrendous way. Thanks for sharing, I had never heard of this case. Have a great day!
I had not heard of this tragedy. So very sad. I see that sweet face in the picture on his gravestone and just makes me hurt inside. Thank you for keeping his memory alice. I found the documentary on Prime and just hit play.
I remember this story. I saw a documentary on this murder. I felt so bad for Lawrence.
This is heart wrenching. I don't understand how justice was not served properly for young Larry. Larry's life style should not have even come into play and how could they say it was not premeditated when the other young man brought a gun into school with the purpose of shooting Larry. Thank you for taking a stand for the LGBT community.
You are right..and btw, it isn't a "lifestyle"..its a life. It is not a choice but who you are
Rest in Peace sweet Larry thanks for providing life for others 🙏
Thanks for sharing his story Steve I love your channel!
Thank you, Jennifer!
This is just crushing. Regardless of age, regardless of provocation, regardless of home life, you do not shoot someone in the head far asking you to be their valentine. Would everyone have sided with the killer if he’d shot a girl for asking him to be her valentine? No.
It just breaks my heart when I hear of another senseless act of violence, especially with someone dying from it. And what a sad commentary that everyone was feeling so much sympathy and compassion for Larry's killer versus for Larry. This is the first I have heard about this story. One of the commenters here mentioned the documentary of it is on Amazon Prime so I'm definitely going to watch it. Thank you for sharing this with us, Steve...
It’s a very sad story What a senseless death
Justice not served! What a shame..heartbreaking.
Thanks for sharing this story, Steve; I hadn't heard about this before watching your video. The irony is that the "jock", with his alpha-male, homophobic attitude, will forever be linked to a person whose lifestyle, evidently, repulsed him. Rest in peace, Larry. 💔
What a sad story. Thanks for this video Steve.
He still lives in having gave his heart. A very unique case. 😥 Thankyou
Hate crime. Horrible injustice. Thanks for sharing his story, as tragic as it is
Don't remember hearing about this story, but it is truly sickening.
Sad story but at least his death, became positive with his heart being given to another child. Thanks Steve Stay Safe
Murder is murder. It's so sad that this young person's life was cut short in such a horrible, horrible way.
There was a similar case to this some time ago, a TV show I can't remember the name of but it's popular in the US it was about secret admirers and a guy who was a guest was told that he had an admirer. The admirer was called out from backstage and turned out to be a guy, the guest later tracked him down and shot him. I can't remember what the name of the show was it was hosted by a lady but it was a big story at the time in the US
Yes, Scott Amadeur on the Jenny Jones show. He is on my list to hopefully visit one day, too. Thanks, Michael.
I was bullied at school too but the principal and all my staff from school supported me instead of the bullies they were suspended a week maybe two but we need to be kind each other and if a stranger on the street need help which way do I go or have you I will help him out but I'm not going to help him out in changing crap like that anyways you take care of yourself and rest in peace my friend you're not suffering anymore and you have all you can believe in God and good thing for the family to donate. Heart bless you child😇😪😔👋👍
You were very lucky they took your side and supported. Sadly, that's not always the case.
Sad….I remember the killing, but didn’t know anything about it since. As you mentioned , it seems to have been swept under the rug. That would be the expected in our society.
Thank you for doing this I have watch the documentary several times
Weird coincidences that leave me so puzzled are my favorite
No matter how you feel about the gay and lesbian way of life, NOBODY deserves to die over that. RIP Lawrence. 🌹
As a person of the Spirit, I know that Larry will get justice. Spirits can exact vengence in so many ways upon those who have wronged them in this life. Do what you have to do, Larry. Have your way!
Horrific without justice. Larry had a RIGHT to be himself!
Incredible story and a very competent presentation by your good self. I wonder if Brandon had not killed Larry/Latisha for the Valentine invitation, if he would have killed someone else for some other reason. Two very at risk adolescents colliding in a terrible way. Brandon had a lot to answer for and I suspect his father also has a lot to answer for.
Honestly no one needs to loose their lives because of a choice they make no matter what that choice is. In todays society we need to educate and celbrate our choices and learn to love and not hate so much. Division in society is just wrong! Cant we all just get along. Thanks for this video Steve.
Thanks, Dana.
Thank you for sharing this one.
Glory to the savior for this truly so is the powers of correcting a tragedy after someone use their agency for evil.
If you're not a believer you might be after this story. God lives and thank you for bringing the story to light so we can feel the light of the savior's love
Poor kid he's been dead longer than he lived 😢 rip 🙏 🕊