[eastsider]

Three other men, including two who were sexually active with Araujo, are on trial in a case expected to go to a jury next week.

I can certainly understand their disgust, but it still sounds like pre-meditated murder to me. Do the crime, pay the time.

[adam_az]

I agree... I just dislike the designation of "hate crimes," as if every premediated murder isn't a "hate crime!"

Reminds me more of a THOUGHT crime.

I follow stories on the "hate crime" topic, this is an interesting one.

[weegee]

If a rape victim or child abuse victim stalks down the molestor, is that much different than what happened here?

Vigilantism is a crime and I am never for it (on the streets or in jails).

This was not "consensual sex". They were violated. Baiting "rough trade" often ends with dangerous results.