Matthew Shepard date of birth:

December 1, 1976

How old was Matthew Shepard when died?

21

Where was Matthew Shepard born?

Casper, Wyoming

When did Matthew Shepard die?

October 12, 1998

How tall is Matthew Shepard?

5' 2" (157 cm)

What is Matthew Shepard nationality?

American

Short Biography

Matthew Wayne "Matt" Shepard (December 1, 1976 – October 12, 1998) was an American student at the University of Wyoming who was beaten, tortured and left to die near Laramie, Wyoming on the night of October 6, 1998, and died six days later at Poudre Valley Hospital in Fort Collins, Colorado, on October 12, from severe head injuries.