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In reply to the discussion: WTF!!! a Woman was beaten to a pulp because she is gay [View all]moobu2
(4,822 posts)42. The victim talked to a local news station today and said she didn' think the beating was because she
Owens is out of the hospital and back at the home where she was allegedly beaten by 18-year-old Travis Hawkins, Jr. on Thanksgiving Day.
Owens said she doesn't remember much of that night. However, she said she doesn't think she was attacked because she is gay, despite what her mother Kristi Taylor told FOX10 News Monday.
"No, it was just a bad night. I honestly don't think that is what he thought, Hey, you're gay so I am going to do this to you, said Owens.
Owens is dating the sister of Travis, Ally Hawkins. The two women share an apartment.
Ally Hawkins said she doesnt believe her brother attacked Owens because she is gay either.
"No, this is not a hate crime. We both know why it happened. That will come out, but not at this time. It is very humiliating," said Ally Hawkins.
Owens said she doesn't feel scared about being there.
"No, they are a normal family," said Owens. "I wish this wouldn't have happened, but I don't hate her brother or her family."
http://www.fox10tv.com/dpp/news/local_news/mobile_county/victim-denies-beating-happened-because-she-was-gay
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The point is that a hate crime is an attempt to create fear in an entire community.
LeftyMom
Nov 2012
#28
You can't do something that horrendous to someone unless you are filled with hatred. n/t
proReality
Nov 2012
#7
I can't bear to open the link. I know I'll be furious and damn upset for the rest of the day
riderinthestorm
Nov 2012
#10
I saw those. Broken eye-socket, jaw broken in several places, they hit her HARD in the face A LOT!!!
patrice
Nov 2012
#11
And he could then walk scot free if the prosecutor cannot support that charge.
AtheistCrusader
Nov 2012
#34
Omg, I had not clicked the link, but people should look at the results of this vile hatred.
sabrina 1
Nov 2012
#51
The extent of the injuries done with his fists go a long way toward proving intent.
yellowcanine
Nov 2012
#44
Intent can be inferred by the severity of the injuries. It took a while to beat her
Lex
Nov 2012
#57
The victim talked to a local news station today and said she didn' think the beating was because she
moobu2
Nov 2012
#42
Whoa. That's horrible. That guy needs to be put away. He's gonna kill someone. nt
Honeycombe8
Nov 2012
#54