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Frank Triggs

Case from Chester, PA dated Jun 25, 1987

Victim Details

Frank R. Triggs Jr.

Male

Chester

PA

1987-06-25

38

Frank

Triggs

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Frank R. Triggs Jr., a 38-year-old male from Chester, PA, tragically died on June 25, 1987. His death was part of a heinous crime that led to significant legal proceedings. Frank R. Triggs Jr. was murdered by two men, Frank Chester and Richard Laird, who were later convicted of the crime. The motive behind the murder was rooted in homophobia, as the perpetrators believed Triggs Jr. was homosexual.

The case drew considerable attention due to its nature as a hate crime. The trial revealed t ...
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