Homeless Hate Crimes

Norris Gaynor

norris gaynorNorris was sleeping in a park on a bench when teens hit him over and over with baseball bats simply because he was homeless. Not only did they kill Norris on that horrible day, they also attacked two other homeless men in separate attacks during that same night.

These types of crimes will no longer be un-heard-of as Norris Gaynor was the beginning and his memory will save the lives of our homeless friends as well as preventing other teens from doing these same vicious acts. His experience will change the perspective of the ignorant.

UPDATE: After the Judge ordered Mr. Thomas Daugherty to a life sentence, Sam Gaynor stated "Life is such a short word, and such a long time"

We hope this quote will help other teens so they understand that even a onetime offence of killing a homeless person can land them in prison for the rest of their life with no chance of getting out early.

Samuel Gaynor was asked if he could forgive, he then said “God is the forgiver and we only can try to cover the scratches on our souls."

Credits for Map
Graphics & Production, Pattie Barry & Cindy Jones-Hulfachor
Reporter, Tonya Alanez
Photo & Video, Fort Lauderdale Police Dept.

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