The Book of Matt (26 page)

Aaron McKinney, Kristen Price, and their newborn son, summer 1998.
Courtesy of Kristen Price

Aaron McKinney at a hearing in the Albany County Courthouse, October 1998.
AP Photo/Ed Andrieski

Aaron McKinney and Russell Henderson at their arraignment, October 1998.
AP Photo/Ed Andrieski

Ryan Bopp, a friend of Aaron McKinney, at a time when they were both hardcore users of methamphetamine, 1998.
Courtesy of Ryan Bopp

Ted Henson, a longtime friend and lover of Matthew Shepard.
Courtesy of Ted Henson

Ben Fritzen — former Detective, Laramie Police Department, and current Lieutenant, Albany County Sheriff’s Office.
Courtesy of Ben Fritzen

Dave O’Malley — former Laramie Police Commander and current Albany County Sheriff.
Source: ABC News

Dennis Shepard talking to the press at his son’s funeral, with Judy Shepard at his side. St. Mark’s Church, Casper, Wyoming, October 16, 1998.
Source: ABC News

Protesters associated with the Reverend Fred Phelps at Matthew Shepard’s funeral.
Source: ABC News

Doc O’Connor as a young man.
Courtesy of Doc O’Connor

Doc O’Connor, 2004.
Source: ABC News

Wyatt Skaggs and Jane Eakin — Russell Henderson’s defense attorneys.
AP Photo/David Zalvbowski

Jason Tanegman (left) and Dion Custis (right) — two members of Aaron McKinney’s defense team — with investigator Frank Rowe.
AP Photo/Ed Andrieski