Samuel Woodward stabbed gay, Jewish college student Blaze Bernstein more than 28 times

Summary

Samuel Woodward, 27, was sentenced to life without parole for the 2018 murder of Blaze Bernstein, a 19-year-old gay, Jewish college student.

Woodward, affiliated with the neo-Nazi Atomwaffen Division, stabbed Bernstein 28 times after the victim kissed him during a meetup arranged via Snapchat.

Prosecutors deemed it a hate crime, citing evidence like anti-gay and antisemitic writings found in Woodward’s home.

Woodward’s defense argued undiagnosed autism and confusion about his sexuality. An appeal is expected.

  • @[email protected]
    11•13 hours ago

    He learned that he was going to hell since he loved boys’ I guess.

    Woodward’s defence attorney said he was confused about his sexuality, having grown up in a Catholic home where homosexuality was openly criticised.

    • @teamevil
      5•12 hours ago

      Pretty sure if it was a Catholic home they’d have hit on murder being a bigger sin than liking men. I seem to remember something about doing on to others