Pravia

I had no idea that the latest gay murder victim was from the Berkshires. The media pays no attention to these things any more...Lawrence King generated some publicity, but the tone of the stories was disgusting, as he was being blamed for his own slaying. So last week Mr. K Pravia (I am leaving out the first name to avoid being google-able), a 19 year old college sophomore, was also brutally killed in NYC, and it turns out he was from Pittsfield. How sad. sad. sad. sad. and disgusting.

Once again, the media has blown it. No mention here of his gaity or of the potential anti-gay nature of the killing.

For some better coverage, check out here. And for a beautiful gathering and memorial, head here.

Matthew SHepard got all the press, the movie, the play, etc. But that was 10 years ago. The general public thinks these things have ended. The truth is that there are dozens of them every year, and no one knows a thing about them. What a shame.

**UPDATE**

More local press coverage. Still no mention.