FILE--An undated photo of University of Wyoming student Matthew Shepard, 22, who was beaten, burned and tied to a wooden ranch fence  near Laramie, Wyo., Wednesday, Oct. 7, 1998.  His parents say that they don't want his death used by activists to further any political agenda.  (AP Photo/ho)  ALSO RAN: 10/25/1999 Photo: AP
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