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Jeanne Pepper mother of Blaze Bernstein murdered gay son with family
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A mother reflects on justice days after her gay son’s murderer was sentenced to life without parole

Jeanne Pepper, the mother of Blaze Bernstein, sat down with The Advocate to talk about what it means for her family that Samuel Woodward’s anti-Semitism and homophobia got him locked up for the rest of his life.

​Accused murderer Samuel Woodward next to a photo of the victim, Blaze Bernstein.
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Gay Jewish Student's Alleged Neo-Nazi Murderer Faces Judge

On Friday, suspect Samuel Woodward will likely learn his trial schedule.

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Parents of Murdered College Student 'Express Solidarity With LGBTQ Community'

Blaze Bernstein's parents wonder if their son was killed in a hate crime.

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Man Accused of Murdering Gay Pre-Med Student Has Ties to Neo-Nazi Extremists

Samuel Woodward, accused of murdering 19-year-old UPenn student Blaze Bernstein, has ties to a group that idolizes Hitler and Manson.