Murder of Michael Causer
Michael Causer (9 October 1989 – 2 August 2008) was a gay teenager living in Liverpool who came to national attention in the United Kingdom when he was seriously assaulted because of his sexual orientation in the early hours on the morning of 25 July 2008 after a small house party.
Michael Causer | |
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| Born | 9 October 1989 |
| Died | 2 August 2008 (aged 18) Whiston, Merseyside, England, United Kingdom |
| Cause of death | Beating |
| Nationality | English |
| Citizenship | United Kingdom |
| Occupation | Hairdresser |
| Known for | Homicide victim |
He later died in the Walton Centre for Neurology and Neurosurgery after undergoing extensive emergency surgery to his brain. He was 18 years old at the time of his death.
Causer's funeral was held on 2 October 2008 in a local church in Whiston where he lived.
| Date | 25 July 2008 |
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| Location | Liverpool, England |
| Convicted | James O, Connor, Gavin Alker |
| Verdict | O,Connor (guilty), Alker (acquitted) |
Two teenage men, James O'Connor and Gavin Alker, were charged with the murder. Christopher Douglas was charged with witness intimidation in relation to the case.
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