68 – Glenn Kopitske
High school student Gary Hirte killed Glenn Kopitske to see if he could get away with the crime.
High school student Gary Hirte killed Glenn Kopitske to see if he could get away with the crime. In court, Hirte claimed he was temporarily insane during the crime, which was fueled by shame and humiliation after having a same sex encounter.
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Show Sources:
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Eagle Scout accused of murder by The Journal Times
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City Stunned by Murder Charges by Oshkosh Northwestern, 03 FEB 04, Pgs. 1 & 6
All-American Boy Has Day in Court by Oshkosh Northwestern, 10 FEB 04, Pg. 1
Hirte Discussed Double Suicide by Oshkosh Northwestern, 20 FEB 04, Pgs. 1 & 6
Investigation Continues by Oshkosh Northwestern, 27 FEB 04, Pgs. 1 & 6
Kopitske Murder Still a Mystery by Oshkosh Northwestern, 03 MAR 04, Pgs. 1 & 5
Feds Close in on Paulus by Oshkosh Northwestern, 13 MAR 04, Pgs. 1 & 4
Hirte Scheduled for Court Hearing by Oshkosh Northwestern, 27 MAY 04, Pgs. 13 & 14
Hirte Trial Will Remain in County by Oshkosh Northwestern, 04 AUG 04, Pgs. 13 & 14
Judge Leaves Case by Oshkosh Northwestern, 18 SEP 04, Pgs. 1 & 5
Hirte Pleads Guilty by Oshkosh Northwestern, 05 OCT 04, Pgs. 1 & 4
Publicity of Hirte Case is Debated by Oshkosh Northwestern, 24 JAN 05, Pgs. 1 & 6
Gary Hirte’s Insanity Trial Begins Today by Oshkosh Northwestern, 31 JAN 05, Pgs. 1 & 5
Homosexual Rage Cited in Hirte Murder Defense by Oshkosh Northwestern, 01 FEB 05, Pgs. 1 & 6
I Just Wanted to See If I Could Get Away With It by Oshkosh Northwestern, 02 FEB 05, Pgs. 1 & 5
Testimony: Hirte Split Personality by Oshkosh Northwestern, 03 FEB 05, Pgs. 1 & 5
He Took Advantage of Me…I Hated Him by Oshkosh Northwestern, 04 FEB 05, Pgs. 1 & 5
Jury: Hirte Sane At Time of Murder by Oshkosh Northwestern, 05 FEB 05, Pgs. 1 & 4
Letters to Judge Show Hirtes’ Loss by Oshkosh Northwestern, 15 MAR 05, Pgs. 1 & 5
Parents Seek No Parole by Oshkosh Northwestern, 16 MAR 05, Pgs. 1 & 7
Mother Lashes Out at Media, Victim’s Family by Oshkosh Northwestern, 16 MAR 05, Pgs. 1 & 6
Expert Discusses Offenders Traits by Oshkosh Northwestern, 08 APR 05, Pgs. 11