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Bisexual British diplomat murdered in Jamaica, widespread homophobia is blamed

The Examiner"The murder of this handsome, debonair, charming and amusing man is one of many in this island nation which is also known as the murder capital of the world, with more than 1,600 killings a year. It is also condemned as a place where crimes against people who are gay, lesbian, trans and yes, bisexual, are commonplace and almost encouraged by the populace, and overlooked by authorities.

Terry lived among the natives for more than 40 years and was dubbed an honorary Jamaican. He was concerned, and spoke out, about the anti-gay rhetoric spouted by reggae singer Buju Banton who sang gleefully about taking a machine gun and mowing down gay men and advocating throwing acid in their faces."

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