Faith sustains Ron Stotts after boyfriend's murder
Ron Stotts says his Catholic faith has helped him forgive the man he believes killed his boyfriend, Guinn Richard "Richie" Phillips. But he won't forget. "This has destroyed dreams and hopes of a bright future for myself and others with Richie," Stotts said. In June, Phillips' body was found stuffed in a suitcase in a Kentucky river. Josh Cottrell has been charged with the murder, and reportedly has said he killed Phillips because he was gay. Stotts tells the local newspaper, which refers to the queer population as "alternative lifestyle residents," that he may face repercussions for talking about his relationship with Phillips. But he doesn't care. "I've got nothing to hide, and I'm happy with who I am," he says. "People who want to hate me because I'm gay are certainly allowed to do that," he said. "But we all worship the same God and have to live here among each other." News-Enterprise
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