Key facts
- Michael Stewart and Anthony Stewart convicted of murder.
- The murder of Anthony Littler occurred in 1982.
- The crime has been classified as a homophobic hate crime.
- The brothers were 15 and 18 years old at the time of the murder.
Brothers convicted of 1982 homophobic murder
IN SHORT
Michael and Anthony Stewart were convicted of the 1982 murder of Anthony Littler, a civil servant. The crime was classified as a homophobic hate crime. The brothers were 15 and 18 at the time of the murder.
Key Numbers
42 yearstime since murder
15Michael Stewart's age at time of murder
18Anthony Stewart's age at time of murder
Who's Involved
Michael Stewart
convicted of 1982 murder
Anthony Stewart
convicted of 1982 murder
Anthony Littler
victim of 1982 homophobic murder
↳ Why This Matters
This case highlights a brutal crime from the past that has finally seen justice. The conviction of the Stewart brothers for the 1982 murder of Anthony Littler, a civil servant, brings closure to a case that remained unsolved for over four decades. The classification of the crime as a homophobic hate crime underscores the societal issues present at the time and the importance of pursuing justice regardless of the passage of time.