Pennsylvania Man Sentenced to Life for Murdering Gay Lover to Hide Relationship

Kylen Pratt receives life without parole for killing Naasire Johnson in 2022, a crime labeled as a hate crime by prosecutors.

Kylen Pratt, 23, was convicted of first-degree murder and other charges for the 2022 killing of Naasire Johnson, 20.
Pratt shot Johnson in the neck and later burned his body in Fairmount Park to conceal their romantic relationship.
Prosecutors classified the murder as a hate crime, stating Pratt killed Johnson to prevent anyone from discovering their relationship.
Evidence included cell phone data showing Pratt searched for terms like 'traits of a psychopath' and 'killing in cold blood'.
Johnson's family and community leaders expressed the profound impact of his death, highlighting the broader issue of violence against LGBTQIA individuals.