fakehatecrimes.org

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The purpose of this site is to compile a comprehensive database of the false reports of "hate crimes" committed (mostly) in the USA. It builds on the work of Laird Wilcox, whose Crying Wolf (PDF) is the original book on this subject. The books Hate Crime Hoax and Hate Crimes: Criminal Law & Identity Politics are recommended.

Report 114.

Articles/Programs

151. Woodside rebuilds, arsonist 'known' but still at large / 1987-08-06

Details

Type of hoax: suspected

Date: 1986-04-08

Location: Silver Spring MD

Summary: Woodside Synagogue destroyed by fire. Member of synagogue questioned by police. Lt. Harding, the county fire investigator, said he thinks he knows whodunnit, but it's a sensitive subject.

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