Murder of Gordon Church

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Gordon Ray Church (September 14, 1960 – November 22, 1988) was an American man who was murdered in Millard County, Utah. Church, who was gay, was kidnapped, raped, tortured, and killed by Michael Anthony Archuleta and Lance Conway Wood, primarily because of his sexual orientation. Archuleta was sentenced to death, while Wood received a life sentence. In 2020, the case received renewed attention following the release of Dog Valley, a documentary film about Church's life and the circumstances of his murder. The filmmakers stated that the documentary was intended to promote greater understanding and support for the LGBTQ community.

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