fakehatecrimes.org

fake hate crimes: a database of hate crime hoaxes in the usa

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 276.

Articles/Programs

387. Boy arrested in Esperance swastika graffiti spree / Boy, 13, determined to have acted alone. Not motivated by bias toward any individual or group. Was familiar with the symbol from a video game and "chose it because it was easy to draw." / 2017-01-06

Details

Type of hoax: crime but not hate crime

Date: 2017-01-01

Location: Esperance NY

Summary: Police believe the 13 y.o. was unmotivated by bias. He saw it in a video game.