Homophobic rage was said to be the reason for the killing. At that stage, the question is only 'did they do it'. I told you a few days ago about a case now appealing the notion that a female rape victim can sue for civil rights damages. Well, as to vaginal rape, no question. Women are the only gender equipped for that crime.
Every victim has a unique status.
This attempt to expand the criminal law to highlight some social or political agenda is terribly misguided. Furthermore, it is asking for the thought police to emerge. In a crime like murder, intent, not motive, is the issue. If I intended to kill you, no one has to establish why. Finally, if hate for a particular group or sex played a role, that information comes in during the punishment phase of a trial.