Vermillion 303 he is a very strong person he kept going even when it was the hardest thing to do some people go off the rails and get consumed by grief but he didn't and I will always respect him for that
the fact that rob managed to get through all of the grief and pain instead of letting it consume him really shows how strong he is as a person and I have a lot of respect for him because of that and he still manages to see the good in people
ellis smith that shows the extent of his brain damage. Im 58 years old and can honestly say that I have never met good person. There is nothing secial about the boys that stomped Sophie to death, if she had lived they would have gotten away with it and lived normal lives. There would be no foundation and a lit of people would have never been helped by that foundation.
Exanimis Rex I didn't say there was I was saying that not a lot of people would've gotten through something that horrible loosing someone you love that much would make a lot of people go off the rails
Late reply, but I'm amazed that he made it through this. Knowing myself I probably wouldn't have been able to cope with something like this. Sure, as most say, life goes on, but it's so much easier said than done, especially in such cases.
When he says her girlfriend's coffin just looked too small to contain her, even if she was quite short, and couldn't figure out why referring to how important she was to him, ho special to be confined to such a narrow space...I almost cried
"People are more good than they are bad." That's just... wow...! If I had been through what he has been through, and my girlfriend had been brutally beaten up and murdered; I don't know if I had been able to keep such a loving and optimistic attitude towards other people in general after that...
This world... the cruelty... the intolerance... it's relentless. This world will simply never learn - ever... And it's just so sad... I truly feel bad for you. Are you healed now, or do you still struggle with physical or psychological effects from the attack?
Chief Pixie I would hope, theres always someone though that has to be a jerk. And I get a little grumpy when people are jerks to the guy im in love with. Hahah
Karah Kay even though the foundation is doing well there are still people out there who will have that hatred towards people like us unfortunately the best thing we can do is keep educating the youth and supporting people who are victims to hate crimes like this
no words can express how angry, hurt and sickened by what happened. 10 years on and i still think of these two. I remember all the S.O.P.H.I.E marches that took place, the police presence...why? why should we be afraid to be different? music should bring people together, not separate us into tiny little groups. S.O.P.H.I.E
It is simpler than music. Dressing goth doesn't express your music interests, although, yeah, most of the time it is related to heavy metal/screamo, etc. This crime happened because some idiots who are walking the street now simply didn't like that these people liked to wear black, dyed their hair, had piercings and were otherwise different than those idiots.
@@pretzelmaker3122 Ermm no. I think you're confusing emos with goths. Emos commonly listen to heavy metal, screamo, and metalcore, and goths listen to gothic rock, post-punk, dark wave, ethereal wave, deathrock, etc. Goth is heavily tied with musical interest, after all, it is a music based subculture. In fact, it has its roots in music since the late 70s and early 80s when it spawned from the UK punk scene - with post-punk being widely regarded as the first goth genre, which offered a moodier and darker twist on punk music
So terribly saddened by what happened to these two beautiful people. May she rest in eternal peace and wonder, and all my very best wishes to Rob. I hope he forges forward in strength and light. Thank you for posting this interview.
Rob and Sophie did NOTHING wrong, NOTHING to deserve what those monsters did to them. For simply being Goths, Sophie lost her life and Rob will now be haunted and have to live without her for the rest of his life. And that's just not fair.
I have followed the tragic story of Sophie and Rob since the attack and I have watched all the documentaries, and I have always wanted the best for Rob. He really does deserve a positive future. I am so glad to have seen how he is coping 10 years on. I cannot even begin to imagine what he has gone through, but I really do hope that he can move on to amazing things. I'm looking forward to his artwork. xXx
This happened a year after I started high school so I don't remember it so clearly but when I watched the documentary "murdered for being different" it made me cry
When I was at school being bullied and experiencing racism the goths in my school took me in and were so lovely and friendly to me! ❤️ A lot of them are so kind and non-judgemental.
The lad that invited them to the park was acting innocently...an act of kindness, he did not want to see the danger he put those 2 in. The lesson from this is to be more STREETSMART.
@@dahmeg7801 he liked them and didn't know that was gonna happen , if it hadn't been for his conscious and ringing an ambulance them scum would NEVER have gone down
Rob you are an incredible person. Im a drum and bass dj, so you could consider me on the 'other side' but im also an ex goth too. Nobody should ever have to go through this EVER. Id also like to tell you Rob, i cried through the entire film. You are a perfect very brave human being and im so so sorry for your loss. Rip Sophie xxxx
Those monsters should never be have been let out of prison for what they did to Rob & Sophie, I know a couple of them are still behind bars but ALL of them should spend the rest of their miserable, insignificant lives locked up like the animals they are!
honestly it just kills me inside. im glad he's able to be so positive and make the best of his life and future despite what he went through. i cant imagine how hard it must've been to lose her. i wish so badly that this never happened she should still be here. i cried so hard when i watched murdered for being different. i wonder if he's seen it himself and what he thought about it. if i were him i dont think i could do it. to almost re live it. see it play out from the outside. im glad he's doing ok though and congradulations getting a degree and doing what makes you happy rob. peace and good vibes. sophie is never forgotten.
I've not seen the movie & only stumbled across this story just yesterday. My heart breaks for this couple. How sick people can be towards each other is unbelievable. Please be kind to each other. Praying for you Rob. I truly wish you the absolute best in life. Thanks for sharing this interview.
People keep mentioning the goth / alternative scene but you’re forgetting the vital message from this entire documentary & it’s horribly worrying?! This isn’t about a certain ‘scene’ you’re into, this is about being ‘different’ / standing out from societies ‘norms’ & how disgustingly unaccepting & cruel people are because of it. Acne, being short, too slim, too fat, being a goth - it doesn’t matter, the core message is acceptance, & to stop standing by & letting people continuously get ridiculed for not ‘fitting in’. I was overweight during my secondary school years due to health issues - I was taking steroid medication on & off throughout my teens, it made me balloon in weight (along with abuse at home / undiagnosed ED). I had a whole heap of friends, my best friend I nicknamed ‘pocket Rottweiler’, she was 5’2” & fiercely protective, but there were many instances that I was on my own & had the face the onslaught of not just my fellow peers, but grown arse men (nearly always men) shouting abuse / throwing hot coffee on me & spitting on me in the street. I did have a breakdown just before my 21st birthday & I spent nearly 4 years inside with agoraphobia. It’s not just the physical affects of being beaten or abused that stay with you, it’s more the emotional / mental - they never truly leave. My heart broke when I saw this documentary, it stayed with me for a very, very long time. I truly hope Rob is doing as well as can be all these years later, & was able to pursue his dreams of doing art. x
Lots of people remember this story because of Sophie but no one remembers Rob, who has to live with this everyday for the rest of his life. Absolutely heartbreaking. Rest in Peace, Sophie but I hope Rob can live in peace too 😭
That's because only 2 were convicted of murder, 3 of the 5 little sewer rats didn't touch Sophie and as rob survived they were only convicted of gbh with intent which is a massive injustice they attacked both so viciously to put them in a coma should of been a conviction of attempted murder, those 3 have all been released from prison, the justice system should have a retrial on attempted murder charge. R.I.P Sophie and my heart goes out to rob and both families.
Rob seems a very special person I admire him beyond words not appearing to be bitter or full of anger, that really is something beautiful Rest easy Sophie x
so sorry for what happened to you and Sophie - what a terrible trauma for you both - love to all of you - hopefully Rob you will salvage a good life here on in memory of Sophie and for yourself you deserve happiness. xxx
Its not just hate crime that fuels tragic attacks like this, there are many types out there who use any excuse to vent their anger, frustration and sometimes sheer delight in hurting people. They take, for example, Goths to be different and therefore a legitimate target (in their own warped and senseless opinion) and will take pride as a gang member in showing they are up for it, by inflicting severe damage to another persons life. That it ended in death for Sophie does not seem to take away the determination of certain people to continue without remorse, the ongoing attacks aimed at anyone who is deemed to be a soft target, an attack that will have no repercussions as the victims are either outnumbered or weak and not aggressive. These types are cowards primarily and will always group together to inflict as much damage as they can en masse but on their own, each one would not even confront a potential victim without calling in their "mates". They are not primeval or feral, they are just brainless thugs who will probably end up extortionists and lifetime bullies. Hopefully they'll die young under their own sword before causing another tragedy. I live in hope. RIP Sophie.
I have a cousin who is a goth. They are truly awesome human beings. 😀 I was taught to accept people, for who they are, on the inside, and to never judge a book by its cover. I had a good teacher. My Mom. I'm so glad that I learned all of the good values that she instilled into me.❤
Rob has been very brave and I'm glad he's managed to move on with his life and get his degree,he's had so much to cope with and I wish him well.... RIP Sophie x
Much respect to you Rob ... you are an amaizing young man . Hope life is good to you from now on ... true .. we are not all bad .. love to you and hugs .. RIP sophie xxxx
I’m from wales. When this happened I was staying in digs near Bacup. When I saw it on the news I really wanted to go find those lads and flatten them all with my car. Three of the five are out now. Sad world indeed.
Its awful because i saw them both around and i talked to them. I am currently in a goth faze and im scared to go out because of this.... i live near bacup...
i’ve just watched this documentary and i am heart broken by the fact that the world is like this still after lots of incidents have happened and it’s just so upsetting to hear rob talk about it x
To Robert Maltby, dear sir, I apologize for what those teenagers did to you and Sophie Lancaster, it wasn't your fault that it happened, it was those boys own fault that they were drunk.
Honestly disgusted this ever happened. My prayers are with all families that have to be put through such an injustice! Rob is amazing well done on how far and well you’ve done God bless you darling 🙏🏽❤️
It's RIDICULOUS that he and Sophie were attacked just for being Goths. "What next is someone going to attack me for wearing glasses?" It nice to hear a update on Rob from himself and his out look on life and people, he knows that not everyone is like that, (besides kids and grown ups these days dye their hair to rainbows colours today and not to talk about the people who overuse plastic surgery like a tool, it nothing compared to Rob & Sophie fashion.) coutined keeping your chain up Rob. RIP Sophie.
They aren't to blame for the attack tho the poeple who attacked them are doesn't matter what someone looks like those people showed no mercy on other humans and thats the sad fact she wasn't murdered for being different she was murdered because other people was empty enough to commit murder! It breaks my heart and I'm so scared of bringing my kids up in this world. I WISH Rob all the luck in the world to be strong and to keep going doesn't matter how long ago this happened it's got a very potent story behind. God rest your soul Sophie x x
That poor guy, this is despicable what happened to them both. Sophie losing her precious wee life and Rob left with the Trauma of what had happened. Good Luck Rob.. Thinking of Sophie’s family also. 💝
I'm emo, I hate when stuff happens like this. It's always norms. My heart was sad when I first heard this. 🖤😢🖤 my heart goes out to her. I pray she's in a better place, she didn't do anything wrong to deserve this. It's always "Norms" they think they are better than everyone.
I don't understand their thinking - that everyone should be the same as them. Although tbh these lads had been in trouble before and it just seems they set upon anyone.
I watched the film when it came out, I remember this murder when it happened, it was one of the many defining moments for my generations. The film was one of the most hard hitting things I’ve ever seen, I’ll never forget it for the rest of my life. The guys who murdered Sophie and nearly killed Rob are monsters
To think I moved from round the corner to bacup park only a few years before this happened, couple of years younger than rob and was dabbling in ‘mosher’ type things at the time absolutely scares me to the core. This really could of been me. So so sad for this lad and what him and his girlfriend had to go through on that for awful night. The way he speaks is beautiful and is testament to s beautiful human being he is. Rest in peace Sophie… too good for this world.
The word you used 'dabbling', this is what so many people do in their teens/young adulthood. I went through a little mosher stage as did many of my friends, yet when I grew up I didn't end up a mosher, and the same rings true for my old friends. For many it's just a phase...now imagine wanting to kill someone for something so insignificant. It's just mental to me. And I also just want to add I don't think there's anything wrong with being a mosher or a goth. Be whatever you like.
My heart really goes out to you Rob. I was reminded about this event from the song "We Are The Others" by Delain. Such a tragic thing to happen. To be attacked and die because you don't conform to what society considers normal ("normal" is something that doesn't exist). To think this happened only 5 years after the Gwen Araujo murder in California back in '02. To think that some people around the world didn't learn anything from it. Makes me sad that people can be so close minded just because someone is different. We are all different. RIP Sophie, may you find peace and love in heaven. :-(
My heart goes out to this guy. What he went through was totally pointless. It didn't need to happen and I hope that the people behind their attacks are suffering, badly. They should be in prison for life, but knowing our justice system, I wouldn't be surprised if they were out now. Stay strong brother 🙏
He spent 10 years after this Traumatic event to make something of himself which he successfully did, can't say the same for those who attacked him and his Girlfriend who deserve every second of prison time they get.
you just want to run up and give him a big, warm hug
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Agreed. It'd be worth it to underline not everyone's a useless specimen out there. I'd like to high five the little shits who did this to Rob and Sophie though... I say high five as in with a golf club to the face at high velocity and shout *FIVE* .
Just because people are Goths, don't mean they don't have hearts. I hate some people in this world. Not every "normal" person is bad, but not all Goths are bad either RIP Sophie 🖤
So tragic, my heart goes out to Rob, how anyone deals with something like this is beyond my comprehension, I admire him, I hope he finds some peace, RIP Sophie.
Bless you Rob your extremely brave I'm so sorry for what happened to you and your beautiful girlfriend Sophie I wish you all the happiness you so richly deserve god bless you and may Sophie be somewhere that is as close to sublime peace and bliss as possible
Im glad that the s.o.p.h.i.e foundation is continuing to this day. Goth/metalheads/punks, all show their support to spread awareness of hate crime. I hope rob is doing okay, i know its been very difficult for him. I wish him the best times now, and know that sophie is always looking down from heaven on him.
Even though Sophie is Gone she’s not suffering anymore but poor Rob has to live with this everyday he lost the love of his life and suffered brain damage what he went through he did not deserve
Everybody mourns Sophie but let's not forget Rob. He has had to live with grief and brain injury and psychological trauma every day since.
Vermillion 303 i haven't forgotten Rob
he suffered the most
he's damn lucky he survived
Vermillion 303 he is a very strong person he kept going even when it was the hardest thing to do some people go off the rails and get consumed by grief but he didn't and I will always respect him for that
Exactly!!
Ikr his girlfriend was beaten to death next to him💔
the fact that rob managed to get through all of the grief and pain instead of letting it consume him really shows how strong he is as a person and I have a lot of respect for him because of that and he still manages to see the good in people
ellis smith that shows the extent of his brain damage. Im 58 years old and can honestly say that I have never met good person. There is nothing secial about the boys that stomped Sophie to death, if she had lived they would have gotten away with it and lived normal lives. There would be no foundation and a lit of people would have never been helped by that foundation.
Exanimis Rex I didn't say there was I was saying that not a lot of people would've gotten through something that horrible loosing someone you love that much would make a lot of people go off the rails
Late reply, but I'm amazed that he made it through this. Knowing myself I probably wouldn't have been able to cope with something like this. Sure, as most say, life goes on, but it's so much easier said than done, especially in such cases.
Rob Maltby you're not alone mate. Keep going :)
When he says her girlfriend's coffin just looked too small to contain her, even if she was quite short, and couldn't figure out why referring to how important she was to him, ho special to be confined to such a narrow space...I almost cried
He seems like such a sweet genuine human being, can't believe how senselessly cruel people can be
"People are more good than they are bad."
That's just... wow...! If I had been through what he has been through, and my girlfriend had been brutally beaten up and murdered; I don't know if I had been able to keep such a loving and optimistic attitude towards other people in general after that...
PartyBeliever not many people can even his mum feels that way and she doesn't like it
This world... the cruelty... the intolerance... it's relentless. This world will simply never learn - ever... And it's just so sad...
I truly feel bad for you. Are you healed now, or do you still struggle with physical or psychological effects from the attack?
I'm happy that you've recovered so well! And I admire how you're also able to see that there's more good than bad in this world. Good for you!
I wouldn't, it just goes to show that Robs a better man than I am.
@@ULTIMATE_FREEDOM_FIGHTER for every one bad egg there are 99 good eggs. Remember that 😊
I remember reading about this as a ten year old and still wear my S.O.P.H.I.E band wherever I go. Gone but not forgotten xx
Rest in Peace Sophie x
jsorro Sophie died because she got kicked in the head hard in both sides
Whats your point Christine?
@@3rodox lolsavage
Who would dislike this? How rude.
It may be disliking what happened to him. I hope.
Chief Pixie I would hope, theres always someone though that has to be a jerk. And I get a little grumpy when people are jerks to the guy im in love with. Hahah
Karah Kay even though the foundation is doing well there are still people out there who will have that hatred towards people like us unfortunately the best thing we can do is keep educating the youth and supporting people who are victims to hate crimes like this
I agree with you Ellis, completely.
Karah Kay probably the three people out of the five that didn't get charged with murder
Poor Sophie, Poor Rob who has to live with this...You're strong Rob, and Sophie fought until the end of her life, beautiful people
no words can express how angry, hurt and sickened by what happened. 10 years on and i still think of these two. I remember all the S.O.P.H.I.E marches that took place, the police presence...why? why should we be afraid to be different? music should bring people together, not separate us into tiny little groups.
S.O.P.H.I.E
It is simpler than music. Dressing goth doesn't express your music interests, although, yeah, most of the time it is related to heavy metal/screamo, etc.
This crime happened because some idiots who are walking the street now simply didn't like that these people liked to wear black, dyed their hair, had piercings and were otherwise different than those idiots.
@@pretzelmaker3122 Ermm no. I think you're confusing emos with goths. Emos commonly listen to heavy metal, screamo, and metalcore, and goths listen to gothic rock, post-punk, dark wave, ethereal wave, deathrock, etc. Goth is heavily tied with musical interest, after all, it is a music based subculture. In fact, it has its roots in music since the late 70s and early 80s when it spawned from the UK punk scene - with post-punk being widely regarded as the first goth genre, which offered a moodier and darker twist on punk music
You are a very strong person, Rob. Thinking of you. I wish you the best for the future. Sophie will be proud of you. ❤
gorm aon-adharcach I'm sure that Sophie would have been proud of Robert.
The Fact Rob is still here shows how much of a brave man he is
sick people live in this world😩
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Agreed
They sure do
Yep, it’s beyond belief at times
So terribly saddened by what happened to these two beautiful people. May she rest in eternal peace and wonder, and all my very best wishes to Rob. I hope he forges forward in strength and light. Thank you for posting this interview.
Amalia Grassi I agree with what you say. I hope that Sophie rests in peace.
Rob and Sophie did NOTHING wrong, NOTHING to deserve what those monsters did to them.
For simply being Goths, Sophie lost her life and Rob will now be haunted and have to live without her for the rest of his life.
And that's just not fair.
I've heard of people who get attacked for the dumbest reasons. Shoot, a guy got attacked once for the length of his hair
I have followed the tragic story of Sophie and Rob since the attack and I have watched all the documentaries, and I have always wanted the best for Rob. He really does deserve a positive future. I am so glad to have seen how he is coping 10 years on. I cannot even begin to imagine what he has gone through, but I really do hope that he can move on to amazing things. I'm looking forward to his artwork. xXx
after watching murdered for being different and seeing how much he loved her
Just wanted to say i met Sophie's brother Adam at bloodstock friday just been, lovely guy
uhh i wanna cry now. this man is beautiful and i hope he lives a beautiful happy life because he’s very strong
This happened a year after I started high school so I don't remember it so clearly but when I watched the documentary "murdered for being different" it made me cry
Sarah Anne me too. 😭
This is sad love goth people they're best people hang around with
Yes actually and a bit Friendlier.
I couldn't agree with you more.
Probably some of the least judgemental
@@newbeginning9112 not really the time
When I was at school being bullied and experiencing racism the goths in my school took me in and were so lovely and friendly to me! ❤️ A lot of them are so kind and non-judgemental.
So much bravery and strength, hope he's doing well today. RIP Sophie.
why? because they looked different ......I hate the world that I am forced to live in sometimes
Same💔💔💔
same man same
The lad that invited them to the park was acting innocently...an act of kindness, he did not want to see the danger he put those 2 in. The lesson from this is to be more STREETSMART.
no because some scum bag low lives decided to think it was ok to beat them to a pulp
@@dahmeg7801 he liked them and didn't know that was gonna happen , if it hadn't been for his conscious and ringing an ambulance them scum would NEVER have gone down
poor rob , sounds a really lovely guy , r.i.p. poor sophie xxxx . 💕💕❤
That poor man, I can't imagine the physical and mental pain he went through. ❤️
Rob you are an incredible person. Im a drum and bass dj, so you could consider me on the 'other side' but im also an ex goth too. Nobody should ever have to go through this EVER. Id also like to tell you Rob, i cried through the entire film. You are a perfect very brave human being and im so so sorry for your loss. Rip Sophie xxxx
W0ke 420 I saw you on the actual movie- hiiii
Marcie Rose Glad you noticed! 😊
W0ke 420 I totally agree with your point
I’m an alternative chick I love metal core, post hard core...rock but also love drum n bass raves✨🎶💕
Those monsters should never be have been let out of prison for what they did to Rob & Sophie, I know a couple of them are still behind bars but ALL of them should spend the rest of their miserable, insignificant lives locked up like the animals they are!
God bless this poor man. Breaks my heart that this happened to him :(
Just seen the film this year. I was so touched and broken. God bless Rob for the future and Sophie in heaven. They didnt deserve this
i still have my S.O.P.H.I.E wristband from 8 years ago ❤️ RIP
The people with different styles and looks are the best people to be friends with. They are so amazing and unique.
Sophie was only 5ft 2inches tall.Cant even begin to fathom out the brutality.
Sending you a hug, dude.
You’re an extremely strong individual ❤️
honestly it just kills me inside. im glad he's able to be so positive and make the best of his life and future despite what he went through. i cant imagine how hard it must've been to lose her. i wish so badly that this never happened she should still be here. i cried so hard when i watched murdered for being different. i wonder if he's seen it himself and what he thought about it. if i were him i dont think i could do it. to almost re live it. see it play out from the outside. im glad he's doing ok though and congradulations getting a degree and doing what makes you happy rob. peace and good vibes. sophie is never forgotten.
I've not seen the movie & only stumbled across this story just yesterday. My heart breaks for this couple. How sick people can be towards each other is unbelievable. Please be kind to each other. Praying for you Rob. I truly wish you the absolute best in life. Thanks for sharing this interview.
People keep mentioning the goth / alternative scene but you’re forgetting the vital message from this entire documentary & it’s horribly worrying?! This isn’t about a certain ‘scene’ you’re into, this is about being ‘different’ / standing out from societies ‘norms’ & how disgustingly unaccepting & cruel people are because of it. Acne, being short, too slim, too fat, being a goth - it doesn’t matter, the core message is acceptance, & to stop standing by & letting people continuously get ridiculed for not ‘fitting in’.
I was overweight during my secondary school years due to health issues - I was taking steroid medication on & off throughout my teens, it made me balloon in weight (along with abuse at home / undiagnosed ED). I had a whole heap of friends, my best friend I nicknamed ‘pocket Rottweiler’, she was 5’2” & fiercely protective, but there were many instances that I was on my own & had the face the onslaught of not just my fellow peers, but grown arse men (nearly always men) shouting abuse / throwing hot coffee on me & spitting on me in the street. I did have a breakdown just before my 21st birthday & I spent nearly 4 years inside with agoraphobia.
It’s not just the physical affects of being beaten or abused that stay with you, it’s more the emotional / mental - they never truly leave. My heart broke when I saw this documentary, it stayed with me for a very, very long time. I truly hope Rob is doing as well as can be all these years later, & was able to pursue his dreams of doing art. x
Lots of people remember this story because of Sophie but no one remembers Rob, who has to live with this everyday for the rest of his life. Absolutely heartbreaking. Rest in Peace, Sophie but I hope Rob can live in peace too 😭
bless all who knew Sophie. & Rob. r.i.p. sophie
just watched this movie and my heart is broken. Prayers go out to Sophie's family and Rob. They did not deserve this.
No one does:(, so heartbreaking.
This made me cry 😢
I hope everyone involved in this horrific crime is caught and is behind bars for life without parole and possibly the death penalty.
the longest sentence was about 18 years and some of them got as little as 4 years.
Robot killer that makes me so angry
That's because only 2 were convicted of murder, 3 of the 5 little sewer rats didn't touch Sophie and as rob survived they were only convicted of gbh with intent which is a massive injustice they attacked both so viciously to put them in a coma should of been a conviction of attempted murder, those 3 have all been released from prison, the justice system should have a retrial on attempted murder charge. R.I.P Sophie and my heart goes out to rob and both families.
Rob seems a very special person
I admire him beyond words not appearing to be bitter or full of anger, that really is something beautiful
Rest easy Sophie x
Bless you , I’m so sorry for what you and Sophie went through x
It’s scary to think that people out there would kick someone to death for looking different
so sorry for what happened to you and Sophie - what a terrible trauma for you both - love to all of you - hopefully Rob you will salvage a good life here on in memory of Sophie and for yourself you deserve happiness. xxx
Its not just hate crime that fuels tragic attacks like this, there are many types out there who use any excuse to vent their anger, frustration and sometimes sheer delight in hurting people.
They take, for example, Goths to be different and therefore a legitimate target (in their own warped and senseless opinion) and will take pride as a gang member in showing they are up for it, by inflicting severe damage to another persons life.
That it ended in death for Sophie does not seem to take away the determination of certain people to continue without remorse, the ongoing attacks aimed at anyone who is deemed to be a soft target, an attack that will have no repercussions as the victims are either outnumbered or weak and not aggressive.
These types are cowards primarily and will always group together to inflict as much damage as they can en masse but on their own, each one would not even confront a potential victim without calling in their "mates".
They are not primeval or feral, they are just brainless thugs who will probably end up extortionists and lifetime bullies.
Hopefully they'll die young under their own sword before causing another tragedy.
I live in hope.
RIP Sophie.
Absolutely exceptional artist. I can’t get over how emotive his work is. Moving on from what happened.... his work will inspire so many people. 🧡💙💚
I cry at no movies but I had to go up to my room after watching this. Amazing sad thought provoking
I have a cousin who is a goth. They are truly awesome human beings. 😀 I was taught to accept people, for who they are, on the inside, and to never judge a book by its cover. I had a good teacher. My Mom. I'm so glad that I learned all of the good values that she instilled into me.❤
Rob has been very brave and I'm glad he's managed to move on with his life and get his degree,he's had so much to cope with and I wish him well....
RIP Sophie x
From across the pond, wishing you the best life.
Hope you are well Rob. I've prayed for you both . Paul 🙏 (Doncaster)
You're a very strong man.
Much respect to you Rob ... you are an amaizing young man . Hope life is good to you from now on ... true .. we are not all bad .. love to you and hugs ..
RIP sophie xxxx
I’m from wales. When this happened I was staying in digs near Bacup. When I saw it on the news I really wanted to go find those lads and flatten them all with my car. Three of the five are out now. Sad world indeed.
All of my love to rob and Sophie RIP to a beautifully angel.
Rob is a true worrior.
Hands down rispect
13 years ago today, we won’t forget you Sophie xx
Its awful because i saw them both around and i talked to them. I am currently in a goth faze and im scared to go out because of this.... i live near bacup...
i’ve just watched this documentary and i am heart broken by the fact that the world is like this still after lots of incidents have happened and it’s just so upsetting to hear rob talk about it x
Very brave of you, matey! Well done! What an inspiration!xx
I'm so sorry you met evil that night but you are a survivor and must live life for the two of you. Sophie would want you to be happy. 🙏
To Robert Maltby, dear sir, I apologize for what those teenagers did to you and Sophie Lancaster, it wasn't your fault that it happened, it was those boys own fault that they were drunk.
Alexander Calder its not only because they were drunk thats not an excuse sorry
They weren’t even drunk😱 They’re disgusting evil chavs bitter mofos!!!
ROB, THE ARTIST
Honestly disgusted this ever happened. My prayers are with all families that have to be put through such an injustice! Rob is amazing well done on how far and well you’ve done God bless you darling 🙏🏽❤️
Beyond prayers justice and more for the beautiful Sophie 🖤🖤
It's RIDICULOUS that he and Sophie were attacked just for being Goths. "What next is someone going to attack me for wearing glasses?" It nice to hear a update on Rob from himself and his out look on life and people, he knows that not everyone is like that, (besides kids and grown ups these days dye their hair to rainbows colours today and not to talk about the people who overuse plastic surgery like a tool, it nothing compared to Rob & Sophie fashion.) coutined keeping your chain up Rob. RIP Sophie.
They aren't to blame for the attack tho the poeple who attacked them are doesn't matter what someone looks like those people showed no mercy on other humans and thats the sad fact she wasn't murdered for being different she was murdered because other people was empty enough to commit murder! It breaks my heart and I'm so scared of bringing my kids up in this world. I WISH Rob all the luck in the world to be strong and to keep going doesn't matter how long ago this happened it's got a very potent story behind. God rest your soul Sophie x x
So sad, I can't get my head round how this could even happen
That poor guy, this is despicable what happened to them both. Sophie losing her precious wee life and Rob left with the Trauma of what had happened. Good Luck Rob.. Thinking of Sophie’s family also. 💝
I'm emo, I hate when stuff happens like this. It's always norms. My heart was sad when I first heard this. 🖤😢🖤 my heart goes out to her. I pray she's in a better place, she didn't do anything wrong to deserve this. It's always "Norms" they think they are better than everyone.
I don't understand their thinking - that everyone should be the same as them. Although tbh these lads had been in trouble before and it just seems they set upon anyone.
It ain’t norms. It’s chavs and road men
I watched the film when it came out, I remember this murder when it happened, it was one of the many defining moments for my generations. The film was one of the most hard hitting things I’ve ever seen, I’ll never forget it for the rest of my life. The guys who murdered Sophie and nearly killed Rob are monsters
To think I moved from round the corner to bacup park only a few years before this happened, couple of years younger than rob and was dabbling in ‘mosher’ type things at the time absolutely scares me to the core. This really could of been me. So so sad for this lad and what him and his girlfriend had to go through on that for awful night. The way he speaks is beautiful and is testament to s beautiful human being he is. Rest in peace Sophie… too good for this world.
The word you used 'dabbling', this is what so many people do in their teens/young adulthood. I went through a little mosher stage as did many of my friends, yet when I grew up I didn't end up a mosher, and the same rings true for my old friends. For many it's just a phase...now imagine wanting to kill someone for something so insignificant. It's just mental to me. And I also just want to add I don't think there's anything wrong with being a mosher or a goth. Be whatever you like.
So sorry for this guy, and Sophie's family. I pray they all heal. The morons who did this terrible thing are scum.
To think those thugs will be back on the streets no justice in this country! R.I.P Sophie 🙏🏽❤️
My heart really goes out to you Rob. I was reminded about this event from the song "We Are The Others" by Delain. Such a tragic thing to happen. To be attacked and die because you don't conform to what society considers normal ("normal" is something that doesn't exist). To think this happened only 5 years after the Gwen Araujo murder in California back in '02. To think that some people around the world didn't learn anything from it. Makes me sad that people can be so close minded just because someone is different. We are all different. RIP Sophie, may you find peace and love in heaven. :-(
He sounds in denial poor dude this kinda trauma doesn’t go away. God Bless you Rob & Sophie & the families💖🦋
I know it wouldn't help, but I wish I could give him a hug :(.
My heart goes out to this guy. What he went through was totally pointless. It didn't need to happen and I hope that the people behind their attacks are suffering, badly. They should be in prison for life, but knowing our justice system, I wouldn't be surprised if they were out now. Stay strong brother 🙏
He spent 10 years after this Traumatic event to make something of himself which he successfully did, can't say the same for those who attacked him and his Girlfriend who deserve every second of prison time they get.
Today, the murderer, Ryan Herbert, will be RELEASED and out walking free...
"dEfInItEly ReHaBiLiTaTeD!"
Feel so sorry for this poor, poor man.
Heart goes out to you and her family.
I love different, different is amazing 🤍🤍🤍 there are some vile monsters on this planet. RIP angel 🦋🦋🌹🦋🦋
He seems like such a lovely young man, really hope he can have a wonderful life now. 💔💔
Watched the drama to Nite so sad.Acting was brilliant.
I'm so sorry♡ I hope you can live happily. We are glad you made it.
What a horrible horrible senseless crime for just being yourself. Just terrible 😢 I wish the best of health for Rob. God Bless and RIP Sophie 🙏❤️
This was a horrible crime and Rob has to live with this being replayed in his mind, he will never forget...
What a sad story , very sad,, I cried and I am still crying when I think at what happened to Robert and poor Sophie
I just want to wrap that poor guy in a blanket and give him a hug and take away all of his pain
you just want to run up and give him a big, warm hug
Agreed. It'd be worth it to underline not everyone's a useless specimen out there.
I'd like to high five the little shits who did this to Rob and Sophie though... I say high five as in with a golf club to the face at high velocity and shout *FIVE* .
The coffin is too small, she was a baby! All her life was taken! Rest in peace darling 💖 prayers for rob 💙
Just because people are Goths, don't mean they don't have hearts. I hate some people in this world. Not every "normal" person is bad, but not all Goths are bad either RIP Sophie 🖤
So tragic, my heart goes out to Rob, how anyone deals with something like this is beyond my comprehension, I admire him, I hope he finds some peace, RIP Sophie.
I just watched this and I broke down in tears
Bless you Rob your extremely brave I'm so sorry for what happened to you and your beautiful girlfriend Sophie I wish you all the happiness you so richly deserve god bless you and may Sophie be somewhere that is as close to sublime peace and bliss as possible
Im glad that the s.o.p.h.i.e foundation is continuing to this day. Goth/metalheads/punks, all show their support to spread awareness of hate crime. I hope rob is doing okay, i know its been very difficult for him. I wish him the best times now, and know that sophie is always looking down from heaven on him.
Even though Sophie is Gone she’s not suffering anymore but poor Rob has to live with this everyday he lost the love of his life and suffered brain damage what he went through he did not deserve
watching in 2020.. still super sad, i love goth/alt people; they are the nicest coolest people
Such a heartbreaking story
rip soph rob stay strong bud x
As an Italian living in Bacup, this hurts.
Sending love and best wishes to you Rob and to your family. 🖤💜🖤