A judge sentenced Dwight Kematch to life in prison for the second-degree murder of Alexander Lo in 2024, with no parole for 11 years. The brutal assault occurred after the pair met on Grindr, culminating in Lo’s death despite intervention from his family. Kematch expressed remorse for his actions, acknowledging the harm caused to Lo’s family, while Lo’s mother described the deep emotional trauma stemming from her son’s murder. The judge deemed Kematch’s actions horrifying but noted potential for rehabilitation during his incarceration.
