West Palm Beach gay activist killed by partner, police say

 H.G. Roosters bar workers kept calling Michael Brown's home Thursday, but his partner told them Brown wasn't available.

Brown, 50, a prominent gay activist, had been beaten and stabbed to death inside his apartment.

His partner, Brant Hines, killed him either Wednesday night or Thursday morning, West Palm Beach police said Saturday. On Thursday night or Friday morning, Hines, 27, hung himself from a leather strap outside Brown's bedroom door, police said. He did not leave a note.  West Palm Beach gay activist killed by partner, police say
Sun-Sentinel.com, FL