Both men had been murdered by Dan White, a former fellow supervisor, who had positioned himself against those he called \"radicals, social deviates and incorrigibles.” He had frequently clashed with Harvey at Board meetings, and resented the spirit of change which Milk personified for many.
Kedua pria ini dibunuh oleh Dan White, mantan sesama anggota legislatif, yang menempatkan dirinya melawan orang yang ia cap \"radikal, penyimpangan sosial dan salah.\" Dia sering bentrok dengan Harvey saat rapat legislatif, dan membenci semangat perubahan yang Milk wujudkan untuk banyak orang.