came out publicly as gay in 2014 and was open about his sexuality among friends since the 1970s – for years as they sought evidence of ‘homosexual activity’ to allow them to send him back to Canada.An in-depth report by David Bixenspan for Mel Magazine, documents obtained through the Freedom of Information Act reveal the investigation took place towards the end of the Lavender Scare.While it’s not completely clear what sparked the investigation, a summary of witness interviews from April 14, 1965 reference Patterson’s wrestling name at the time regarding Portland Police Department’s morals squad looking into the local gay community.The document reads: ‘The reports relate to an investigation conducted by Portland Police Department morals.