Beers with Queers A True Crime Podcast

byBeers with Queers

True Crime

Beers With Queers True Crime Podcast dives deep into chilling true crime stories through a queer lens, uncovering forgotten cases, queer history, and systemic injustice that mainstream narratives often ignore. Hosted by Jordi and Brad, this LGBTQIA+ true crime podcast explores serial killers, cold cases, hate-fueled violence, gay history, under-reported cases and bizarre mysteries tied to queer experience, blending compelling storytelling, historical insight, and unapologetically queer commentary. Whether you’re here for the haunting cases, the historical context, or the community-focused perspective, Beers With Queers invites listeners to grab a drink, press play, and discover the dark corners of queer hi...

Episodes(40 episodes)

The Murder of Matthew Shepard And His Legacy 28 Years Later Part 2

A brutal murder. A courtroom battle that captured the nation. And a legacy that changed LGBTQ+ history forever.In Part 2, we return to the murder of Matthew Shepard to uncover the investigation, the controversial gay panic defense, and the trial that captivated a nation. As his killers faced justice, Matthew’s family turned unimaginable grief into a fight for change, helping pave the way for landmark hate crime legislation. Hosted by Jordi and Brad, Beers With Queers explores this defining case through true crime with a queer perspective. Grab a cold one and join us as we...

Published: Oct 20, 2026Duration: 40m 35s

The Murder of Matthew Shepard And His Legacy 28 Years Later Part 1

A life stolen. A community shaken. A fight for justice that changed history.In October 1998, 21-year-old Matthew Shepard was a promising college student with dreams of a future that was finally beginning to take shape. But one night in Laramie, Wyoming, turned his life into one of the most infamous hate crimes in American history. In Part One, we explore Matthew’s life, the events leading to his brutal attack, and the tragedy that became a defining moment in queer history. Join Jordi and Brad for this deeply moving episode of Beers With Queers. Ho...

Published: Oct 12, 2026Duration: 32m 17s

205. The Halloween Candlestick Murder

In 1958 Charleston, South Carolina, the murder of 29-year-old Jack Dobbins became one of the city's most sensational criminal cases. On Halloween night, Dobbins met 18-year-old Air Force airman John Mahon at Club 49, a Charleston establishment known for attracting gay patrons. The two eventually went to Dobbins' home on Queen Street, where Mahon later testified that Dobbins made unwanted sexual advances toward him. The following morning, Dobbins was discovered dead on his living-room sofa, having suffered fatal blows to the head from a large brass candlestick. Mahon surrendered to authorities and admitted striking Dobbins, but maintained that he had acted...

Published: Oct 5, 2026Duration: 37m 19s

204. The USS Iowa Tragedy: An Investigative Failure

Forty-seven sailors were dead. The Navy had an answer that wasn't an accident but pointed to one dead man.In 1989, the USS Iowa suffered a catastrophic turret explosion that killed everyone inside. Investigators soon focused on Clayton Hartwig, his life insurance policy, and rumors about his relationship with another sailor. As the case unfolded, an LGBTQ+ true crime story emerged alongside questions about military culture, homophobia, and whether a dead sailor had been turned into a convenient scapegoat. But independent investigators would later challenge key parts of the Navy’s case, raising a haunting question: was th...

Published: Sep 29, 2026Duration: 49m 46s

203. The Cline Falls Axe Attack

A dream cross-country bike trip. A deserted campground. And a stranger who arrived in the darkness with an axe.In 1977, Yale students Terri Jentz and Avra Goldman were cycling across America when their journey took a horrifying turn at Cline Falls State Park. In the middle of the night, a pickup truck crashed through their tent, leaving both women gravely injured, then he attacked with an ax before he vanished into the darkness. Years later, Terri returned to Oregon and began investigating the case herself, uncovering lost evidence, forgotten suspects, and questions that still have no...

Published: Sep 22, 2026Duration: 38m 4s

202. Remembering the Queer Heroes and Voices of 9/11

A day that changed the world and some of the queer lives caught in its path.Twenty-five years after 9/11, we remember several LGBTQ+ victims whose stories deserve to be told. From longtime partners denied recognition after their loved ones died, to a gay Catholic FDNY chaplain who ran into the chaos to help others, and an openly gay passenger aboard United 93 who helped fight back, these are stories of love, loss, courage, and queer history. In this episode we look beyond the headlines and remember the people behind one of the darkest days in American history.<...

Published: Sep 14, 2026Duration: 36m 53s

201. The Atlanta Child Murders Part 2

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Published: Sep 7, 2026Duration: 37m 46s

200. The Atlanta Child Murders - One Of The Most Controversial Crime Sprees In American History

Atlanta was losing its children and nobody seemed to be listening. As bodies piled up, grieving families demanded answers while police dismissed disappearances as runaways and insisted the murders weren’t connected.From 1979 to 1981, dozens of Black children and young people vanished from Atlanta and turned up dead, creating one of the darkest and most controversial crime sprees in American history. In Part One of our coverage of the Atlanta Child Murders, we examine the racism, poverty, and institutional failures surrounding the investigation and the growing panic that someone was hunting Atlanta’s children. As the FBI...

Published: Aug 31, 2026Duration: 36m 27s

199. The Murder of Steen Fenrich At The Hands Of His Stepfather

He escaped a home where hatred had made him a prisoner. At just 19 years old, Steen Fenrich had finally built a life where he could be himself, until one desperate moment sent him back to the family he had spent years trying to escape.In 1999, being young, Black, and gay meant navigating a world where racism and homophobia could follow you everywhere, even into your own home. Steen had fought his way toward independence, but when a painful breakup left him vulnerable and needing somewhere to stay, he turned to his family for help. What followed...

Published: Aug 26, 2026Duration: 34m 33s

198. William Haines aka "Old Hollywood's First Openly Gay Star"

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Published: Aug 23, 2026Duration: 46m 32s

197. Michelle Kosilek And The Murder Of Cheryl McCaul

A brutal murder. A controversial identity. And a legal battle that would capture the nation’s attention.In 1990, Cheryl McCaul was found murdered inside her car in Massachusetts, launching an investigation that would quickly point toward someone close to her. But the case became far more complicated when the accused, Michelle Lynne Kosilek, came out as transgender and began fighting for access to gender-affirming care while incarcerated. As the murder trial collided with questions of gender identity, mental health, prisoners’ rights, and LGBTQ+ history, the case became a lightning rod for debate that continues decades later.<b...

Published: Aug 11, 2026Duration: 40m 1s

196. Alice Mitchell And The Tragic Murder of Freda Ward

A forbidden love. A desperate plan. And a murder that would forever change how America viewed queer women.In 1892 Memphis, Tennessee, Alice Mitchell and Freda Ward dreamed of escaping a society determined to keep them apart. Their secret romance, an audacious plan to live together as husband and wife, and the crushing weight of Victorian expectations set the stage for one of the earliest documented same-sex murder cases in American history. In this episode, we explore a tragic chapter of queer history that exposed prejudice, obsession, and the devastating consequences of intolerance, while uncovering a case...

Published: Aug 4, 2026Duration: 32m 35s

195. Donald Miller Hollywood's Forgotten Serial Killer

A killer stalked the neon glow of Hollywood's gay bars. For years, his victims were overlooked, their stories nearly erased. In a city of bright lights, a forgotten serial predator found the perfect place to hide.In the late 1970s and early 1980s, Los Angeles' queer nightlife was booming—but beneath the celebration lurked a brutal predator. Donald Miller preyed on gay men, exploiting a time when violence against the LGBTQ+ community was too often ignored or dismissed. In this episode, Jordi and Brad uncover one of the most forgotten chapters in queer history, piecing together a...

Published: Jul 28, 2026Duration: 30m 36s

194. Michael Lupo The Wolfman Of London

A city gripped by fear. A killer hiding in plain sight. And a deadly wave of misinformation that turned an epidemic into a hunting ground.As HIV/AIDS spread across Britain in the mid-1980s, London's LGBTQ+ community found itself fighting on two fronts, against a devastating virus and against the hatred it fueled. When gay men began disappearing after nights out in London's most popular queer bars, police initially dismissed the murders as isolated incidents. But as the bodies continued to pile up, a horrifying pattern emerged. This episode of Beers With Queers explores the...

Published: Jul 20, 2026Duration: 32m 4s

193. The Sacred Band of Thebes An Army Of 150 Gay Couples That Brought Sparta To Its Knees

They were told Sparta could never be defeated. Then 300 warriors, 150 pairs of same-sex lovers changed history forever.Forged in the shadow of tyranny, the Sacred Band of Thebes wasn't just an elite military unit, it was the first of its kind, made up of 150 pairs of devoted male lovers who fought side by side against the most feared army in the ancient world. In this episode, Jordi and Brad explore one of the greatest stories in queer history, from secret rebellions and impossible battlefield victories to the heartbreaking final stand that transformed these warriors into legends...

Published: Jul 13, 2026Duration: 50m 40s

192. Robert Wone - One of America's Most Baffling Unsolved Murder Cases Part 2

A trusted friend. A quiet overnight stay. And within just 79 minutes, a successful young lawyer was dead inside a Washington, D.C. home, leaving behind one of the most baffling unsolved murders in modern true crime.In Part 2 of our coverage of the murder of Robert Wone, we unravel the disturbing forensic evidence, conflicting timelines, and unanswered questions that continue to haunt investigators nearly two decades later. From allegations of a staged crime scene to theories that have divided the true crime community, this LGBTQ+ true crime podcast explores a case where every answer seems to...

Published: Jul 6, 2026Duration: 37m 33s

191. Robert Wone - One of America's Most Baffling Unsolved Murder Cases Part 1

A trusted friend. A quiet night in Washington, D.C. And less than 80 minutes later, Robert Eric Wone was dead.When successful attorney Robert Wone asks to spend the night at the home of a longtime college friend after working late, it seems like the safest decision he could make. Instead, he becomes the victim of one of America's most baffling unsolved murder cases. In Part 1, Jordi and Brad unravel the events leading up to that night, introduce the key players, and reconstruct the minute-by-minute timeline that has left investigators, journalists, and true crime fans searching...

Published: Jun 30, 2026Duration: 46m 4s

190. Scotty Bowers And The Secret Gay History Of The Golden Age Of Hollywood

A gas station attendant with a plan. A hidden network. And the secret desires of Hollywood’s biggest stars.Fresh from the horrors of World War II, a young Marine named Scotty Bowers arrived in Los Angeles looking for work. What he found instead was a city built on illusion, where fame came with morality clauses, careers could be destroyed by a rumor, and countless queer stars were forced to live in the shadows. From an ordinary gas station on Hollywood Boulevard, Scotty would become the keeper of some of Old Hollywood’s most closely guarded secr...

Published: Jun 22, 2026Duration: 40m 9s

189. The Hanky Code aka "How Did Gay People Meet Before Grindr?"

A rainbow of secrets. A coded language. And a hidden world built for survival.Long before Grindr, Scruff, Sniffies, or social media, queer men relied on an intricate system of colored bandanas to communicate desires, identities, and interests in a world where being yourself could be dangerous. In this Pride Month episode, Jordi and Brad dive into the fascinating history of the Hanky Code, exploring its disputed origins, ties to leather culture, and how this colorful piece of queer history became one of the community’s most iconic symbols. Then, things take a hilarious turn as Br...

Published: Jun 15, 2026Duration: 41m 26s

188. Steven Simpson - Burned Alive By Party Crashers At his Own Birthday Party

A birthday celebration. A vulnerable young man. And a night of cruelty that would leave a community demanding answers.When Steven Simpson turned eighteen, he had every reason to celebrate. Openly gay, living independently despite autism, epilepsy, and other challenges, Steven had worked hard to build a life on his own terms. But what began as a gathering of friends in his South Yorkshire flat quickly spiraled into something far darker. As the night unfolded, humiliation, bullying, and violence blurred the line between a cruel joke and a devastating tragedy. In this LGBTQ+ true crime podcast...

Published: Jun 8, 2026Duration: 42m 39s