Beers with Queers A True Crime Podcast

He was out, proud—and hiding a monstrous secret. Tony Atkins was known in his community as a flamboyant, openly gay man. But behind the bravado was a dark and deadly pattern: the murder of multiple women. What made this case so rare—and so disturbing—wasn’t just who he was, but who he chose to kill. This LGBTQ+ true crime podcast episode explores a case that challenges expectations, blurs lines, a...

The bodies may be silent—but the people fighting for them are not. In part two of our interview with the Trans Doe Task Force, we go deeper into the challenges of identifying trans and gender-nonconforming victims, from cold case neglect to biased forensic systems. What’s being done, what’s still missing, and why remembering these victims matters now more than ever. This queer true crime podcast e...

Unidentified bodies. Forgotten victims. And a community refusing to let them stay nameless. Across the country, countless LGBTQ+ individuals—especially trans people—have died without identification, their stories buried alongside them. But a grassroots group is fighting to change that. In this episode, we sit down with the Trans Doe Task Force, the pioneering team working to reunite names with fac...

A trailblazing queen. A ballroom legend. And a body discovered years after her death. When police entered the home of Paris Is Burning star Dorian Corey in 1993, they weren’t expecting a preserved corpse wrapped in vinyl hidden deep in her closet. What they found turned into one of the strangest unsolved mysteries in queer crime history. Who was the man? Why was he there? And what does it say abou...

Two activists in love. A home invasion fueled by hate. And a crime that shattered a movement. Gary Matson and Winfield Mowder were well-known figures in California’s LGBTQ+ and environmental circles. Their lives were defined by advocacy and kindness—until two intruders brought it all to a bloody end. The motive? A deadly mix of homophobia, extremism, and radical ideology. In this LGBTQ+ true crime...

Nine men dead. A fire with no answers. And a community forced into silence. In 1977, a blaze tore through the Everard Baths in New York City—once a vibrant safe space for gay men during a time of extreme oppression. The media painted it as a seedy accident. But the deeper you dig, the more haunting the story becomes. Who were the victims? Why was the truth buried so quickly? And what did this fire...

The 2023 Vogue Murder of O’Shae Sibley A dancer voguing at a gas station. A slur hurled. And a life ended far too soon. O’Shae Sibley was a gifted performer, a proud member of the ballroom scene, and a beacon of queer Black joy. On a summer evening in Brooklyn, he was targeted simply for existing—dancing to Beyoncé with friends while filling up his tank. What followed wasn’t just a tragedy—it was...

Jimmy Rackover & The Bizarre Murder of Joey Comunale A wild party in a Manhattan penthouse. A fake name hiding a notorious legacy. And a guest who would never make it home. When 26-year-old Joey Comunale was invited to an upscale afterparty, he had no idea he was stepping into a web of wealth, deception, and brutal violence. What began as a night of fun among new acquaintances ended with blood...

The arrest. The courtroom. The confessions that chilled a nation. Part 2 dives into the trial of Fritz Haarmann, where the full horror of his crimes came to light. As survivors testified and families demanded answers, Germany was forced to confront a nightmare of cannibalism, queerness, and unchecked brutality. Was he a monster, a product of war-torn trauma—or both? Hosted by Jordi and Brad, Beers...

Fritz Haarmann aka “The Vampire Butcher of Germany” – Part 1 He sold meat at the market. No one questioned where it came from. In post-WWI Germany, Fritz Haarmann lured young men to his home—then murdered them in gruesome fashion. Nicknamed “The Vampire of Hanover,” Haarmann drank their blood, butchered their bodies, and may have even sold their flesh. In Part 1, we explore his early life, the ris...

Seven victims. Two lovers. A murder spree hidden in the dunes. Between 1976 and 1977, the quiet beach town of Truro, Australia became the dumping ground for a series of gruesome killings. Christopher Worrell and his partner James Miller lured young women to their deaths—creating a twisted dynamic that confounded authorities. Was this a case of domination, complicity, or coercion? The Truro murders...

He was polite. Handsome. And secretly sadistic. Michel Peiry, known as “The Sadist of Romont,” targeted young men across Europe in the 1980s—charming them before subjecting them to torture and death. Despite his cross-border spree of killings, few outside Switzerland remember his name today. This chilling episode uncovers the disturbing story of a queer killer whose crimes shattered lives—and expo...

An Ivy League campus. A sudden scream. A library soaked in silence. In 1969, Betsy Aardsma was a bright 22-year-old grad student at Penn State when she was stabbed to death in the university library—and no one saw it happen. The case sparked fear across campus and baffled investigators for decades. With no witnesses, no motive, and no conclusive evidence, her murder remains one of Pennsylvania’s m...

From gay adult films to the U.S. Capitol—how did this happen? Sergeant Miles built a career in the adult industry, celebrated in queer spaces. But in 2021, his name made headlines for a different reason: storming the Capitol during the January 6th insurrection. This episode dissects a case where politics, sex, identity, and extremism collide in disturbing fashion. Hosted by Jordi and Brad, Beers W...

It looked like a Halloween prank. It turned into a cold-blooded killing. In 1957, a man opened his door on Halloween night to what he thought was a costumed trick-or-treater. Instead, he was shot dead. What followed was a scandal involving secret affairs, jealousy, and a very queer motive buried under mid-century shame. This episode unwraps one of the most shocking Halloween murders in American hi...

Ghosts. Glitter. Gunfire. The Castro’s Halloween legacy has it all. For decades, San Francisco’s Castro District has been the epicenter of queer Halloween revelry—and sometimes, tragedy. From drag queens dancing in the streets to shootings and chaos, the history of Halloween in the Castro mirrors the beauty and volatility of queer celebration in America. This episode takes you on a spine-chilling...

A Molotov cocktail. A blazing home. And a queer icon nearly lost. When model and adult performer Matthew Camp moved into a famously spooky house in Poughkeepsie, New York, he didn’t expect to be targeted. But on a cold January night, someone firebombed the historic home with Matthew inside—barely escaping with his life. This case explores fame, fear, and what it means to survive a modern-day hate...

He worked to prevent HIV. He also hunted gay men. Jay Thomas Johnson wasn’t just a murderer—he was a trusted member of the health community. While employed by an AIDS commission, he was secretly targeting the very people he claimed to serve. When the truth unraveled, it exposed a horrifying breach of trust and a chilling double life. This case is a disturbing reminder that not all predators come f...

100th Episode! He was her roommate. She was a nurse. Their friendship masked a deadly plan. When Stephen Eldridge was found stabbed more than 20 times, suspicion quickly turned to his roommate—Maureen McDermott. What detectives discovered was a calculated murder-for-hire plot steeped in paranoia, manipulation, and cruelty. This case shocked Los Angeles—and became one of the first U.S. murder trial...

She lived bold, performed louder, and loved the spotlight. But someone wanted her silenced. Diane Delia was a stunning drag performer with dreams as big as her personality. Then she vanished—only to be found floating in the Hudson River. What unfolded next was a murder case filled with jealous lovers, strange confessions, and unanswered questions. This episode explores the glamor, danger, and hear...

He stalked gay bars. He smiled as he stabbed. And he was paroled!? Warren Harris may not be a household name—but in 1970s New Orleans, he left a bloody legacy. His attacks were sudden, senseless, and specifically targeted gay men in the vibrant French Quarter. This episode sheds light on a killer largely forgotten by history—and the fear that haunted a queer nightlife scene. Hosted by Jordi and Br...

He fell in love with a trans woman. His fellow soldiers hated him for it. And Don't Ask Don't Tell got him killed. Barry Winchell was a private in the U.S. Army when he became the target of relentless bullying. When the whispers turned into threats, the military looked away—until one night, he was beaten to death in his sleep. This episode examines the culture of silence and hate that led...

A date arranged on Grindr. A bathroom soaked in bleach. A victim left chained and bleeding. In 2020, Chance Seneca lured a gay man to his Louisiana home under the guise of a hookup. What followed was a horrifying attempt to reenact the crimes of Jeffrey Dahmer—right down to the dismemberment. But this case has a twist you won't see comming. This episode explores a chilling modern case of obses...

Brandon Woodruff & The Murders of Dennis & Norma Woodruff: Part 2 A conviction handed down—but questions still linger. In Part 2, we examine the trial of Brandon Woodruff and the inconsistencies that continue to divide true crime followers. Was Brandon a cold-blooded killer, or the victim of small-town homophobia and a rush to judgment? This episode dives deeper into one of the most debate...

Two parents murdered. A son in the closet. A community quick to judge. In rural Texas, Dennis and Norma Woodruff were found shot and stabbed in their home. Their son Brandon, one of the few openly gay students at his college, became the prime suspect. But was the evidence against him solid—or circumstantial? Part 1 unravels the facts of a case filled with bias, secrets, and a devastating double mu...