A quiet man. A tidy house. A basement full of nightmares.

Robert Berdella ran a curiosity shop by day—but behind closed doors, he was torturing young men, documenting every act in a chilling diary. In Part 1 of this two-part case, we uncover how he lured his victims, why no one suspected him, and the first horrific discoveries that would shatter Kansas City forever.

This episode begins the descent into one of the most sadistic gay serial killer cases in U.S. history.

Hosted by Jordi and Brad, Beers With Queers brings chilling crimes, queer stories, and twisted justice to light—all with a cold one in hand.

Press play, grab a drink, and join us as we uncover the darkest corners of LGBTQ+ history.