A missing boy. A frantic manhunt. And a witch hunt disguised as justice.

In 1954, Sioux City, Iowa was rocked by the disappearance of 8-year-old Jimmy Bremmers—a tragedy that quickly spiraled into a moral panic. What began as a search for a child’s killer turned into a crusade against anyone who didn’t fit the town’s idea of “normal.” As fear gripped the public, suspicion fell not just on criminals, but on queer men who became scapegoats in a deeply flawed investigation. Among them was Ernest Triplett, a mentally ill man with no real evidence against him—except for being different.

This LGBTQ+ true crime podcast episode exposes how queer identity became a crime in itself during the 1950s, unraveling a case buried by bias, hysteria, and institutional silence.

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.