As Pride Month comes to a close, we honor two lives taken too soon; one an openly gay man, the other a fierce ally.

This week’s episode tells the story of Jeremy Waggoner, a gentle soul and hairstylist murdered in Detroit in 2008. And Lauri Carleton, a California shop owner shot in front of her store in 2023 for flying a Pride flag.

One case is unsolved. The other, shockingly recent. Both are reminders of how deadly hate can be, and how powerful love and allyship truly are. Their lives mattered. Their stories deserve to be heard.


Call to Action
If you have any information about the murder of Jeremy Waggoner:
Call 1-800-CRIME STOPPERS
or reach out to the Detroit Police Homicide Division at 313-596-2260.

If you want to support businesses supporting the LGBTQ community year-round, consider donating to Viva Rescue,  a queer-owned, registered 501c nonprofit and animal sanctuary.

https://vivaglobalrescue.org/

To support LGBTQ+ youth and help build a safer, more inclusive future, consider donating to The Trevor Project, a leading organization providing crisis support, education, and advocacy.


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Method & Madness is researched, written, hosted, & produced by Dawn Cate

Music by Tymur Khakimov from Pixabay

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