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 exposes the silence that followed his arrest.

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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 most haunting cold cases.

Was it a crime of opportunity, a personal vendetta, or something far darker? This unsolved mystery still echoes in queer true crime circles today.

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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.

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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 history—where nothing was quite what it seemed.

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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 journey through seven decades of joy, fear, and unforgettable queer history.

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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 crime.

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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 from the outside—and not all allies are who they seem.

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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 trials to involve a woman accused of plotting a same-sex murder.

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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 heartbreak of a life lived in defiance—and a death still clouded in mystery.

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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.

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