Retired Homicide Detective Vincent Velazquez joins the show to give his take on the Katie Janness case. He answers our questions about how DNA, cell phone data and past crimes play a role in the investigation. 

Check out Vince's show "The Murder Mind" on YouTube
And give him a follow on Instagram


If you'd like to report a tip anonymously, contact Atlanta Crimestoppers 
Atlanta Crimestoppers

Sources for this episode: 
Atlanta PD Crime Report and 911 call from Janness Murder

News Coverage
11Alive - August 2025

Fox 5 Atlanta - July 2025

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Alli and Melisa talk grieving the blueprint of your life -- mourning the life events you thought would happen but just aren't coming to fruition -- and mourning the life events that have passed.

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In our very first episode of Be Gay, Solve Crime, we dive into the details of the 2021 murder of Katie Janness and her dog, Bowie. The crime occured in a very popular park in the heart of Atlanta and remains unsolved. 

Sources for this episode: 

Atlanta PD Crime Report and 911 call from Janness Murder

News Coverage
11Alive - August 2025

Fox 5 Atlanta - July 2025

Internet Speculation 
Reddit r/UnresolvedMysteries

If you'd like to report a tip anonymously, contact Atlanta Crimestoppers 
Atlanta Crimestoppers

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Buckle up for part two with our friend Becca where we share some icks and "friend of the pod" Robin joins us for a conversation that goes very off the rails. 

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Our friend Becca joins the show for a long overdue interview seeing as Melisa and Becca go way, way back. Becca shares her story of experiencing multiple losses in her life, multiple marriages (to the same man!), a sexual awakening courtesy of a former teacher -- and her journey to coming to terms with her sexuality. 

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All and Melisa discuss how healing can feel like an endless cycle -- and address Alli's mom's question of "Are we just trying too hard to find the 'perfect' relationship?"

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Alli and Melisa discuss the Blake and Taylor drama, the 10-hour drive date that went viral on TikTok -- and how this all relates to toxicity in dating -- how discouraged so many people feel about not making solid connections despite their best efforts. 

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This week's episode is a bit of a mixed bag as Melisa and Alli discuss evolving emotional regulation, choices we would make when we first came out versus today -- and always a fun topic, the "ick." 

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Leadership and Mindset Coach Dr. Lorri Sulpizio joins the show to talk about the ups and downs of dating later in life, attachment styles and why it's so hard to be vulnerable. 

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Or on her website, lorrisulpizio.com

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Charlie shares how her relationship patterns have continued to teach her lessons about people with narcisstic traits -- and what it was like to come out later in life following her upbringing as a Jehovah's Witness. 

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