Murder's a Drag

After a week off, Aura is back to talk about the Luke Davies and Jessie Baird case. She shares her expertise in sports as she breaks down the case and how the Australian authorities handled it.

Aura goes in depth on the serial killer Stephen Port looking into his victims, their lives, and the botched police work done around their cases. Tune in to be just as frustrated as Aura is on a weekly basis. 

Aura is going in depth on the life and times of Martha P. Johnson. Martha lived an incredible life that can often be overshadowed by what happened to and around her. Learn about Marsha's beginnings and unsolved mysterious death when you tune in this week.

This week Aura is talking all about Shanda Sharer and her life in Indiana. Shanda was killed in the early 90's when murders were making the news what felt like nearly every day. Tune in to hear Aura's take as she dives into the case. 

This week, Aura discusses the case of Edwin Chiloba from Kenya and the impact that his murder is having on the LGBTQ+ movement there. Aura goes in depth about LGBTQ+ rights in Africa as well as exploring Chiloba's life and dreams. Tune on in this week to learn a lot. 

This week Aura is discussing the murders of Ivor Maciejowski and Christian Pandolfino a couple from Malta. Their case has taken a long time to make it's way through the system and still hangs in a form of limbo today. Tune in to learn about the lives and the case of Ivor and Christian.

This week Aura is going over the case of Jose Escobar Menendez. Jose was surrounded by love and had many people who looked forward to seeing him everyday. His life was cut short for the pettiest of reasons, and his true story deserves to be told. Tune in this week for Jose's story.

This week Aura has new wallpaper and is very excited about that. She also had quite the experience on an Amtrak to share with you all! This weeks case is about how Holden White miraculously survived a brutal attempt on his life by a wannabe Dahmer copycat. Holden's story is harrowing, inspiring, heart breaking, and terrifying all in one.

Aura is back after a ten month hiatus and she's here to explain the layers of trauma that she's endured while she was away! She has been busy and has a new case to dig into, learning all about the life and death of Stephen Smith. His murder hit the small town of Hampton, South Carolina hard, and his proximity to the infamous Murdaugh family have the theories surrounding his murder buzzing, Aura is here to bring some clarity and refocus the story on Stephen Nicholas Smith.

The case of the murder of Sydney Loofe is one that has been taken by websites and sensationalized to the point of Sydney being erased. Who she was is more important than how she was murdered, and Aura is going to cover that and more in this week's episode. 

This week Aura is covering the murders of Marilyn Monroe Cezares and Tiffany Harris aka Dior Ova that took place less than two weeks apart. Tiffany was murdered in New York and Marilyn in California in the worst year in recent history, 2020. Dive in with Aura to learn about these incredible women's lives and the impact they made.

Come on a journey with aura back into some stories of the gay founding fathers, the 1966 gay sip-ins and some technical crimes that lead me to classify this episode as true-crime content.

Aura is making up for a bad job done on an earlier episode with a deeper, more focussed dive into Bruce McArthur and his seven year killing spree. This monster claimed the life of eight men Skandaraj Navaratnam, Abdulbasir Faizi, Majeed Kayhan, Soroush Mahmudi, Kirushna Kumar Kanagaratnam, Dean Lisowick, Selim Esen, and Andrew Kinsman all taken too soon from loving families and friends. 

Aura covers the tragically underreported murder of Poe Delwyn Black aka Legion. Poe was a 21-year-old trans man living his new life in Slab City, California when it was cut tragically short, just as he was coming into his own. Tune in this week to learn about Poe, about what happened, and about the terrible work that local authorities have done on Poe's case and others.

This week Aura gracefully stumbles through another case with the best of intentions. This week's case is that of Roxanne Ellis, Michell Abdill, and Scott Christopher George by the same psychopath in 1995. With twists and turns ending in a largely unrelated exotic dancer becoming a millionaire and getting on an unexpected TV show.

Aura is back with another wacky and wild installment for the whole family! Come along on this weeks episode to hear about Aura's messy concert experience and another beautiful cover of a song you'll never want to hear again. Aside from that, this weeks case is that of Landy Martinez, which was recorded on a cell phone camera and has been tragically sensationalized and shared ever since.

This week, Aura discusses the murder of Crystal Parker in 2013 by a woman who she once loved. This case has so many twists and turns that it can cause migraines and lots of wondering "what the f*ck?" so tune in!

Aura is back baby, and this week she is ready to explain where in the world was Aura Van Dankiego. This weeks case is the tragic and recent murder of Jason Fox in Newport, Washington and how TikTok influenced the investigation and charges for the people responsible. 

This week Aura is discussing the tragic murder of Rae'Lynn Thomas back in 2016. As the pandemic of murder of transgender women of color, trans Black women are still being targeted and murdered at disproportionate rates, and that is all discussed this episode. 

Aura discusses the murder of Carl and Sarah Collier by their own granddaughter after being in a toxic secret lesbian relationship. Sometimes referred to as the lesbian Thelma and Louise (although who's to say T and L weren't already together) learn all about Holly Harvey and Sandra Ketchum in this episode of Murder's a Drag!

Aura discusses the tragic story of Ryan Skipper and how he was murdered in Florida in 2007. He was a budding young 25 year old on the fast track to success before one drive home one night changed everything. Tune in!

This week, Aura tells the true story of the tragic murder scene at the beginning of the blockbuster movie; IT: Chapter II .  Charlie Howard was 23-years-old and living in Bangor, Maine when he was targeted and murdered by three teenagers. The tragedy is something the people of Bangor live with today, and Aura discusses it all. 

Terrianne Summers was an amazingly brave transgender veteran living in Jacksonville, Florida when she was murdered in her own drive way while checking mail. We may have heard her name, but do we know her story? Tune in with Aura to learn all about it in this week's episode.

This week, Aura researches and delivers her findings about the murder of Zoraida Reyes in 2014. Zoraida was a well known transgender activist in California when she was brutally killed and discarded by a truly evil person. Tune in.

Aura discusses the tantalizing case of the Trick or Treat Murder of Peter Fabiano back in 1957. At the center of a lesbian love rhombus Peter fell victim to a not so master plan... Tune in this week to hear all about it!

Aura covers the tragically underreported case of Frank Yazzi, an out and proud Navajo man murdered under mysterious and brutal circumstances in 2009. In this episode, Aura talks Navajo culture, small town law enforcement, dismemberment logistics, and serves you unfiltered commentary.

Aura is back (save for a few audio faux pas) in full swing! This week she dives into the life and times of Kitty Litter an iconic Atlanta drag queen who performed in over 200 clubs during her 42 year career. Join Aura this week for her return to the show from the new studio in Palm Springs!

Aura discusses murderer Bruce McArthur and the lives of all seven men he brutally murdered and planted their dismembered bodies in giant garden pots. This man was pure evil and the case surrounding him and his actions was equally as wild.

Aura discusses the heartbreaking story of Billy Jack Gaither from a small town in Alabama, murdered in 1999. In this episode, you learn all about Billy's life, family, friends and what happened to him on that fateful November evening.

Aura discusses the murder of Pakistani transgender activist Alisha, and the wonderful life she lead. Alisha was a complex human who had a lot of dreams for herself and her life. Tune in to learn about them.

Aura discusses the terrible and little known story of Arthur "J.R." Warren in Grant Town, West Virginia back in 2000. J.R. was an amazingly kind person who never knew a stranger, and despite his upbringing repressing his homosexuality, he maintained a positive and optimistic disposition. Rest in Power Arthur Warren.

Andre Melendez was a gay latino man who was murdered in New York in 1996. Andre, better known as Angel Melendez, has been lost in the mess of the Club Kid scene. In this epidode, Aura tells you all about the life of Andre Melendez. Featuring an interview with Onya Mann, a drag queen in Charlotte, NC who has had a run in with murderer, Michael Alig.

Aura discusses the heartbreaking case of FC Martinez' murder in Cortez, Colorado in 2001. FC was a two-spirit Navajo person or diné nádleehí as his tribe would describe it. There is a deep and rich history involving the concept of being two spirited, and Aura covers it all, tune in.

Aura discusses the little known case of Talana Kreeger, a 32-year-old lesbian woman murdered in an act of homophobic rage in Wilmington, North Carolina back in 1990. Talana was a bright light and her memory deserves to be spread far and wide.

Aura discusses the 1990 homophobic slaying of Julio Rivera in Jackson Heights, Queens. Julio's murder sparked much needed change in the community and his memory lives on through those changes, tune in to learn all about Julio Rivera.

Aura discusses the 2002 party that ended in tragedy for 17 year old Gwen Araujo. Learn all about Gwen and her bubbly personality, tenacity, and passion for life and love. Rest in Power Gwen Amber Rose Araujo.

Aura covers the tragic and brutal 2019 attack of Muhlaysia Booker in Dallas, Texas and her eventual murder in May of last year. Rest in Power Muhlaysia Booker.

Brandi West was at the height of her career, hosting the most popular shows and a summer residency in P-Town, she was on the fast track to drag superstardom. No one knew the man behind the makeup would turn into a cold blooded killer. My Website- https://www.murdersadrag.com/ J.D. Doyle's Archives: Main Page- http://www.jddoylearchives.org/ Texas Obituary Project- http://www.texasobituaryproject.org/ Houston LGBT History- http://www.houstonlgbthistory.org/ Bail Funds and BLM Info: Google Doc- https://docs.google.com/document/u/1/d/12y7-Wa4gi8HUeFTv17gPcbMGuVX5cqIudLJmhOrq1-k/mobilebasic Follow Me! Social Media: Twitter- https://twitter.com/auravandank Facebook- https://facebook.com/auravandank Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/auravandank/ The Podcast: Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/3AV4KJmzD4o9Ow6QXxcs1g?si=O6QrNijVS4aWGhHyz1gMvw Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/murders-a-drag/id1479798221

Aura covers the accidental mummification murder of James Lutz, who was left wrapped up and in a casket after his partner suffered a brain aneurysm during a kinky escapade. J.D. Doyle's Archives: Main Page- http://www.jddoylearchives.org/ Texas Obituary Project- http://www.texasobituaryproject.org/ Houston LGBT History- http://www.houstonlgbthistory.org/

Kenneth Paterimos Jr. was a kind and caring young man from Chicago, IL who had his whole life ahead of him. One night at the families favorite bar, everything changed. Tune into this weeks episode to learn all about Kenny's life. Bail Funds and BLM Info: Google Doc- https://docs.google.com/…/12y7-Wa4gi8HUeFTv17gP…/mobilebasic Follow Me! Social Media: Twitter- https://twitter.com/auravandank Facebook- https://facebook.com/auravandank Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/auravandank/ The Podcast: Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/3AV4KJmzD4o9Ow6QXxcs1g… Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/…/po…/murders-a-drag/id1479798221

This week Aura dives into the life and murder of Aniya Parker. This weeks episode also covers some some queer history, briefly discussing the Compton Cafeteria Riot that dates back before the Stonewall Riots!

This week Aura discusses the tragic murder of Kelly "Keanna Mattel" Stough in Detroit back in 2018. Tune in to learn all about the life of a fabulous human being and drag entertainer that was cut tragically short. Song this week: Aluna George- Mean What I Mean

The muders of Vernon Shipman, Charles Glass, and Louise Shumate have haunted the small town of Hendersonville, NC for over fifty years. Aura discusses some of the inner-workings of the case and why it hasn't been solved, but the answer is right there. Song this week: The Cardigans- Happy Meal II

This weeks case is the life and murder of Nizah Morris a Philadelphia drag legend, trans matriarch, and LGBT* icon. Aura discusses the shady police work and the sloppy attempt at a cover up. This weeks song is Monster by New Years Day.

This week I'm discussing the unsolved tragic murder of Ta'Ron Carson from Kansas City, Missouri in 2018. If you think you might know anything that could help detectives with this case please contact the TIPS Hotline at 816-474-TIPS (8477).Song this week: Big Brother & The Holding Company- Summertime

This week we're learning all about the life of a gorgeous woman by the name of Ty Underwood, that was taken far too soon. This episode also discusses the problematic reporting around the murder of trans women. Song this week: BANKS- "Till Now"

This week I am covering the life and 2013 murder of Mark Carson of New York. This case emphasizes the importance of gay communities around the country and sheds a much needed light on stories of Black queer folks that need to be heard.Song this week: Girl Talk- "Like This"

I'm back! I've also got videos YouTube weekly along with the usual podcast. This week I'm covering the murder of Kevin Bacon and the history of the Grindr cannibal.

A special focussing on the popular new Nexflix documentary Don't F*** With Cats. It's the trauma extravaganza mama! An extra intense one hour episode about the infamous internet killer Luka Magnotta. I focussed heavily on the victim, Lin Jun, to give him just some of the remembrance he deserves. 

The 1972 murder of Dr. George Duncan gave the gay rights movement the publicity it needed to legalize male homosexuality throhout the entire country by 1997. If you dont know about it, you should. Tune in and learn yo stuff. 

Welcome back, we are ten episodes in and I'm having a blast. I'm covering The Scorecard Killer this week and you need to buckle down for this one, because its very intense.