A podcast dedicated to the discussion of true crimes that affect the LGBTQIA+ community... AKA true crimes involving perpetrators or victims who are LGBTQIA+.
Our first episode of our new installment titled "Headlines." Typically Ashley and Wayne take a deep dive into the dark side of the rainbow but on these episodes we will take multiple shallow dives. Each dive raising the question "WHY aren't more people talking about this?!"
In this episode Ashley and Wayne BOTH retell the story of the man who, for new years, resolved to become a serial killer. Colin Ireland became know as "the Gay Slayer" or "the Gay Slasher." How did he commit these crimes and why isn't he as well known as the Dennis Nilssen's and John Wayne Gacy's of the world? Listen and find out. Sources: “Born to kill- Colin Ireland: The Gay Slasher” “crime files” article published by A&E articles published by the BBC News murderpedia.org
On this episode Ashley tells us of a harrowing case about a married couple found shot to death outside their campsite in the Moab Mountain range in Utah. Crystal Turner (Crystal Beck) and Kylen Schulte had been enjoying life on the road, suspiciously close to where (widely talked about) Gabby Petito was found murdered. When the girls went missing, authorities assumed they had simply left, but family knew otherwise. Three murders happened in a few days, only one has been properly investigated. Sources used : thesun.com, kls.com, abc4.com, Jensen & Holes
In honor of spoopy season, Ashley and Wayne are once again SUSPENDING the Slay Queens' rules to bring you the story of Ruthie Mae McCoy, whose tragic murder inspired the flim(s) "Candyman". Source materials include https://the-line-up.com/ruthie-mae-mccoy, https://chicagoreader.com/news-politics/they-came-in-through-the-bathroom-mirror/, Reddit thread titled “Who Killed Ruthie Mae McCoy?” https://www.reddit.com/r/UnresolvedMysteries/comments/a5vu2f/who_killed_ruthie_mae_mccoy_unresolved_murder/.
Ashley and Wayne redo, revamp, reboot, and r - update the life and tragic death of transgender teen Nikki Kuhnhausen. Source materials include https://www.oregonlive.com/crime/2019/12/missing-vancouver-teen-was-strangled-to-death-after-suspect-found-out-she-was-transgender-police-say.html, https://www.pinknews.co.uk/2021/09/10/nikki-kuhnhausen-killer-sentenced-20-years/, https://www.advocate.com/exclusives/2020/7/02/transphobia-killed-her-daughter-her-legacy-lives-new-state-law, https://www.columbian.com/news/2021/sep/09/bogdanov-sentenced-to-20-years-in-murder-of-nikki-kuhnhausen/, https://people.com/crime/washington-man-convicted-murdering-transgender-teen-after-date-case-inspired-mom-to-create-change/.
Ashley and Wayne discuss the mysteries surrounding the tragic death of Christina Cecelia (Mocon) Kettlewell "The 8 Day Bride". Source materials include https://filmdaily.co/news/eight-day-bride, https://www.reddit.com/r/UnresolvedMysteries/comments/98t8ra/the_eight_day_bride/, https://buzzfeed-unsolved.fandom.com/wiki/The_Mysterious_Death_Of_The_Eight_Day_Bride, as well as the docu-series "Buzzfeed Unsolved" season 4, episode 3 “The Mysterious Death of the 8 Day Bride”.
Ashley and Wayne discuss the senseless crimes against Kristene "Kris" Chapa and her girlfriend Mollie Olgin. Source materials include the docu-series "Unusual Suspects: Deadly Intent" season 1, episode 7 "Terror Under Moonlight", talkmurder.com/mollie-olgin/, www.kiiitv.com/article/news/local/shooting-survivor-kristene-chapa-files-500-million-lawsuit/503-431035435, www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/article/Jury-hears-letter-during-trial-of-Helotes-man-9239295.php.
Ashley and Wayne discuss the life and crimes of "The Spokane Serial Killer" Donna Perry. Source materials include the docu-series “Inside the Mind of a Serial Killer” season 2, episode 5, abcnews.go.com/Health/transgender-woman-male-persona-serial-killer/story?id=22959423, www.spokesman.com/stories/2017/jul/24/transgender-serial-killer-donna-perry-sentenced-to/.
Ashley and Wayne discuss the life, career, and murder of queer porn creator/director, Bryan Charles Kocis. Source materials include "Cobra Killer: Gay Porn, Murder, and the Manhunt to Bring the Killers to Justice" by Andrew E. Stoner and Peter A. Conway, www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-news/death-of-a-porn-king-71027/, www.timesleader.com/news/488827/snapped-killer-couples-episode-retraces-murder-of-dallas-townships-bryan-kocis, and the biographical 2016 film "King Cobra".
Ashley and Wayne discuss the life, death, and mysterious circumstances surrounding the murder of Robert Eric Wone. Source materials include https://legaltimes.typepad.com/files/ward_affidavit.pdf, the “Murder of Robert Eric Wone” page on wikipedia.org and https://www.reddit.com/r/UnresolvedMysteries/comments/5pk0gs/sequence_of_events_of_robert_eric_wone_murder/.
Ashley and Wayne discuss a love triangle which resulted in the brutal death of Tory Minnick. Source materials truecrimedaily.com, tribdem.com, wtae.com, findagrave.com, mylifeofcrime.wordpress.com.
You Folx liked the teaser so much ... we decided to just give you all the full episode! Ashley and Wayne discuss the life of Navy man Allen Schindler, whose brutal murder uncovered the dangers faced by Queer military personnel, and inspired President Bill Clinton to create the defense directive "Don't Ask, Don't Tell". Source materials include the docu-series - "The Deadliest Decade - The 1990s" episode "Don't Ask, Don't Tell", chicagotribune.com, latimes.com, out.com.
In this Patreon "Fan Folx" exclusive, Ashley and Wayne discuss the life of Navy man Allen Schindler, whose brutal murder uncovered the dangers faced by Queer military personnel, and inspired President Bill Clinton to create the defense directive "Don't Ask, Don't Tell". Source materials include the docu-series - "The Deadliest Decade - The 1990s" episode "Don't Ask, Don't Tell", chicagotribune.com, latimes.com, out.com. For the full episode visit www.patreon.com/slayqueenspod.
Happy Pride! Ashley and Wayne discuss the incredible life of the first openly gay elected official in the history of California, Harvey Milk. As well as his tragic death at the hands of Milk's peer and colleague, Dan White.
Ashley and Wayne discuss the amazing life and the mysterious death of Marsha P. Johnson. Source materials blackpast.org, (a really fantastic article or blog that was published on) watpad.com, medium.com, hrc.org, nytimes.com, legacyprojectchicago.org, pbs.org, and the documentary “The Death and Life of Marsha P. Johnson” on Netflix.
Ashley and Wayne discuss the murder of Police Constable Gordon Semple at the hands of Stefano Brizzi as depicted in the docu-series "Click for Murder" episode 3.
Ashley and Wayne discuss the death of Donald Rogers at the hands of Billie Jean Rogers and Nicole Titlow as featured on the docu-series "I Knew My Murderer" season 1, episode 17.
Ashley and Wayne discuss the life and crimes of Herb Baumeister as featured on the docu-series "A&E Investigative Reports" season 6, episode 10 "The Secret Life of a Serial Killer".
Ashley and Wayne discuss the life and death of Bethany Deaton as depicted on the CBS docu-series "48 Hours" episode "Fall from Grace"; also featuring Tyler Deaton, "The Community", and the International House of Prayer.
Ashley and Wayne discuss the death of Scott Amedure at the hands of Jonathan Schmitz as depicted on the HLN docu-series "How It Really Happened with Hill Harper" episode "The Jenny Jones Show: Fatal Attraction".
Ashley and Wayne discuss the life and murder of Tzatzi Sanchez as depicted on the docu-series "Snapped" season 24, episode titled "Marcela Whaley".
Ashley and Wayne discuss the death of Andre "Angel" Melendez at the hands of New York City "Club Kid" Michael Alig as featured on the docu-series "The 1990s: The Deadliest Decade" season 1, episode 3 "Death of an Angel".
Ashley and Wayne discuss the life and disappearance of transgender teen Sage Smith as depicted on the Investigation Discovery docu-series "Disappeared" season 9, episode 5 "Born This Way".
Ashley and Wayne discuss the murder of Patrice LeBlanc at the hands of her partner Cliff Youens as featured on the docu-series "Facing Evil" season 5 episode 1 "Lifting the Mask".
Ashley and Wayne discuss the tragic murder of Landy Martinez as featured on the docu-series "True Crime Daily".
Ashley and Wayne discuss the crimes of Robert Acremant as depicted on the HLN docu-series "Forensic Files" season 8 episode 21"Printed Proof".
Ashley and Wayne discuss the the indignities and injustices suffered by the San Francisco gay community at the hands of a serial killer known only as "The Doodler", as featured on the documentary "The Doodler Homocides".
Ashley and Wayne bring you 10 minute true crime(s) discussing the attempted murder of Holden White and the fatal violence against the transgender and gender non-conforming community in January 2021. THEN we celebrate turning 50 (kind of) by answering your "Quandaries for the Queens" and reading your "Snaps" aloud. Thank you Folx for supporting us through these first 50 episodes and cheers to 50 +++ more!!
Ashley and Wayne discuss John Zeltner's murder at the hands of Dale Wayne Sigler as featured on the Netflix docu-series "I Am a Killer: Released". CONTENT WARNING ... The Queens get heated about this one. The S & F bomb are prominently featured in this recording. We apologize in advance.
Ashley and Wayne discuss the death of Eric Baxter as featured on the Oxygen docu-series "Cold Justice" season 1 episode 5 "Hiding in Plain Sight".
Ashley and Wayne discuss the murder of Steven Beard as featured on the HLN docu-series "Vengeance: Killer Millionaires" episode 10 "Fatal Fortune".
Ashley and Wayne discuss the story of Laura Houghteling and Hadden Clark as featured on the HLN docu-series "Forensic Files" collection season 3 episode 9 "Beaten by a Hair".
Ashley and Wayne discuss the story of Elena Rendell and Christina Sneary as featured on the Investigation Discovery docu-series "Twisted Sisters" season 2 episode 3.
In this final episode of Slay Queens Podcast season 2, Ashley and Wayne discuss the murder of transgender man Brandon Teena in 1993, as well as the deaths of at least 41 transgender and gender non-conforming people in 2020. Stay tuned for season 3 coming January 12, 2021!!
In honor of Christmas, Ashley and Wayne are once again SUSPENDING the LGBTQIA rules to tell you folks one of the most infamous crimes in American history ... the life and murder of JonBenet Ramey. Source materials biography.com, cnn.com, crimemuseum.org, and rollingstone.com. #Christmas #MerryChristmas #JonBenet #JonBenetRamsey #UnsolvedMystery #UnsolvedMurder #WhoKilledJonBenet?
Ashley and Wayne discuss the death of Steven Simpson on his 18th birthday, along with a "be my Valentine?" request that ended in death for Lawrence Fobes King. Source materials pinknews.co.uk, huffpost.com, samedifference1.com, posabilitymagazine.co.uk, thesun.co.uk, vcstar.com, aclu.org, abcnews.com, wikipedia.org. #StevenSimpson #JordanSheard #Birthday #LawrenceKing #LatishaKing #BrandonMcInerney #BeMyValentine #Gay #Queer #QueerIsBeautiful #AntiBullying #StopBullying
On this special live episode of "Slay Queens", Ashley and Wayne are joined by LGBTQIA ally and fan folk Amy! Together we discuss "The Stonewall Uprising", Marsha P. Johnson and Sylvia Rivera, hate crime laws/legislation, and the murder of Mercedes Williamson. Source materials history.com, time.com, newsweek.com, washingtonpost.com, naacp.org, justice.gov, biography.com. #AllTransLivesMatter #TransIsBeautiful #RespectTrans #Stonewall #StonewallRiots #StonewallUprising #MarshaPJohnson #SylviaRivera #MatthewShepard #ThanksObama #MercedesWilliamson #FUJeffSessions
Ashley and Wayne discuss the "Dexter" inspired murder of Diogo Goncalves by couple Maria Malveira and Mariana Fonseca, along with the death of Kevin Bacon (not that one) at the hands of Mark Latunski. Source materials thedailymail.co.uk, the-sun.com, nypost.com, nbcnews.com, lansingstatejournal.com, desmoinesregister.com, washingtonpost.com. #Dexter #Murder #KillerCouple #DiogoGoncalves #Grindr #Cannibal #KevinBacon
Ashley and Wayne discuss the death of Freda Ward at the hands of her fiancé Alice Mitchell, as well as the murder of Jesse Valencia by his lover Steven Rios. Source materials murderbygaslight.com, focusmidsouth.com, talkmurderwithme.com, oxygen.com, and thecinemaholic.com. #Memphis #MidSouth #Chumming #Murder #Girlfriends #FredaWard #AliceMitchell #ColumbiaMissouri #Mizzou #Gay #Lovers #JesseValencia #StevenRios
Ashley and Wayne discuss the murders of transgender women of color Rae'Lynn Thomas and Jennifer Laude. Source materials nytimes.com, rappler.com, cnnphilippines.com, bbc.com, stripes.com, globalnation.inquirer.net. #TransLivesMatter #AllTransLivesMatter #BlackTransLivesMatter #BrownLivesMatter #TransWomenAreWomen #WomenOfColorMatter #WomenOfColorAreBeautiful
On this episode marking the 1 year anniversary of "The Slay Queens Podcast" Ashley and Wayne re-tell the archived stories of "The Kansas City Butcher" Bob Berdella and “The Beast of Beelitz” Beate Schmidt. Source materials "Bazaar Bizarre", The Kansas City Star, YouTube channel "Better Off Red", criminalminds.fandom.com, womenarehuman.com, peoplepill.com, killer.cloud/serialkillers. #HappyAnniversary #KansasCityButcher #SerialKillers #BestOfBeelitz #Gay #Transgender
Ashley and Wayne welcome special guest, fellow podcaster, and Cincinnati drag artist P.H. Dee! Together the Queens discuss "The Mummy in Dorian Corey's Closet", "Pulse" nightclub shooting victim KJ Morris, and "The Drag Queen Killed by a Ninja". Source materials "The Indiana University Press", "New York Magazine", Investigation Discovery, "A Gender Variance Who's Who", NPR.org, gazettenet.com, orlandoweekly.com, advocate.com, findagrave.com, ourcommunityroots.com, law.com, news24.com.
In honor of spoopy season Ashley and Wayne are SUSPENDING the LGBTQIA rules this week to bring you the stories of "The Gainesville Ripper" Danny Rolling and the murder of Cassie Jo Stoddart. Happy Halloween Folx!! #spoopy #halloween #scream #GainesvilleRipper #CassieJoStoddart. Source materials biography.com, allthingsinteresting.com, “The Florida Times-Union”, mentalfloss.com.
Ashley and Wayne discuss the murder of Kitty Genovese, the bystander effect, Two Spirit culture, and the death of FC Martinez. #KittyGenovese #BystanderEffect #911 #TwoSpirits #FCMartinez. Source materials ihs.gov, washingtonpost.com, huffpost.com, sfgate.com, thejournal.com.
On this very special live episode of "Slay Queens", Ashley and Wayne are joined by Abby and Ellie of the "Queers For Fears" podcast. They asked us to re-tell one of our favorite stories and we asked them to entertain us with "gay spooky sh*t". Listen as the Slay Queens share the story of hometown horror "Donald Harvey", while the Queers spook us with tales of "The Mercer Mansion and "The Vampire Lovers". Source materials "Licensed to Kill" season 1, episode 5, uchealth.com, healthy.ny.gov, mayoclinic.org, "The Blade" newspaper. #Queens #Queers #SlayQueens #QueersForFears #Spoopy #DonaldHarvey #TheAngelOfDeath #Cincinnati #TheMercerMansion #MidnightInTheGardenOfGoodAndEvil #TheVampireLovers #TheHaysCode #HaysCode
(Originally published 9/22/2020. Re-released with better audio 10/6/2020) Ashley and Wayne discuss the disappearance of former "Mr. Gay Austria" Aeryn Gillern and the "I95 Killer" Gary Ray Bowles. #Missing #MissingInVienna AerynGillern #SerialKiller #I95Killer #GaryRayBowles #GaySlayer. Source materials aeryngillern.com, mysocalledgaylife.co.uk, viewpoints-wehmut2000.blogspot.com, the documentary “Gone: The Disappearance of Aeryn Gillern”.
You had questions ... Ashley and Wayne had answers! The Queens take on listener questions. Everything from horror movie recommendations, to true crime obsessions, to wedding plans?? #HorrorMovies #Halloween #BirthdayGirl #TrueCrimeDocumentaries #CincinnatiTrueCrime #WeddingPlans #StopRubbingYourself
Ashley and Wayne discuss the disappearance of former "Mr. Gay Austria" Aeryn Gillern and the "I95 Killer" Gary Ray Bowles. #Missing #MissingInVienna AerynGillern #SerialKiller #I95Killer #GaryRayBowles #GaySlayer
Ashley and Wayne discuss the murders of transgender black women Merci Mack (Richey) and Ashley Moore. #BlackTransLivesMatter #AllBlackLivesMatter #SayHerName #WhatTheFDallas #WhatInTheActualFNJ
Ashley and Wayne discuss the not-so-suicidal crimes of Hiroshi Maeue aka "The Psychosexual Killer" and the death of Scott Amedure aka "The Jenny Jones Secret Gay Crush Murder". #SerialKiller Japan #SuicideAwareness #90sTV #TabloidTV #GayPanic
Ashley and Wayne discuss "The Sydney Mutilator" William MacDonald and the death of Felicia Dormans. #TheSydneyMutilator #FeliciaDormans #SayHerName #TellHerStory
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