They admitted to the assault and threatening his life but police refused to arrest them until it was too late.

In rural Nebraska, 21‑year‑old Brandon Teena living as a trans man became a magnet for curiosity, until former friends John Lotter and Marvin “Tom” Nissen discovered his assigned sex at birth. What began with betrayal at a Christmas Eve party escalated into a brutal rape and murder in Humboldt. Despite credible evidence and a courageous report to law enforcement, sheriff Charles Laux dismissed the assault and warned the perpetrators placing Brandon’s safety in jeopardy. This episode explores transphobic violence institutional failure and how Brandon’s story shaped queer history and LGBTQ+ true crime awareness.

Hosted by Jordi and Brad, Beers With Queers brings chilling crimes, queer stories, and twisted justice to light all through a distinctly queer lens and always with a cold one in hand.

Press play pour yourself something strong and join us as we unearth one of the most haunting queer injustices of the 20th century.