134.) Michelle Confait aka "The Murder Case That Changed British Law"

She was young, vulnerable, and in search of safety. But instead, Michelle Confait’s life would end in tragedy—and the fallout would shake Britain’s justice system to its core.In this episode, we travel to 1970s London to uncover the deeply disturbing case of Michelle Confait, a mixed-race, queer-presenting sex worker who was brutally murdered in her own home. The police arrested three teenage boys with learning disabilities—and claimed they had confessed. But as the truth unraveled, it exposed a harrowing chain of misconduct: coerced confessions, missing evidence, and institutional neglect of queer lives. This case didn’t just spark outrage—it led to a full-scale legal reform that still echoes today.A forgotten chapter of queer history, a controversial investigation, and a crime that changed the law—this is true crime with a queer perspective at its most urgent.Hosted by Jordi and Brad, Beers With Queers brings chilling crimes, queer stories, and twisted justice to light—all with a cold one in hand.Press play, grab a drink, and join us as we uncover the darkest corners of LGBTQ+ history. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.