43.) The Brutal Murder of Gordon Church

He thought it was a date. Instead, he was tortured and killed for being himself.In 1988, 28-year-old Gordon Church, an openly gay college student, met two young men after a night out in Utah. What followed was one of the most horrific anti-gay hate crimes in U.S. history. Gordon was kidnapped, beaten, raped, and murdered—his body discarded in a remote area as if his life meant nothing. The case shook the queer community to its core and remains a haunting example of how deadly hate can be.This episode honors Gordon’s memory and sheds light on a case still too often forgotten outside LGBTQ+ circles.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.Sourceshttps://medium.com/@crimeatorium/a-hate-driven-death-the-sad-story-of-gordon-church-1c0713dfb6fd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.