65.) The Gatlinburg Motel Murders

A quiet mountain town. A late-night audit. And a hotel room that became a slaughterhouse.In 1986, Gatlinburg, Tennessee—known for its family fun and tourist charm—was shaken to its core when 21-year-old clerk Melissa Hill and 36-year-old security guard Troy Valentine were brutally murdered at the Rocky Top Village Inn. Behind the gruesome double homicide was a nomadic group with ties to Atlanta and Florida, including a trans woman named Ashley Silvers. What began as a robbery spiraled into a sadistic bloodbath that still haunts the Smoky Mountains.This episode exposes a case of deception, brutality, and queer identity buried beneath southern respectability and a town desperate to forget.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.