87.) A History of The Gay Panic Defense: Part 1- Getting Away with Murder

He flirted. They snapped. And the law said, “That’s understandable.”For decades, killers who attacked LGBTQ+ victims could use the “gay panic” defense to justify their actions—claiming they were so shocked or repulsed by a queer advance that it triggered temporary insanity. In this episode, we explore how this horrifying legal strategy took root and why it persisted for so long in courtrooms across America.This is the beginning of one of the most shameful loopholes in legal history—a defense that turned queer existence into a threat.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.