Pride Edition: Brandon Teena & Billy London – The Black Dahlia of West Hollywood

In this Pride Edition of Murder, Not Murdering, Erin and Autumn explore two of the most heartbreaking LGBTQIA+ true crime cases in American history.Autumn examines the life and murder of Brandon Teena, the young transgender man whose 1993 murder became a landmark case in the fight for transgender rights, LGBTQ+ visibility, and justice. She discusses the events leading up to his death, the investigation, the trial, and the lasting impact his story continues to have decades later.Then Erin investigates the haunting 1990 murder of Billy London, a case that became known as The Black Dahlia of West Hollywood. For decades, Billy’s killer remained unidentified while rumors, dead ends, and unanswered questions surrounded the investigation. Then, nearly 30 years later, determined detectives and an unlikely group of civilian sleuths uncovered the truth, proving that even the coldest cases can still be solved.This episode explores cold case investigations, forensic breakthroughs, LGBTQ+ history, hate crimes, and the pursuit of justice while honoring the lives of two victims whose stories deserve to be remembered.If you enjoy true crime, cold cases, historical murders, LGBTQ+ history, and respectful, research-driven storytelling, this episode is for you.Content Warning: This episode contains discussions of murder, hate crimes, anti-LGBTQIA+ violence, sexual assault, and graphic descriptions of violence. Listener discretion is strongly advised.