PRIDE, Crime & Story Time

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PRIDE, Crime & Story Time Real conversations. Real chaos. Real healing. Every story has a past. Every voice deserves to be heard. Pride, Crime & Story Time dives into true crime, history, forgotten voices, historical stories, and the people who changed the world—whether they're well known or nearly erased from history. New episodes every week.🏳️‍🌈🎙️

Episodes

  1. 3d ago

    Ep. 11- The Night Queens Refused to Stay Silent: The Murder of Julio Rivera

    Episode 11: The Night Queens Refused to Stay Silent — The Murder of Julio Rivera On July 2, 1990, 29-year-old Julio Rivera was brutally murdered in Jackson Heights, Queens, simply because he was gay. Julio was more than a victim. He was a loving brother, uncle, and friend. A man who loved dancing, laughter, and looking his best. He had dreams, relationships, and a future that was stolen from him. When investigators initially focused on a possible drug-related motive, Julio's family, friends, and the LGBTQ+ community refused to accept that his murder was being understood correctly. They demanded answers, accountability, and justice. What followed was more than a murder investigation. It became a movement that helped change LGBTQ+ visibility in Queens, inspired the creation of the Queens Pride Parade, and ensured Julio's name would never be forgotten. In this episode of Pride, Crime & Story Time, we explore Julio's life, the horrific events of that July night, the investigation and court proceedings, and the community that refused to stay silent. Because before Julio Rivera became part of LGBTQ+ history, he was simply Julio. And his life mattered. Content warning: This episode discusses homophobic violence, murder, and discrimination. If this story resonates with you, please follow, rate, and review Pride, Crime & Story Time. Your support helps keep these important stories alive. Have a story or topic you'd like covered? I'd love to hear from you!

    Ep. 11- The Night Queens Refused to Stay Silent: The Murder of Julio Rivera

  2. Oct 7

    Missing from the Village: Part 3 — The Investigation

    Episode 10 — Missing from the Village: Part 3 — The Investigation For years, men were disappearing from Toronto’s Village while their families and community desperately searched for answers. In the final part of Missing from the Village, we turn to the investigation. We follow Project Houston and Project Prism, the detectives tasked with connecting the disappearances, and the evidence that finally led investigators to Bruce McArthur. A name on a calendar. A red Dodge Caravan. Thousands of hours of surveillance. A secret search warrant. Digital evidence. And a discovery investigators could never unsee. We’ll also talk about the moments when McArthur crossed paths with police before his arrest—and the difficult questions those encounters raise about whether more could have been done. On January 18, 2018, investigators were forced to make a split-second decision when another man entered McArthur’s apartment, showing how diligent they were in their work. What they found inside brought the investigation to an end—and may have saved another life. But as we close this three-part series, this story does not belong to Bruce McArthur. It belongs to Skandaraj “Skanda” Navaratnam, Abdulbasir “Basir” Faizi, Majeed “Hamid” Kayhan, Soroush Mahmudi, Kirushnakumar Kanagaratnam, Dean Lisowick, Selim Esen, and Andrew Kinsman. Eight men. Eight lives. Eight stories we will remember. 🎙️ Pride, Crime & Story Time Real stories. Real voices. Every story has a home. Content warning: This episode discusses murder, violence, sexual violence, and disturbing evidence recovered during a homicide investigation. Listener discretion is advised. Sources: https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/toronto/article-the-eight-lives-taken-from-torontos-gay-village/ https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/bruce-mcarthur-victims-sentencing-remembered-1.5003393 https://globalnews.ca/news/4934835/bruce-mcarthur-victim-impact-statements-court/ https://thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/bruce-mcarthur-case themedium.com

    Missing from the Village: Part 3 — The Investigation

  3. Sep 25

    Missing from the Village- More stories- More lives

    Missing from the Village: Part 2 — More Stories, More Lives Before their names became connected to one of Toronto's most devastating cases, they had stories of their own. In Part 2 of Missing from the Village, we continue remembering the men whose lives were taken — not for how their stories ended, but for how they lived. This week, we remember Kirushnakumar "Kumar" Kanagaratnam, Dean Lisowick, Selim Esen, and Andrew Kinsman. Four more men. Four more lives. Four more stories that deserve to be remembered. Before we talk about the investigation, the failures, the questions, and eventually the person responsible, we're taking the time to remember them. Because they were more than missing persons. They were real people with families, friendships, struggles, accomplishments, dreams, and people waiting for them to come home. 🎙️ Episode 9: Missing from the Village — Part 2

    Missing from the Village- More stories- More lives

  4. Sep 16

    🎙️ Episode 8: Missing from the Village — Remembering the First Four

    Before they became names in a criminal investigation, they were sons, fathers, husbands, friends, coworkers, and members of a community. In this episode of Pride, Crime & Story Time, we step into Toronto’s Village and remember the first four men whose lives were taken: Skandaraj “Skanda” Navaratnam, Abdulbasir “Basir” Faizi, Majeed “Hamid” Kayhan, and Soroush Mahmudi. Skanda, who loved nature, music, dancing, and his new puppy. Basir, a devoted father who worked hard for his family. Majeed, a father, singer, dancer, soccer fan, and lover of Bollywood films. Soroush, an immigrant who built a life in Canada, a husband and stepfather who loved cooking, movies, camping, and making people laugh. This isn't a story about a killer. It's about four men whose stories deserve to be remembered. This is Missing from the Village: Four Lives, Four Stories. Sources: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-47046262 https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/bruce-mcarthur-victims-sentencing-remembered-1.5003393 https://www.cbc.ca/radio/asithappens/as-it-happens-tuesday-edition-1.4997030/we-were-all-betrayed-by-bruce-mcarthur-says-victim-s-friend-1.4997036

    🎙️ Episode 8: Missing from the Village — Remembering the First Four

  5. Sep 10

    LAST CALL — THE MEN WE WILL NOT FORGET

    The investigation has gone cold. Years have passed. The evidence seems forgotten. Then, a new forensic technology changes everything. In the final chapter of Last Call, we follow the investigation that finally gave detectives a name: Richard Rogers. From newly revealed fingerprints and a decades-old arrest record, to surveillance, his arrest, and the trial that followed, this episode traces the evidence that brought a nearly decade-long investigation back to life. But this episode isn't about the killer. It's about the men whose lives were taken. Peter Anderson. Thomas Mulcahy. Anthony Marrero. Michael Sakara. And Frederic Spencer. Five men. Five lives. Five stories that deserve to be remembered as more than names in a true-crime case. Their families waited for answers. Investigators refused to give up. And years later, their stories still matter. Because justice can't give them their lives back—but we can make sure they are never forgotten. 🎙️ Pride, Crime & Story Time Real stories. Real people. Every story has a home.

    LAST CALL — THE MEN WE WILL NOT FORGET

  6. Aug 31

    Last Call: The Pattern Emerges (Part 2)

    Episode 6: Last Call – The Pattern Emerges (Part 2) Content Warning: This episode contains discussions of murder, violence, dismemberment, addiction, discrimination against the LGBTQ community, and other sensitive topics that may not be suitable for all listeners. As investigators struggle to solve the murders of Peter Anderson and Thomas Mulcahy, another man will disappear. In Part 2 of our Last Call series, we remember the lives of Anthony Edward Marrero and Michael J. Sakara—two men from very different backgrounds. As evidence begins to connect the cases, a multi-state task force is formed, the LGBTQ community rallies together, and detectives begin searching for a killer who seems to vanish without a trace. This isn't just the story of a serial killer. It's the story of four men whose lives mattered long before they became victims or another news story. In This Episode The life of Anthony Edward MarreroThe life of Michael J. SakaraHow investigators connected the murdersThe formation of a multi-state task forceThe Anti-Violence Project's efforts to protect the LGBTQ communityThe investigation grows—but the killer still remains unidentifiedSources Last Call: A True Story of Love, Lust, and Murder in Queer New York by Elon GreenLast Call: When a Serial Killer Stalked Queer New York (Max Original Documentary)Contemporary news reports and court records

    Last Call: The Pattern Emerges (Part 2)

  7. Aug 24

    Last Call: The First Two Stories (Part 1)

    In the early 1990s, New York City's LGBTQ community was searching for connection during one of its darkest chapters. Amid the AIDS crisis, neighborhood bars became places to gather, build friendships, relationships and just belonging. Then men began disappearing. In Part 1 of our three-part series on Last Call, we step away from the headlines and focus on the lives of Peter Stickney Anderson and Thomas Richard Mulcahy—two men whose stories deserve to be remembered long before they became victims and newspaper headlines. As investigators struggle to make sense of two brutal murders, the first hints of a terrifying pattern begin to emerge. Content Warning: This episode contains discussions of murder, violence, dismemberment, and anti-LGBTQ discrimination that may be disturbing to some listeners. Sources Last Call: A True Story of Love, Lust, and Murder in Queer New York by Elon GreenLast Call: When a Serial Killer Stalked Queer New York (Max Original Documentary Series)If you enjoyed this episode, please consider following Pride, Crime & Story Time, leaving a rating or review, and sharing the show with someone who enjoys thoughtful true crime, LGBTQ+ history, and the stories behind the headlines. 🎙️🏳️‍🌈

    Last Call: The First Two Stories (Part 1)

  8. Aug 17

    Sage Smith: A Future Stolen

    At just 19 years old, Sage Smith was finally beginning to build the life she had always dreamed of. She was studying cosmetology, embracing her identity as a transgender woman, and looking forward to her future. Then, she disappeared after leaving to meet someone. More than a decade later, Sage is still missing, her family is still searching for answers, and one of the most heartbreaking unsolved cases involving a young Black transgender woman remains unresolved. In this episode of Pride, Crime & Story Time, we honor Sage's life, examine the investigation, and discuss why every missing person deserves equal attention, compassion, and justice. 🎙️🏳️‍🌈

    Sage Smith: A Future Stolen

  9. Jul 27

    Stonewall: The Night That Changed History

    Stonewall: The Night That Changed History What really happened outside the Stonewall Inn in June 1969? In this episode of Pride, Crime & Story Time, we explore the events that sparked one of the most significant moments in LGBTQIA+ history. From years of police raids and discrimination to the nights that changed everything, we look beyond the headlines to understand why Stonewall became a turning point in the fight for equality. We'll discuss: The atmosphere leading up to the Stonewall UprisingWhat happened during the first nights of resistanceHow Stonewall inspired the modern LGBTQIA+ rights movementWhy its legacy still matters todayWhether you're hearing this story for the first time or revisiting a defining moment in history, this episode honors the resilience, courage, and community that helped change the world. 🌈🎙️ Thank you for listening to Pride, Crime & Story Time. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider following the podcast, leaving a review, and sharing it with someone who loves history and meaningful storytelling.

    Stonewall: The Night That Changed History

  10. Jul 20

    The Investigation: The Sam Nordquist Case (Part 2)

    This episode includes discussions of torture, sexual assault, and murder. Listener discretion is strongly advised. In Part 2 of the Sam Nordquist case, we pick up where we left off. As investigators begin uncovering the truth, interviews, search warrants, digital evidence, and witness statements reveal the horrific abuse Sam endured during the final 127 days of his life. This episode covers: The investigation that unraveled the suspects' storiesThe discovery of Sam's bodyThe arrests of all seven defendantsThe charges and recent plea agreementsWhy this case has been described as one of the worst investigators have ever seen As always, our focus is on remembering Sam—not for the cruelty he endured, but for the life he lived, the kindness he shared, and the people who loved him. Thank you for joining me for the first episode of Pride, Crime & Story Time, where we explore true crime, history, LGBTQIA+ stories, and the people behind them—because every story deserves to be heard. Follow so you never miss an episode. ⭐ If you enjoyed the show, please leave a rating and review—it helps more people discover these stories. 📱 Follow the podcast on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook: @PrideCrimeStoryTime (YoutTube) coming soon... Sources: Glaad.org (https://glaad.org/grief-and-fond-remembrances-for-slain-transgender-man-sam-nordquist/) https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/sam-nordquist-killing-room-22-rcna194129 https://www.syracuse.com/crime/2026/06/the-leader-in-killing-of-sam-nordquist-faces-life-in-prison-but-the-death-penalty-remains-a-threat.html https://13wham.com/news/local/suspect-in-transgender-mans-murder-accused-of-attacking-inmate-at-ontario-county-jail-jennifer-quijano-sam-nordquist https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/sam-nordquist-killing-room-22-rcna194129 https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=539445755860034 https://www.syracuse.com/news/2026/04/accused-finger-lakes-killers-left-a-brazen-trail-of-depravity-and-red-flags-new-documents-show.html&subscribed=auth0%7C6a579453c5d59a7be2190ff1

    The Investigation: The Sam Nordquist Case (Part 2)

  11. Jul 14

    Sam Nordquist: A story they could not erase

    Sam Nordquist: A Life Taken Too Soon 🏳️‍⚧️ In this episode of Pride, Crime & Story Time, we remember Sam Nordquist—a young transgender man whose life was cut tragically short way too soon. Together, we'll explore who Sam was beyond the headlines and the timeline of his disappearance. This episode contains discussion of violence that may be difficult for some listeners. Listener discretion is advised. Every victim has a story. Every voice deserves to be heard. Every story has a home. 🎙️ Follow Pride, Crime & Story Time wherever you listen to podcasts. 🏳️‍🌈 If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a rating and review—it helps others discover the show. Follow us on social media for episode updates, behind-the-scenes content, and additional photos and sources. #TrueCrime #SamNordquist #JusticeForSam #LGBTQ #TransRights #History #PrideCrimeStoryTime

    Sam Nordquist: A story they could not erase
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PRIDE, Crime & Story Time Real conversations. Real chaos. Real healing. Every story has a past. Every voice deserves to be heard. Pride, Crime & Story Time dives into true crime, history, forgotten voices, historical stories, and the people who changed the world—whether they're well known or nearly erased from history. New episodes every week.🏳️‍🌈🎙️

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