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A true crime podcast dedicated to the discussion of indignities and injustices suffered by the Queer community. With a touch of humor and emphasis on the importance of equality and healthy coexistence, hosts Ashley and Wayne "take a deep dive into the dark side of the rainbow".

Slay Queens Podcast Ashley and Wayne

    • True Crime
    • 4.7 • 68 Ratings

A true crime podcast dedicated to the discussion of indignities and injustices suffered by the Queer community. With a touch of humor and emphasis on the importance of equality and healthy coexistence, hosts Ashley and Wayne "take a deep dive into the dark side of the rainbow".

    Headlines E1

    Headlines E1

    Our first episode of our new installment titled "Headlines." Typically Ashley and Wayne take a deep dive into the dark side of the rainbow but on these episodes we will take multiple shallow dives. Each dive raising the question "WHY aren't more people talking about this?!"

    • 34 min
    Jack The Gripper

    Jack The Gripper

    In this episode Ashley and Wayne BOTH retell the story of the man who, for new years, resolved to become a serial killer. Colin Ireland became know as "the Gay Slayer" or "the Gay Slasher."  How did he commit these crimes and why isn't he as well known as the Dennis Nilssen's and John Wayne Gacy's of the world? Listen and find out.

    Sources:

    “Born to kill- Colin Ireland: The Gay Slasher”

    “crime files” article published by A&E

    articles published by the BBC News

    murderpedia.org

    • 46 min
    Not Gabby Petito

    Not Gabby Petito

    On this episode Ashley tells us of a harrowing case about a married couple found shot to death outside their campsite in the Moab Mountain range in Utah. Crystal Turner (Crystal Beck) and Kylen Schulte had been enjoying life on the road, suspiciously close to where (widely talked about) Gabby Petito was found murdered. When the girls went missing, authorities assumed they had simply left, but family knew otherwise. Three murders happened in a few days, only one has been properly investigated.
    Sources used : thesun.com, kls.com, abc4.com, Jensen & Holes

    • 30 min
    STOP With the Medicine Cabinet Thing! Noooo! Whaaaaaaat!?

    STOP With the Medicine Cabinet Thing! Noooo! Whaaaaaaat!?

    In honor of spoopy season, Ashley and Wayne are once again SUSPENDING the Slay Queens' rules to bring you the story of Ruthie Mae McCoy, whose tragic murder inspired the flim(s) "Candyman". Source materials include https://the-line-up.com/ruthie-mae-mccoy, https://chicagoreader.com/news-politics/they-came-in-through-the-bathroom-mirror/, Reddit thread titled “Who Killed Ruthie Mae McCoy?” https://www.reddit.com/r/UnresolvedMysteries/comments/a5vu2f/who_killed_ruthie_mae_mccoy_unresolved_murder/. 

    • 51 min
    An Epidemic of Violence With a Full Accounting That May Never Be Known

    An Epidemic of Violence With a Full Accounting That May Never Be Known

    Ashley and Wayne redo, revamp, reboot, and r - update the life and tragic death of transgender teen Nikki Kuhnhausen. Source materials include https://www.oregonlive.com/crime/2019/12/missing-vancouver-teen-was-strangled-to-death-after-suspect-found-out-she-was-transgender-police-say.html, https://www.pinknews.co.uk/2021/09/10/nikki-kuhnhausen-killer-sentenced-20-years/, https://www.advocate.com/exclusives/2020/7/02/transphobia-killed-her-daughter-her-legacy-lives-new-state-law, https://www.columbian.com/news/2021/sep/09/bogdanov-sentenced-to-20-years-in-murder-of-nikki-kuhnhausen/, https://people.com/crime/washington-man-convicted-murdering-transgender-teen-after-date-case-inspired-mom-to-create-change/. 

    • 32 min
    A Slow Season for Ballroom Dancing

    A Slow Season for Ballroom Dancing

    Ashley and Wayne discuss the mysteries surrounding the tragic death of Christina Cecelia (Mocon) Kettlewell "The 8 Day Bride". Source materials include https://filmdaily.co/news/eight-day-bride, https://www.reddit.com/r/UnresolvedMysteries/comments/98t8ra/the_eight_day_bride/, https://buzzfeed-unsolved.fandom.com/wiki/The_Mysterious_Death_Of_The_Eight_Day_Bride, as well as the docu-series "Buzzfeed Unsolved" season 4, episode 3 “The Mysterious Death of the 8 Day Bride”. 

    • 51 min

Customer Reviews

4.7 out of 5
68 Ratings

68 Ratings

c (they/them) ,

thanks to atwwd

just started binging this podcast while i work, heard it mentioned on an “and that’s why we drink episode”. i really love the way you make things feel light and one of you two always bring it to a positive point at the end. i also love how you do cases that ive truly never mentioned any where else. keep doing what you do, spreading awareness and reassurance for the community.

83meowj ,

AMAZING!!!!!

This podcast has all of the things that I love in a podcast. Great story telling with a side of humor. I love it all!!!! Y’all are slaying! 🖤

jgkbbg ,

More respect Please!

I don’t think you should be laughing at some of the gruesome stuff that the victims went through. Pay more respect to the victims pls.

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