Unsafe Spaces: Tampa's Missing Men

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Unsafe Spaces: Tampa's Missing Men

For close to two decades, gay men in Tampa were disappearing at an alarming rate. It was only as America became more accepting of the LGBTQ+ community that people, and the media, actually started to care that these men were missing. And in the wake of a decades-long battle for equality, it was all the more devastating for the gay community to discover: It was one - or maybe even two - of their own who were responsible for what would become some of Florida’s most heinous and disturbed crimes. Unsafe Spaces continues the style and ambition of host Josh Hallmark's True Crime Bullsh** podcast. It is obsessive, curious, challenging; and examines not just the crimes it covers, but the cultural and political impacts of and on them. Unsafe Spaces arrives in your podcast feed on October 19th.

Episodes

  1. FEB 1

    0107 | Oh, God

    Season finale. This episode was written, researched, edited, and produced by Josh Hallmark Featuring: Eric Carter-Landin from True Consequences and Crimelines & Consequences Albert Perkins Resources: Religiosity and Attitudes Toward Lesbians and Gay Men: A Meta-Analysis by Bernard E. Whitley Jr.How Religiosity Shapes Rejection of Homosexuals Across the Globe by Dirk-Jan JanssenThe New York TimesThe Harvard Political ReviewThe National Institutes for HealthThe National Institues for HealthThe American Psychological AssociationThe Harvard University PressThe HillThe Trevor ProjectThe Human Rights CampaignThis is a Studio BOTH/AND production: bothand.fyi For an ad-free experience: patreon.com/studiobothand Music by: Adi Goldstein Featured music by: Frank Ocean

    28 min

  2. JAN 31 · BONUS

    Studio BOTH/AND News & Announcements

    Catch up on all things Studio BOTH/AND for the month of February (and beyond). This month's news: • New tours and events • Unsafe Spaces update • The Karen & Ellen Letters update • True Crime Bullsh** update • New projects • Our Americana update • Studio BOTH/AND Launch Party follow-up in The Berkshires this October • What's happening on Patreon this month Links: • True Crime Podcast Festival, use promo code JOSH for 15% off • Studio BOTH/AND Patreon

    4 min

  3. JAN 25

    0106 | Tacit Permissions & Behavioral Drifts

    To better understand Lorenzo and Schweickert, their possible other crimes, and their MOs and victimology, Josh chats with clinical psychologist Dr. Scott (LA Not So Confidential) about killers who work in pairs, BDSM, Antisocial Personality Disorder, psychopathy, narcissism, and how homophobia made their ongoing crimes possible. Plus: The Warrior gene, behavioral drift, Kanye West, Anita Bryant, and more. Next episode: 1 February 2024 This episode was written, researched, edited, and produced by Josh Hallmark Featuring: Dr. Scott from the LA Not So Confidential podcast This is a Studio BOTH/AND production: bothand.fyi For an ad-free experience: patreon.com/studiobothand Music by: Color Book, Yehezkel Raz, Adi Goldstein, Infinity Lab, and Yotam Agam Featured music by: Perfume Genius

    1h 17m

  4. JAN 11

    0105 | Open Secret

    At trial and at sentencing, Lorenzo's many surviving victims testified against him, including the impactful statements made by Albert Perkins, who Lorenzo kidnapped and assaulted in February of 2000. The testimony and eventual plea deals made by both Schweickert and Lorenzo would provide great insight into their MOs and victimology. But at what cost? Because by some accounts, investigators and the prosecution were as hard on the survivors as they were Lorenzo himself. Next episode: 25 January 2024 This episode was written, researched, edited, and produced by Josh Hallmark Resources: Fox 13 Tampa Bay: https://www.fox13news.com/news/nothing-behind-his-eyes-his-face-was-contorted-victim-of-steven-lorenzo-woke-up-panickedThe Tampa Bay Times: https://www.tampabay.com/archive/2006/01/28/defiant-lorenzo-gets-200-years/The Netflix documentary Victim/Suspect: https://www.netflix.com/title/81288561Featuring: Albert Perkins This is a Studio BOTH/AND production: bothand.fyi For an ad-free experience: patreon.com/studiobothand Music by: Circles, Field, Yehezkel Raz, and Ahimsa Featured music by: Rufus Wainwright

    1h 1m

  5. 11/16/2023

    0104 | It Was Steven

    Scott Schweickert's house is searched, disturbing photos are found on Steven Lorenzo's computer, more Lorenzo assault victims come forward, someone confesses, and another gay man goes missing. Unsafe Spaces is on a mid-season break, and will return on January 4. This episode was written, researched, edited, and produced by Josh Hallmark With additional research by: Kaz Featuring: • Dr. Scott from LA Not So Confidential • Drew Mackie from Gayest Episode Ever This is a Studio BOTH/AND production: bothand.fyi For an ad-free experience: patreon.com/studiobothand Music by: Evolving Scapes, Grisly Bill, Light in the Shadow, Hynogogia, Yehezkel Raz, and Yotam Agam Featured music by: Chris Garneau

    38 min

  6. 11/09/2023

    0103 | It Was Scott

    Steven Lorenzo's friend and accomplice is identified as Scott Schweickert. And the pair's history is revealed through AOL instant messages and a mutual friend. Tampa PD investigate multiple assaults within the Tampa gay community, leading to an arrest and a second search warrant. And the relationship between Steven and Scott gets complicated. This episode was written, researched, edited, and produced by Josh Hallmark With additional research by: Kaz Audio editing by Darron Wood (The Defense Diaries podcast) This is a Studio BOTH/AND production: bothand.fyi For an ad-free experience: patreon.com/studiobothand Resources include: • The Charlie Project • NAMUS • The Tampa Bay Times: Which one is the real Scott? • Newspapers.com • CNN.com • Equity Florida Action, Inc Music by: Yehezkel Rez, Circles, The Bows, Spiriturn, and Colour Book Featured music by: Owen Pallett

    40 min

  7. 10/26/2023

    0102 | I'm Gay, I'm F*cked

    Steven Lorenzo comes to the forefront of Tampa PD's investigation into the disappearance of Jason Galehouse and the death of Michael Wachholtz. Lorenzo's criminal history leads to a sting operation that ends in a very haunting search of his home, and lists of some very important names. This episode was written, researched, edited, and produced by Josh Hallmark With additional research by: Kaz Featuring: Jason Leroy (The Binge Movie Podcast) This is a Studio BOTH/AND production: bothand.fyi For an ad-free experience: patreon.com/studiobothand Resources include: • The Charlie Project • NAMUS • Uncovered • The Tampa Bay Times • Newspapers.com • The Albuquerque Journal • Amnesty International Music by: Yehezkel Rez, Yotam Agam, Theatre of Delays, Grisly Bill, and Benjamin Esterlis Featured music by: Jacob Fossum

    36 min

  8. 10/19/2023

    0101 | Let's Violate the World

    On December 22, 2003, two gay men were reported missing to Tampa PD. The investigations into their disappearances, would open a Pandora's Box that would force the police, the media, and society to examine how their actions and negligence led to some of Florida's most sinister crimes. This episode was written, researched, edited, and produced by Josh Hallmark. With additional research by: Kaz. Featuring: Eric Schmidt and Dr. Scott (LA Not So Confidential). This is a Studio BOTH/AND production: truecrimebullshit.com / bothand.fyi For an ad-free experience: patreon.com/studiobothand Resources include: • The Charlie Project • NAMUS • Uncovered • Clearwater Police Department • The Tampa Bay Times: 1 2 3 Music by: Colour Book, Yehezkel Rez, Roniit, Raz Burg, Raz Burg, and Yotam Agam Featured music by: Josef Salvat

    43 min

  9. SEASON 1 TRAILER

    Unsafe Spaces: Tampa's Missing Men (Season One Teaser)

    For close to two decades, gay men in Tampa were disappearing at an alarming rate. It was only as America became more accepting of the LGBTQ+ community that people, and the media, actually started to care that these men were missing. And in the wake of a decades-long battle for equality, it was all the more devastating for the gay community to discover: It was one - or maybe even two - of their own who were responsible for what would become some of Florida’s most heinous and disturbed crimes. Unsafe Spaces continues the style and ambition of host Josh Hallmark's True Crime Bullsh** podcast. It is obsessive, curious, challenging; and examines not just the crimes it covers, but the cultural and political impacts of and on them. Unsafe Spaces arrives in your podcast feed on October 19th.

    2 min

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For close to two decades, gay men in Tampa were disappearing at an alarming rate. It was only as America became more accepting of the LGBTQ+ community that people, and the media, actually started to care that these men were missing. And in the wake of a decades-long battle for equality, it was all the more devastating for the gay community to discover: It was one - or maybe even two - of their own who were responsible for what would become some of Florida’s most heinous and disturbed crimes. Unsafe Spaces continues the style and ambition of host Josh Hallmark's True Crime Bullsh** podcast. It is obsessive, curious, challenging; and examines not just the crimes it covers, but the cultural and political impacts of and on them. Unsafe Spaces arrives in your podcast feed on October 19th.

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