9 episodes

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.

Unsafe Spaces: Tampa's Missing Men Studio BOTH/AND

    • True Crime
    • 4.8 • 216 Ratings

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.

    0107 | Oh, God

    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
    Studio BOTH/AND News & Announcements

    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

    • 3 min
    0106 | Tacit Permissions & Behavioral Drifts

    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

    • 1 hr 17 min
    0105 | Open Secret

    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

    • 1 hr
    0104 | It Was Steven

    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

    • 37 min
    0103 | It Was Scott

    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

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
216 Ratings

216 Ratings

Ncllnn ,

Breathe

My heart hurts so much right now. I’m only on episode 3 and starting over. how did it get there so fast?

jOmammad ,

Josh has done it again!

A second amazing podcast! I love Josh’s work, story telling and detailed thorough investigation. AMAZING! You will not be disappointed

Strick88 ,

Evolution

Josh,
You knocked this podcast out of the park. I hope it reaches your target audience and beyond. Wise words are being spoken and people need to hear them. I am not a gay man, I am not even a man. I am a Native American woman so persecution and discrimination are commonplace in my world however so is my ability to white pass and truly understand privilege. You have touched on so many points that people need to really dig deep and sit with for awhile. Your guests during this podcast are outstanding and I applaud all their work. Being a student of psychology and neuroscience they speak on facts and knowledge that is literally being ignored by old aged individuals that cannot accept change. I have been a fan of yours for YEARS, and if you run for president I am right there behind you! I cannot praise this podcast enough, amazing work by you and your whole team. I look forward to next season and telling everyone I can that they need to take a moment and listen.

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