This week, Aura tells the true story of the tragic murder scene at the beginning of the blockbuster movie; IT: Chapter II .  Charlie Howard was 23-years-old and living in Bangor, Maine when he was targeted and murdered by three teenagers. The tragedy is something the people of Bangor live with today, and Aura discusses it all. 

Murder's a Drag

40- Put That in Ya Poopah

Terrianne Summers was an amazingly brave transgender veteran living in Jacksonville, Florida when she was murdered in her own drive way while checking mail. We may have heard her name, but do we know her story? Tune in with Aura to learn all about it in this week's episode.

39- Astrology Bitch

This week, Aura researches and delivers her findings about the murder of Zoraida Reyes in 2014.  Zoraida was a well known transgender activist in California when she was brutally killed and discarded by a truly evil person. Tune in.

38- Safe Enough to Poop Here

Aura discusses the tantalizing case of the Trick or Treat Murder of Peter Fabiano back in 1957. At the center of a lesbian love rhombus Peter fell victim to a not so master plan... Tune in this week to hear all about it!

37- Lesbian Love Rhombus

Aura covers the tragically underreported case of Frank Yazzi, an out and proud Navajo man murdered under mysterious and brutal circumstances in 2009. In this episode, Aura talks Navajo culture, small town law enforcement, dismemberment logistics, and serves you unfiltered commentary.

36- Planet Bones

Aura is back (save for a few audio faux pas) in full swing! This week she dives into the life and times of Kitty Litter an iconic Atlanta drag queen who performed in over 200 clubs during her 42 year career. Join Aura this week for her return to the show from the new studio in Palm Springs!

35- Manipulidatadable

Aura discusses murderer Bruce McArthur and the lives of all seven men he brutally murdered and planted their dismembered bodies in giant garden pots. This man was pure evil and the case surrounding him and his actions was equally as wild. 

34- F*ck Yeah Canada

Aura discusses the heartbreaking story of Billy Jack Gaither from a small town in Alabama, murdered in 1999. In this episode, you learn all about Billy's life, family, friends and what happened to him on that fateful November evening.

33- Fruit Flies in Disguise

Aura discusses the murder of Pakistani transgender activist Alisha, and the wonderful life she lead. Alisha was a complex human who had a lot of dreams for herself and her life. Tune in to learn about them. 

32- Cheese Keys

Aura discusses the terrible and little known story of Arthur "J.R." Warren in Grant Town, West Virginia back in 2000. J.R. was an amazingly kind person who never knew a stranger, and despite his upbringing repressing his homosexuality, he maintained a positive and optimistic disposition. Rest in Power Arthur Warren. 

31- Go Off Justice System

Andre Melendez was a gay latino man who was murdered in New York in 1996. Andre, better known as Angel Melendez, has been lost in the mess of the Club Kid scene. In this epidode, Aura tells you all about the life of Andre Melendez. Featuring an interview with Onya Mann, a drag queen in Charlotte, NC who has had a run in with murderer, Michael Alig.

30- Spooky Cher

Aura discusses the heartbreaking case of FC Martinez' murder in Cortez, Colorado in 2001. FC was a two-spirit Navajo person or diné nádleehí as his tribe would describe it. There is a deep and rich history involving the concept of being two spirited, and Aura covers it all, tune in.

29- Corn Patch Divas

Aura discusses the little known case of Talana Kreeger, a 32-year-old lesbian woman murdered in an act of homophobic rage in Wilmington, North Carolina back in 1990. Talana was a bright light and her memory deserves to be spread far and wide.

28- Fundamentalist Ghost Dad

Aura discusses the 1990 homophobic slaying of Julio Rivera in Jackson Heights, Queens. Julio's murder sparked much needed change in the community and his memory lives on through those changes, tune in to learn all about Julio Rivera.

27- Invisible Lace

Aura discusses the 2002 party that ended in tragedy for 17 year old Gwen Araujo. Learn all about Gwen and her bubbly personality, tenacity, and passion for life and love. Rest in Power Gwen Amber Rose Araujo.

26- Mountain of Mess

The show about queer true-crime that you have all been waiting for. Your host Aura VanDank discusses some of the most famous and lesser knows murders within queer culture.

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