Homocidal Tendency: A Queer True Crime Podcast

Homocidal Tendency is a true crime podcast focusing on LGBTQ victims, crime stories, and murder investigations. We uncover the brutal realities faced by queer communities, blending chilling serial killer tales with forgotten history. From high-profile manhunts to overlooked crimes, our episodes spotlight stories hidden beneath years of neglect, delivering gripping insights into queer true crime.

Homocidal Tendency: A Queer True Crime Podcast is a history podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 35 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts Homocidal Tendency: A Queer True Crime Podcast, a history show with 35 episodes published.

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  Episode #34

  34. The Susukino Hotel Murder | Runa Tamura

  Aug 16, 202634 minS1

  There is a specific kind of isolation built into the architecture of a Japanese love hotel. You enter a soundproof room, you pay through frosted glass, and you vanish into the neon-soaked streets. But in July 2023, the anonymity of Sapporo’s Susukino red-light district was weaponized to hide a flawless, horrifying crime. ​This week on Homocidal Tendency , we are breaking down one of the most twisted psychological horror stories in modern Japanese true crime: the Sapporo headless corpse case. When 62-year-old Hitoshi Ura was found decapitated in Room 202 of the Hotel Let's, investigators were left hunting a phantom caught on CCTV rolling a heavy black suitcase out the front door. But the true terror of this case isn't just the two-hour mutilation inside the love hotel it’s what happened when 29-year-old Runa Tamura brought that suitcase home to her parents. ​Join Matt for a deep dive into the suffocating, dark psychology of the Tamura family, a prominent psychiatrist's unbelievable cover-up, a mother's signed "slave" contract, and a Japanese justice system verdict that left an entire nation stunned. ​ Topics Covered in This Episode: ​The architecture and cultural anonymity of Japanese love hotels ​The josou (cross-dressing) subculture and hidden nightlife of Susukino ​The meticulous CCTV tracking of the Susukino beheading ​The severe psychiatric delusions of hikikomori Runa Tamura ​The chilling domestic dynamic and trials of Dr. Osamu Tamura and Hiroko Tamura ​ Support the Show: If you are loving the dark dives, the 80s aesthetic, and the heavy synth vibes, please take a second to rate and review the show on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! It is the best way to help other true crime and horror fans find us. ​ Instagram: @HomocidalTendency ​ Bluesky: @HomocidalTendency ​ Listen & Subscribe: Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Buzzsprout. https://linktr.ee/HomocidalTendency ​ Research & Sources for Episode 34: ​ The Japan Times: Archival coverage of the July 2023 Susukino love hotel murder discovery and the subsequent raid on the Tamura residence in Atsubetsu Ward. ​ The Asahi Shimbun / The Mainichi: Court transcripts and reporting on the March 2025 verdict for Osamu Tamura, detailing the suspended sentence for abandoning a corpse. ​ Hokkaido Broadcasting Co. (HBC): Coverage of the CCTV footage tracking the suitcase, and the February 2026 appeal trial for Hiroko Tamura. ​ Sapporo District Court Records (via Japanese Press): Details regarding the ongoing, multi-tiered psychiatric evaluations determining Runa Tamura's criminal responsibility and fitness to stand trial. ​ Sociological Studies on Japanese Nightlife: Contextual research regarding the tatemae / honne cultural divide and the josou nightlife scene in Hokkaido. Send us Fan Mail Support the show

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  Episode #33

  33. The Beatnik Killers | Leslie Perez & Carolyn Lima

  Aug 9, 202639 minS1

  In February 1961, Houston high society violently collided with the city’s underground margins. What started as a $30 encounter ended with a wealthy real estate tycoon shot six times, doused in high-octane gasoline, and set ablaze in a vacant lot. ​This week on Homocidal Tendency , Matt shifts gears from our recent heavy cases to dive into one of the most absurd, chaotic, and heavily sensationalized true crime stories in Texas history. Welcome to the saga of the "Beatnik Killers." ​We break down the chaotic shootout between Fred Tones, a 17-year-old runaway named Carolyn Lima, and a fiercely protective transgender sex worker named Leslie Douglas Ashley. We track their adrenaline-fueled getaway to the French Quarter for Mardi Gras, the massive FBI manhunt that tracked them to New York City, and the explosive 1960s media circus that followed. ​This is a stranger-than-fiction true crime case involving a military bayonet, a death row countdown, and the birth of a fiercely unapologetic LGBTQ+ political icon. ​ ​ Visuals & Archival Material: Want to see the mugshots, the vintage newspaper clippings of the "Beatnik Killers," and the crime scene photos? https://linktr.ee/HomocidalTendency ​Hit the Linktree to access all the visuals for this episode, dive into our vault of 32 binge-worthy episodes, and find all of our social media channels. If you are enjoying the dark, analog deep-dives, please leave us a 5-star rating and review it’s the best way to help the show grow in the true crime community. Send us Fan Mail Support the show

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  Episode #32

  32. Bryan Nisenfeld | A Perplexing Disappearance

  Aug 2, 202643 minS1

  In late summer 1997, a gruesome discovery on the quiet shores of Hog Island, Rhode Island, shattered a family’s hope and changed a missing persons investigation into a cold case mystery. But the severed foot that washed ashore was just the tragic end to a story filled with missed opportunities and institutional betrayal. ​This week on Homocidal Tendency , we rewind six months to follow the timeline of 18-year-old Bryan Nisenfeld. Bryan was a sensitive, artistic freshman who vanished from Roger Williams University without a trace, leaving behind an open window in the dead of winter and a tightly guarded secret. ​We explore the terrifying harassment Bryan faced from a former roommate, the toxic and potentially homophobic dorm culture of the late 90s, and the unforgivable six-day delay by the university that crippled the police investigation before it even began. We also look at his family's relentless fight for "Bryan's Law" to ensure no other family is left in the dark. ​If you have any information regarding the 1997 disappearance of Bryan Nisenfeld, please contact the Bristol Police Department tip line at (401) 253-6900 . You can remain anonymous. ​ Support the Show: If you’re enjoying the podcast, the best way to support us is to hit that subscribe button and leave a 5-star rating and review wherever you are listening right now! It helps push the show out to new true crime fans. ​ Connect With Us: Keep the conversation going and stay up to date on all things Homocidal Tendency : https://linktr.ee/HomocidalTendency Send us Fan Mail Support the show

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  Episode #31

  31. Cathy Thomas & Becky Dowski | The Colonial Parkway Murders

  Jul 26, 202639 minS1

  By day, Virginia’s Colonial Parkway is a scenic, historic drive. By night, in 1986, it was a suffocating, pitch-black trap. ​In Episode 31 of Homocidal Tendency , Matt dives into the heartbreaking and brutal 1986 murders of Cathleen "Cathy" Thomas and Rebecca "Becky" Dowski. As a same-sex couple navigating the rigid, hostile climate of the 1980s, Cathy and Becky sought refuge in the deep isolation of a Parkway lover's lane. Instead of a safe haven, they found a monster waiting in the dark. ​Their murders were the first strike in a terrifying reign of terror that became known as the Colonial Parkway Murders. For 40 years, the case remained one of the most infamous unsolved cold cases in Virginia history, plagued by dead ends and the hysteria of the Satanic Panic. But serial killers can't hide from modern science. ​Join us as we break down the forensic anomalies, the FBI profiler theories, and the massive 2026 genetic genealogy DNA breakthrough that finally identified the killer as Alan Wade Wilmer Sr. a local commercial fisherman who hid in plain sight. ​ Follow Homocidal Tendency: Don’t just listen to the story see the evidence. Follow us for weekly visual companions, including 1986 newspaper clippings, crime scene layouts, and retro graphics for every case. Links for the socials https://linktr.ee/HomocidalTendency ​ Support the Show: If you want to help us keep shining a spotlight on unsolved and solved cold cases, the best way to support the show is by leaving a 5-star rating and a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. It tells the algorithms you are here, and helps our true crime community grow. Make sure to hit "Subscribe" so you never miss a drop! Send us Fan Mail Support the show

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  Episode #30

  30. The Donovan Hotel Murder & Tragic Double Life of David Messerschmitt

  Jul 19, 202639 minS1

  Washington D.C. is a city built on carefully managed reputations and dangerous secrets. On February 10, 2015, the pristine public life of high-profile intellectual property lawyer David Messerschmitt collided with a dark, hidden reality. Found brutally stabbed in Room 400 of the upscale Donovan Hotel, David’s death sent shockwaves through Capitol Hill. ​In this episod of Homocidal Tendency , we unravel one of the most chilling D.C. true crime cases of the decade. We break down the digital footprint that blew the case wide open from burner Gmail accounts and Grindr profiles to the fatal Craigslist "Casual Encounters" ad that set a deadly trap. We also explore the devastating irony of the perpetrators, Jamyra Gallmon and Dominique Johnson, and the massive digital mistake with a Washington D.C. Metro card that finally brought them down. ​A locked door keeps the world out, but it can’t protect you from what you invite inside. Support the Show: If you love the dark-wave vibes and deep dives, the best way to support Homocidal Tendency is to leave a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. It helps us beat the algorithm and find new listeners. https://linktr.ee/HomocidalTendency Send us Fan Mail

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