The King Cobra Murder
A porn mogul. A rising star. And a jealousy-fueled murder that rocked the gay adult film industry.
When the body of Bryan Kocis—founder of Cobra Video—was discovered in his Pennsylvania home, burned and stabbed nearly 30 times, investigators were left with a tangled web of motives. At the center: a young, up-and-coming star named Brent Corrigan, a bitter contract dispute, and two rivals who would go to deadly lengths to break into the business.
This case has it all—identity fraud, staged auditions, a fake agent, and a plot that unfolded like something out of a twisted erotic thriller. But this wasn’t fiction. It was real. And it ended in blood.
In this episode, Jordi and Brad explore the dark underbelly of the gay porn world, where sex, power, and ambition collided in one of the most bizarre and sensational LGBTQ+ true crime stories in modern history.
Grab a drink. Press play. And prepare for a murder that’s as salacious as it is tragic.
He was rich. He was powerful. And he was dead.
In 2007, the body of Bryan Kocis one of the most prominent gay adult film producers in the country was discovered inside his upscale Pennsylvania home, nearly decapitated and burned beyond recognition. The scene was gruesome, the motive unclear, and the shockwaves immediate. But this wasn’t just another murder it was the unraveling of a scandalous web of exploitation, rivalry, and ambition at the heart of the gay porn industry.
Kocis, known professionally as “King Cobra,” had built an empire around discovering and controlling young gay talent. At the center of that empire was a breakout star: Brent Corrigan. Young, beautiful, and charismatic, Corrigan became a sensation but he also became a liability. Legal battles over his age at the time of filming threatened to dismantle Kocis’ empire and cut Corrigan’s career short. Tensions mounted, lawsuits flew, and then someone turned to murder.
What followed was a case so sensational, it defied belief. Two aspiring filmmakers from Virginia, obsessed with launching Corrigan into their own production company, emerged as suspects. The investigation unearthed secret emails, clandestine meetings, and a meticulously plotted plan to eliminate the man who stood in their way. But as the story hit tabloids and courtroom transcripts went public, the details became murkier. Who really pulled the strings? Was Corrigan involved? And how did a world built on fantasy turn into something so horrifyingly real?
In this gripping premiere episode of Beers With Queers, Jordi and Brad take you deep into the King Cobra murder a case that exposed not just a brutal crime, but a darker truth lurking beneath the surface of an industry obsessed with image and control. With scandal, betrayal, and an explosive trial at the center, this is a case that redefined the boundaries between fame and infamy, desire and danger.
What really happened inside that house in Luzerne County? And how far were people willing to go for power, profit, and a piece of the spotlight?
Beers With Queers: A True Crime Podcast
Welcome to Beers With Queers, the true crime podcast where we dive into the darkest, most twisted cases and involving the LGBTQ+ community and always with a queer perspective. Hosted by Jordi and Brad, we cover everything from notorious serial killers to unsolved mysteries, cults, and bizarre crimes.
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