EP 21. The Disappearance of Aeryn Gillern

A diplomat’s son vanished in Vienna without a trace. Authorities shrugged. A mother refused to let his memory fade.

In 2007, Aeryn Gillern—a U.S. citizen working for the United Nations—disappeared after leaving a gay sauna in Austria’s capital. Despite his prominent position and international ties, local police dismissed his case almost immediately. Rumors of anti-gay bias, institutional indifference, and political cover-ups began to swirl. Was his disappearance a tragic accident, a hate crime, or something more sinister? And why did the system seem determined to look the other way?

This is more than a missing persons case—it’s a chilling look at how power, privilege, and prejudice collide. A story of queer erasure with no ending in sight.

Hosted by Jordi and Brad, Beers With Queers brings chilling crimes, queer stories, and twisted justice to light—all with a cold one in hand.

Press play, grab a drink, and join us as we uncover the darkest corners of LGBTQ+ history.

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