ep 149. Kenneth Zeller Murdered By Five Youths Looking For Someone To "Queer Bash"

A quiet evening stroll takes a horrifying turn. A beloved teacher becomes the target of a hate-driven ambush.

On June 21, 1985, Toronto school librarian and teacher Kenneth Zeller, a well-liked educator at three schools, was walking to his car after a night with friends when five teenage boys ambushed him in High Park, brutally beating him to death in a homophobic hate crime

This episode unpacks the senseless violence of that midsummer night, the chilling group dynamics, and the cultural climate that labeled queer spaces as danger zones.

As we explore the aftermath—from legal responses to the community’s rallying to remember him as more than a victim—we delve into queer history, systemic intolerance, and the scars these injustices leave behind.

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, raise a glass, and join us as we honor Kenneth Zeller’s memory and confront the shadows of LGBTQ+ history.

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.
Join us for in, depth storytelling, chilling details, queer history and really gay commentary. So, whether you're here for the crimes, the beers, or the queers, you're in the right place. So, grab a drink, get cozy, and let’s talk true crime!
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