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.
Sources
http://www.aeryngillern.com/Aeryn_Gillern/Cobra_Team_Searches_Canal.html
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d7pU9apQKhU
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