She was fierce, magnetic, and unapologetically herself. Then she was murdered—and nearly forgotten.
Rita Hester, a beloved Black trans woman and performer, was found stabbed to death in her Boston apartment in 1998. Her killing sparked grief, rage, and activism, especially within the trans community. But despite the outcry, the case remains unsolved—and media coverage at the time was riddled with misgendering and erasure.
This episode explores Rita’s life, the systemic failures that followed her death, and how her story led to the founding of the Transgender Day of Remembrance. It’s a case that changed history, even if justice was never served.
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.
Trans Day of Remembrance: https://glaad.org/tdor/
Sources
https://www.nbcnews.com/feature/nbc-out/her-death-sparked-transgender-day-remembrance-22-years-later-still-n1233809
https://www.them.us/story/rita-hester-trans-remembrance-visibility-memorial
https://uncovered.com/cases/rita-hester
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