He flashed a badge, promised safety—and delivered a nightmare.
In 1975, a string of terrifying encounters unfolded in Florida motels, where young men were lured by a man claiming to be an undercover officer. His victims were handcuffed, assaulted, and humiliated in one of the strangest and most disturbing gay panic cases in U.S. legal history. Robert Lee Bennett carried a badge, a bag full of restraints, and a chilling sense of authority that made people obey. But when one victim escaped, the truth about "The Handcuff Man" finally came out.
This episode dives into a queer true crime story so bizarre it reads like fiction—and examines the legal defense that tried to justify it all.
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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