MURDERED: Brandon Teena | Humboldt, NE 1993

About this episode

The murder of Brandon Teena broke barriers of silence in Humboldt. Walls had ears, but voices remained unheard. BLACK LABEL CONTENT — Premium subscribers only. In '93, Brandon Teena's tragedy acted as a lighthouse beaconing the trans community's struggles onto the national stage, piercing the silence cloaking their existence. This Black Label episode elevates his voice, amplified by legal recordings and interwoven with painful testimonials from those who lived through the echo of injustice. It exposes society's failures and demands accountability. Scrutinize systems designed to protect, yet faltered, inviting contemplative assessment of lessons still unlearned. Brandon’s story beckons empathy, understanding, and, imperatively, change. Access Black Label: Patreon | Apple Premium Our Sponsors: * Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com * Check out Chime and use my code chime.com/obscura for a great deal: https://www.chime.com * Check out Kensington Publishing: https://www.kensingtonbooks.com * Check out Omaha Steaks and use my code BEEF for a great deal: https://www.omahasteaks.com * Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com Support this podcast a