Gay Bar Deaths in New York City Ruled as Homicides
New York’s chief medical examiner’s office said that two gay men were killed by “drug-facilitated theft.”
March 6, 2023
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Kathy Hochul vetos financial protection bill introduced after murders of gay men
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has vetoed a bill designed to protect users of money-sharing apps even after several high-profile cases of murder and robbery against several people, including at least two gay men.
December 21, 2024
NYPD Investigates Spate of Killings & Thefts Involving LGBTQ+ People
A spokesperson for the NYPD says the agency is investigating these attacks as financially motivated crimes.
November 14, 2022
Three convicted in murders of gay men in New York City
Three men were found guilty of drugging, robbing, and killing two Julio Ramirez and John Umberger.
February 10, 2025
Gay Men Say They Feel Lucky To Be Alive After Being Drugged, Robbed
A gang preying on gay men is suspected of drugging and robbing over a dozen victims and killing two -- John Umberger and Julio Ramirez.
November 22, 2022
Arrests Made in Roofie-Robbery-Murder Spree at New York City Bars
The crime spree made headlines after Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg was accused of refusing to prosecute those who allegedly killed two gay men.
December 23, 2022
The Editor of Outsports Turns on Our Community
Cyd Zeigler announces his support for the odious Ron DeSantis, who targets the most vulnerable to advance his political ambitions.
April 1, 2023
Hell's Kitchen Gay Bars React to Attacks on Queer Men
Several men were arrested following the deaths of two men who were allegedly drugged and robbed.
June 16, 2023
NYC Gay Leather Bar Targeted by Robbers Who Drugged Victims
The robbers were able to get between $1,000 to $5,000 from each of the victims.
February 3, 2023
Is a Gang in New York Murdering Gay Men?
A mother of a victim has called out Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg for ignoring a group suspected of drugging, robbing, and killing gay men in Hell's Kitchen.
November 10, 2022
Gay NYC Council Member's Event Casts Light on Anti-LGBTQ+ Crimes
Erik Bottcher, who's up for reelection, is concerned with the recent spate of crimes against LGBTQ+ New Yorkers.
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December 13, 2022