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crime2 years ago

Unanswered Questions Haunt Victims of NYC's Gay Bar Druggings

Victims of the deadly druggings that terrorized NYC's gay bars are haunted by unknowns as they struggle to move on from the traumatic experiences. One victim, Ashley, who was involved in the broader crime scheme but not charged with murder, reflects on his time in jail and the emotional toll it has taken on him. Surviving victims express apprehension about re-entering the nightlife scene, fearing recognition by their assailants. The families of the deceased continue to grieve and struggle with the absence of their loved ones, finding solace in visiting their favorite places.

via NBC News|
#crime#druggings#gay-bars
crime2 years ago

NYPD probes new victim in gay bar drugging case.

The NYPD is investigating another drug-induced robbery in connection with a criminal scheme that has left at least two men dead and targeted men visiting gay bars. The suspects drugged their victims to gain access to their cellphones and rob them, often using facial recognition technology. Michael, a 30-year-old gay man, is the most recent victim who was drugged and robbed of roughly $5,000 after visiting The Eagle NYC, a gay bar in Manhattan’s Chelsea neighborhood. Six suspects have been indicted in connection with the scheme, but no charges have been made specifically in Michael's case.

via NBC News|
#crime#drugging-scheme#gay-bars
lgbtq-rights2 years ago

Bud Light Faces Backlash and Boycotts from LGBTQ+ Community and Consumers.

Several Chicago gay bars have stopped selling Anheuser Busch InBev products, including Bud Light and Goose Island 312, after the beer giant distanced itself from transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney's Bud Light marketing campaign amid anti-trans backlash. The controversy began after Anheuser-Busch partnered with Mulvaney for a sponsored post and launched a line of Pride-themed cans with various pronouns. Anheuser-Busch CEO Michel Doukeris addressed the controversy during an earnings call with investors Thursday and distanced the brand from Mulvaney.

via Block Club Chicago|
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crime2 years ago

Arrests Made in Connection to Drugging Murders and Robberies at Manhattan Gay Bars.

Three men have been charged with murder and robbery in connection with a series of fatal druggings at Manhattan gay bars that killed two people and have spread fear through the city’s L.G.B.T.Q. community. The incidents, which occurred last year, have terrorized nightlife goers as the industry rebounds from the pandemic. The crimes were carried out by a crew of attackers who preyed on people in Hell’s Kitchen, a gay nightlife district in Midtown Manhattan, slipping drugs to unsuspecting bar patrons and then leading them to a second location, sometimes their own homes, to rob them.

via The New York Times|
#crime#drug-assisted-theft#gay-bars
crime2 years ago

Multiple arrests made in connection with deaths of gay men at NYC bars.

A second suspect, Robert Demaio, has been arrested and charged with murder, robbery, grand larceny, identity theft, and conspiracy in connection with a string of drug-facilitated robberies of men who visited gay bars in New York City that included two deaths. Demaio's arrest follows the arrest of Jacob Barroso on Saturday, who was charged with murder, robbery, grand larceny, and conspiracy in connection with another death. Police believe the two men, along with a third suspect, are responsible for a broader "citywide robbery pattern" that includes at least 17 victims.

via NBC News|
#crime#drug-facilitated-theft#gay-bars
crime2 years ago

Suspects named and arrested in connection to NYC gay bar crimes.

Jacob Barroso has been arrested and charged with murder, robbery, grand larceny, and conspiracy in connection to the death of Julio Ramirez, a 25-year-old social worker, who was drugged and killed after visiting a gay bar in New York City last year. Barroso was not charged in the death of John Umberger, another victim of the drugging scheme. The suspects targeted victims for financial gain and not because of their sexual orientation, according to law enforcement officials. The New York City Police Department’s Hate Crime Task Force is assisting in the investigation. The medical examiner’s office is also investigating several additional deaths in similar circumstances.

via NBC News|
#crime#financial-gain#gay-bars
crime2 years ago

Police Identify Three Suspects in NYC Gay Bar Druggings and Killings

Three suspects have been identified in connection with the deaths of two men who visited Manhattan gay bars and were found dead from acute intoxication. The suspects are believed to be part of a robbery ring responsible for at least 17 robberies in the borough. The victims were targeted for money, not their sexual orientation, but the NYPD Hate Crimes Task Force continues to investigate the potential bias factor. The deaths may be linked to two separate ongoing overdose robbery patterns, with at least five deaths in total. Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers.

via NBC New York|
#crime#drug-overdose#gay-bars
crime2 years ago

NYC Police Identify Three Suspects in Gay Bar Druggings and Killings

The NYPD is seeking three men in connection with the investigation into a series of deaths of men at gay bars in New York City. The three men are being sought in connection with two murders that are considered part of a "citywide robbery pattern." Between September 2021 and August 2022, a total of 17 incidents occurred that are "being investigated as part of this pattern at this time," the NYPD told CBS News on Saturday.

via CBS News|
#crime#gay-bars#murder
crime2 years ago

NYPD identifies suspects in NYC gay bar druggings and murders.

Police have named three suspects in connection to the homicides of two men who were drugged, robbed and killed in separate incidents following visits to New York City gay bars last year. The suspects are also believed to be involved in a broader "citywide robbery pattern" that includes a total of 17 incidents. The medical examiner's office ruled their deaths as homicides caused by a "drug-facilitated theft." The suspects are believed to be targeting victims for financial gain and not because of their sexual orientation. The New York City Police Department's Hate Crime Task Force is assisting in the investigation.

via NBC News|
#crime#gay-bars#homicide
crime2 years ago

Indictments and Homicide Rulings in NYC Club Drugging Deaths

Shane Hoskins, a suspect linked to a group of men responsible for fatal overdoses of two men who visited gay bars in NYC, has been indicted on charges of grand larceny and identity theft. Hoskins and his co-conspirators allegedly drugged and robbed intoxicated people outside bars or nightclubs in Manhattan, stealing their cellphones and credit cards to transfer money and make purchases. Hoskins was re-arrested on upgraded charges and his bail was set at $50,000. The suspects were targeting victims for financial gain and not because of their sexual orientation, according to officials.

via NBC News|
#crime#gay-bars#grand-larceny