Episode 89: Shelby Bookstore Murders

<p>On January 17th, 1987, gunmen broke into the Shelby Adult Bookstore in North Carolina. They ordered the five men inside to lay on the ground face down. After shooting each man, they robbed the place and lit ablaze. What followed was years of trying to track down the culprits. Join Sage and Frank as they look into the Shelby Bookstore Murders.</p><p><br></p><p>If you or anyone you know, know anything about this case, please reach out to the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (NCSBI) (Cold Case Investigation Team) at (800) 334-3000 or <a href="mailto:coldcases@ncsbi.gov" target="_blank">coldcases@ncsbi.gov</a>, or Cleveland County Sheriff&#39;s Office (Criminal Investigations Division) at (704) 484-4822. </p><p><strong>Trigger Warnings: </strong></p><p>Mentions of anti-semitism, racism, homophobia, and white supremacy groups including the KKK, hate-crimes, murder via shooting, arson, mentions of pornography and adult bookstores <strong>Disclaimer: </strong>The opinions stated within this episode are entirely our own and do not reflect the opinions, values, or choices of our respective places of employment. </p><p><strong>Sources:</strong></p><p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shelby_bookstore_murders#:~:text=On%20the%20night%20of%20January,attract%20a%20gay%20male%20clientele." target="_blank">Shelby Bookstore Murders - Wikipedia</a></p><p><a href="https://www.wbtv.com/story/25336733/investigators-want-to-question-accused-kansas-killer-about-1987-triple-homicide/" target="_blank">Investigators Want To Question Accused Kansas Killer About 1987 Triple Homicide</a></p><p><a href="https://medium.com/@daisyaspencer4/the-unsolved-shelby-bookstore-murders-53fbd0f39465" target="_blank">The Unsolved Shelby Bookstore Murders | By Daisya Spencer | Medium</a></p><p><a href="https://www.shelbystar.com/story/news/2014/04/15/history-hate-alleged-mass-shooter/34124426007/" target="_blank">History Of Hate? Alleged Mass Shooter Testified In Shelby Murder Trial</a></p><p><a href="https://www.facingsouth.org/1989/03/deadly-new-breed" target="_blank">A Deadly New Breed | Facing South</a></p><p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White_Patriot_Party" target="_blank">White Patriot Party - Wikipedia</a></p><p><a href="https://www.shelbystar.com/story/news/2014/04/18/kansas-city-shootings-bring-back/34122696007/" target="_blank">Kansas City Shootings Bring Back Memories For Victim&#39;s Sister</a></p><p><a href="https://ncnewsline.com/briefs/did-kansas-city-shooting-suspect-kill-before-suspects-connection-to-brutal-shelby-gay-bookstore-killings/" target="_blank">Did Kansas City Shooting Suspect Kill Before? Suspect&#39;s Connection To Brutal Shelby Gay Bookstore Killings • Nc Newsline</a></p><p><a href="https://qnotescarolinas.com/shelby-murder-mystery-revived/" target="_blank">Shelby Murder Mystery Revived: Kansas Shooter Has Ties To 1987 Bookstore Murders - Qnotescarolinas.Com</a></p><p><a href="https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/article405410.html" target="_blank">Accused Jewish Center Shooter Refuses To Talk To North Carolina Authorities About 1987 Triple Slaying</a></p><p><a href="https://sk.sagepub.com/ency/edvol/terrorism/chpt/miller-frazier-glenn-1941#_" target="_blank">Sage Reference - Encyclopedia Of Terrorism - Miller, Frazier Glenn (1941–)</a></p><p><a href="https://abcnews.com/blogs/headlines/2014/04/accused-kansas-shooter-was-protected-federal-witness-but-hateful-ways-continued" target="_blank">Ex-Kkk Leader Was Given A New Identity Years Before Shooting - Abc News</a></p><p><strong>Crisis Support Hotlines for LGBTQ+</strong></p><p>The Trevor Project: Call 866-488-7386 or text &quot;START&quot; to 678-678 for 24/7 suicide prevention and crisis intervention for youth. <a href="https://www.thetrevorproject.org/resources/" target="_blank">Vision and Visibility When It Matters Most | The Trevor Project</a></p><p>Trans Lifeline: Call 877-565-8860 for confidential peer support run by and for trans individuals.</p><p>LGB