A Serial Killer in the Suburbs of Paris

The first victim was spotted by a passerby on August 13, 2025, as officials fished the body out of the Seine in a suburb of Paris near a known gay cruising spot. Divers searching the area found another body, then another, then another. As investigators search for answers and other possible victims, speculation swirls about the motive for the murders.  

The Murder of Ryan Godbey: A Family Seeks Justice

Ryan Godbey, a beloved member of Canton’s LGBTQ+ community, whose a disappearance and murder shocked the Canton, Ohio area in 2025. The arrest and charging of the ex-boyfriends answered some questions, leaving others wide open. 

If you or anyone you know is the subject of violence, please use the resources below. 

The Brutal Murder of Jacob Zieben-Hood?

On August 1, 2025, 34-year-old Jacob Zieben-Hood was found stabbed to death in the Harlem apartment he shared with his husband, Donald Zieben-Hood. Behind their social media image of happiness was a history of domestic violence, protective orders, and escalating threats.

From alleged strangulation in February to a knife threat in June, the abuse intensified. On July 31, Jacob called his father during another violent altercation. Hours later, he was dead. Donald was found with self-inflicted wounds and arrested for violating a protective order.

Christopher Hunnisett: Vicar's Murderer Freed to Kill Again

When the dismembered body of a Reverend Glazebrook was found, his lodger, Christopher Hunnisett, was arrested and put on trial, and found guilty. Acquitted of the vicar's murder, Hunnisett went on a crusade to kill as many "pedos" as he could. Studying investigative techniques, Hunnisett followed a tip to 57-year-old Peter Bick, whom he assumed was an abuser. Pretending to be a date, Hunnisett went to Bick's flat and murdered him.

The details of this case are unusual, but in some ways they align with what I've been exploring in the next episode, which is the origins and legacy of the provocation defense.

A State of Emergency. Three trans women of color, three cities, all lost to unsolved murderous violence.

In Boston, Rita Hester’s 1998 murder inspired the Transgender Day of Remembrance. Decades later, her name lives on with a dedicated green space, but justice was never served.

Boston Police Department’s Homicide Unit at 617-343-4470. You can also submit information anonymously by calling the Boston Police CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 1-800-494-TIPS (8477) or by texting the word “TIP” to CRIME (27463).

In Minneapolis, Ra’Lasia Wright, a beloved mentor, was found shot outside a home in 2024. Her loved ones still seek answers, and her case remains open.

If you have information regarding the murder of Ra'Lasia Wright in Minneapolis, you can contact the police through several channels:

Minneapolis Police Department tipline: 

Email tips to policetips@minneapolismn.gov or leave a voicemail at 612-673-5845.

In Detroit, Karmin Wells, cherished in the ballroom scene, was killed during what police call a setup date in 2025. Her killer hasn’t been caught.

CrimeStoppers (anonymous tips): Call 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submit information online at CrimeStoppersMN.org. 

Tips leading to an arrest and conviction may be eligible for a reward

Detroit Police Dept: 313‑596‑2212

Crime Stoppers: 1‑800‑SPEAK‑UP

Their lives and their senseless murders deserve justice.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE

National Domestic Violence Hotline

Phone: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)

Text: Text "START" to 88788

Live Chat & Information: thehotline.org

Services are available 24/7, confidential, and support all individuals regardless of identity or background.

If you or someone you know is in danger, call 9-1-1 immediately.

Additional Inclusive National and LGBTQ+-Specific Resources

The Trevor Project

Phone: 866-488-7386

Crisis intervention and suicide prevention for LGBTQ+ youth ages 13–24.

LGBT National Hotline

Phone: 888-843-4564

Confidential peer support, information, and resources for the LGBTQ+ community.

Trans Lifeline

Phone: 877-565-8860

Peer support and crisis intervention for trans and non-binary individuals.

NYC Anti-Violence Project

Phone: 212-714-1141 (24/7)

Bilingual support for those affected by violence in the LGBTQ+ and HIV+ communities.

loveisrespect (National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline)

Phone: 1-866-331-9474, Text “LOVEIS” to 22522, or chat on loveisrespect.org

Specifically for youth and young adults, including LGBTQ+.

DomesticShelters.org

Searchable directory covering shelters and services with LGBTQ+-inclusive filters.

International and Specialized Resources

Thank you, Mystic Magazine Global Resource Guide

https://www.mysticmag.com/psychic-reading/domestic-violence-resource-guide/