10 LGBTQ+ Books for Fans of True Crime

Here is a list of 10 LGBTQ+ books for fans of true crime:

"The Gay Metropolis: The Landmark History of Gay Life in America" by Charles Kaiser - This book is a comprehensive history of the LGBTQ+ community in the United States, covering the major cultural and political events from the 1940s to the present day. The book includes a chapter on the infamous gay serial killer, Jeffrey Dahmer.
"The Velvet Rage: Overcoming the Pain of Growing Up Gay in a Straight Man's World" by Alan Downs - This book is a classic in the LGBTQ+ community and explores the unique challenges faced by gay men in a straight-dominated society. The book includes a chapter on the Matthew Shepard murder case.
"Queer Injustice: The Criminalization of LGBT People in the United States" by Joey L. Mogul, Andrea J. Ritchie, and Kay Whitlock - This book is a comprehensive examination of the ways in which the criminal justice system disproportionately impacts LGBTQ+ people, particularly people of color.
"The Jeffrey Dahmer Story: An American Nightmare" by Don Davis - This book is a detailed account of the crimes and trial of Jeffrey Dahmer, a notorious gay serial killer.
"In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote - This classic true crime book is about the murder of a wealthy farm family in Kansas, and the investigation and trial that followed. One of the killers, Perry Smith, was rumored to be gay.
"Helter Skelter: The True Story of the Manson Murders" by Vincent Bugliosi and Curt Gentry - This book is a detailed account of the Manson Family murders and the subsequent trial of Charles Manson and his followers. One of the victims, Jay Sebring, was a gay man.
"The Serial Killer Files: The Who, What, Where, How, and Why of the World's Most Terrifying Murderers" by Harold Schechter - This book is a comprehensive overview of serial killers throughout history, including gay serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer.
"Killing for Love" by Thomas Schmid - This book is about the murder of Nancy Pfister, a socialite in Aspen, Colorado, and the trial of her ex-husband and his girlfriend for the crime. One of the suspects, Kathy Carpenter, was a lesbian.
"The Man from the Train: The Solving of a Century-Old Serial Killer Mystery" by Bill James and Rachel McCarthy James - This book is about the efforts of statistician Bill James to identify and solve a series of unsolved murders that occurred in the early 20th century. One of the suspects was a gay man.
"The Ted Bundy Tapes" by Stephen G. Michaud and Hugh Aynesworth - This book is based on interviews with Ted Bundy, a notorious serial killer, and provides insight into his motivations and mindset. Bundy was rumored to be bisexual.

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