Tuesday Nov 04, 2025
Episode 43: Barry Winchell
TODAY’S CASE
In this week’s episode, Meg and Mum dive into the heartbreaking and infuriating story of Barry Winchell — a young soldier whose life was cut short by hatred within his own ranks.
Note: This episode discusses real-life tragic events and contains sensitive content that may be distressing to some listeners.
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🌐 CASE SOURCES
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Barry_Winchell
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/7563770/barry-winchell
https://inmagazine.ca/2024/07/flashback-soldier-barry-winchell-dies-after-anti-gay-hate-crime-july-6-1999/
https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2000/05/kentucky-murder-200005
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/taps-for-barry-winchell-r_b_226004
https://jenniferandlee.com/2016/02/18/the-barry-winchell-case-helped-end-the-dont-ask-dont-tell-policy-in-the-military/
https://www.facebook.com/amightygirl/posts/military-mom-patricia-kutteles-fought-for-over-a-decade-to-repeal-the-us-militar/1139222654902072/
3 months ago
@Mainly Murder With Meg & Mum : Thank duck for that. Youre so funny, full on. Hope the move went smoothly for her
4 months ago
Hey Dice, this is Mum .... we wouldn’t dare do that to you, i promise if we ever do stop i will message you (probably from the grave because Megan would kill me if i tried stop) & let you know. Meg just moved house this past week so we had a little delay in production. Thanks supporting us.
4 months ago
I was being dramatic cuz you didnt post last week i thought it was the end ;( lol