Episode 89: Shelby Bookstore Murders

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.

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 [email protected], or Cleveland County Sheriff's Office (Criminal Investigations Division) at (704) 484-4822. 

Trigger Warnings: 

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 Disclaimer: 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. 

Sources:

Shelby Bookstore Murders - Wikipedia

Investigators Want To Question Accused Kansas Killer About 1987 Triple Homicide

The Unsolved Shelby Bookstore Murders | By Daisya Spencer | Medium

History Of Hate? Alleged Mass Shooter Testified In Shelby Murder Trial

A Deadly New Breed | Facing South

White Patriot Party - Wikipedia

Kansas City Shootings Bring Back Memories For Victim's Sister

Did Kansas City Shooting Suspect Kill Before? Suspect's Connection To Brutal Shelby Gay Bookstore Killings • Nc Newsline

Shelby Murder Mystery Revived: Kansas Shooter Has Ties To 1987 Bookstore Murders - Qnotescarolinas.Com

Accused Jewish Center Shooter Refuses To Talk To North Carolina Authorities About 1987 Triple Slaying

Sage Reference - Encyclopedia Of Terrorism - Miller, Frazier Glenn (1941–)

Ex-Kkk Leader Was Given A New Identity Years Before Shooting - Abc News

Crisis Support Hotlines for LGBTQ+

The Trevor Project: Call 866-488-7386 or text "START" to 678-678 for 24/7 suicide prevention and crisis intervention for youth. Vision and Visibility When It Matters Most | The Trevor Project

Trans Lifeline: Call 877-565-8860 for confidential peer support run by and for trans individuals.

LGBT National Help Center: Call 888-843-4564 for general support, coming out questions, and peer-counseling.

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