Murder's a Drag
Murder's a Drag
Aura Van Dank
The show about LGBT* true-crime that you have all been waiting for. Your host, Aura Van Dank, discusses some of the most famous and many lesser knows murders and crimes within queer culture.
The Ramblings of an Aura
Aura goes in depth on the serial killer Stephen Port looking into his victims, their lives, and the botched police work done around their cases. Tune in to be just as frustrated as Aura is on a weekly basis. 
Aug 18, 2023
25 min
The Tubes, The Pipes, The Runway
Aura is going in depth on the life and times of Martha P. Johnson. Martha lived an incredible life that can often be overshadowed by what happened to and around her. Learn about Marsha's beginnings and unsolved mysterious death when you tune in this week.
Jun 17, 2023
29 min
Lisa, Lisa, Lisa...
This week Aura is talking all about Shanda Sharer and her life in Indiana. Shanda was killed in the early 90's when murders were making the news what felt like nearly every day. Tune in to hear Aura's take as she dives into the case. 
Jun 9, 2023
26 min
Fashion Designer Model Mama
This week, Aura discusses the case of Edwin Chiloba from Kenya and the impact that his murder is having on the LGBTQ+ movement there. Aura goes in depth about LGBTQ+ rights in Africa as well as exploring Chiloba's life and dreams. Tune on in this week to learn a lot. 
Jun 2, 2023
25 min
People Slush & Cactussy
This week Aura is discussing the murders of Ivor Maciejowski and Christian Pandolfino a couple from Malta. Their case has taken a long time to make it's way through the system and still hangs in a form of limbo today. Tune in to learn about the lives and the case of Ivor and Christian.
May 26, 2023
26 min
Girls in Gal City
This week Aura is going over the case of Jose Escobar Menendez. Jose was surrounded by love and had many people who looked forward to seeing him everyday. His life was cut short for the pettiest of reasons, and his true story deserves to be told. Tune in this week for Jose's story.
May 5, 2023
25 min
Special Agent Daddy
This week Aura has new wallpaper and is very excited about that. She also had quite the experience on an Amtrak to share with you all! This weeks case is about how Holden White miraculously survived a brutal attempt on his life by a wannabe Dahmer copycat. Holden's story is harrowing, inspiring, heart breaking, and terrifying all in one.
Apr 28, 2023
21 min
Back Again (With Real Brows)
Aura is back after a ten month hiatus and she's here to explain the layers of trauma that she's endured while she was away! She has been busy and has a new case to dig into, learning all about the life and death of Stephen Smith. His murder hit the small town of Hampton, South Carolina hard, and his proximity to the infamous Murdaugh family have the theories surrounding his murder buzzing, Aura is here to bring some clarity and refocus the story on Stephen Nicholas Smith.
Apr 21, 2023
30 min
My Roommate: Franklin the Cricket
The case of the murder of Sydney Loofe is one that has been taken by websites and sensationalized to the point of Sydney being erased. Who she was is more important than how she was murdered, and Aura is going to cover that and more in this week's episode. 
Jun 16, 2022
29 min
Flailing in the Mezzanine
This week Aura is covering the murders of Marilyn Monroe Cezares and Tiffany Harris aka Dior Ova that took place less than two weeks apart. Tiffany was murdered in New York and Marilyn in California in the worst year in recent history, 2020. Dive in with Aura to learn about these incredible women's lives and the impact they made.
Jun 9, 2022
22 min