Unsafe Spaces: Tampa's Missing Men

About Unsafe Spaces: Tampa's Missing Men

For close to two decades, gay men in Tampa were disappearing at an alarming rate. It was only as America became more accepting of the LGBTQ+ community that people, and the media, actually started to care that these men were missing. And in the wake of a decades-long battle for equality, it was all the more devastating for the gay community to discover: It was one - or maybe even two - of their own who were responsible for what would become some of Florida’s most heinous and disturbed crimes. Unsafe Spaces continues the style and ambition of host Josh Hallmark's True Crime Bullsh** podcast. It is obsessive, curious, challenging; and examines not just the crimes it covers, but the cultural and political impacts of and on them. Unsafe Spaces arrives in your podcast feed on October 19th.

Publisher

Studio BOTH/AND

Category

true crime

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

23 Aug 2023

Latest episode

22 May 2025

Latest episodes

13 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   22 May 2025

   0203 | This is just the beginning

   The hosts reveal a pivotal discovery that dramatically broadens the scope of their investigation into Tampa's missing men, uncovering a deeper, more complex narrative.

2. 

   1 May 2025

   0202 | Ouroboros

   Steven Lorenzo's residential history leads Josh to Fort Lauderdale, where three gay men disappeared from the same apartment building sixteen years apart. Updates in one of those cases seem to make Lorenzo a very strong suspect. But where was Scott Schweickert, and is it possible the pair continued killing following the murders of Jason Galehouse and Michael Wachholtz? Plus, two other Florida serial killers targeting gay men complicate the investigation. This episode was written, researched, edited, and produced by Josh Hallmark Resources: Florida State University (https://library.law.fsu.edu/Digital-Collections/flsupct/dockets/sc11-615/11-2504Response.pdf) NAMUS The Charley Project American Addiction Centers (https://americanaddictioncenters.org/lgbtqiapk-addiction/why-substance-abuse-is-higher-within-the-lgbtq-community) Pink News (https://www.thepinknews.com/2019/08/23/serial-killer-gary-ray-bowles-gay-men-executed/) AmFar (https://www.amfar.org/about-hiv-aids/snapshots-of-an-epidemic-hiv-aids/) The National Library of Medicine (https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3288601/) The Florida Department of Corrections News-Press.com (https://www.news-press.com/story/news/local/2021/06/09/charlotte-county-body-found-1994-identified-massachusetts-drifter/7616874002/) Charlotte County Sheriff's Office (https://ccso.org/news/detail.cfm?r=23) This is a Studio BOTH/AND production: bothand.fyi (https://bothand.fyi/) For an ad-free experience: patreon.com/studiobothand (https://patreon.com/studiobothand) Music by: Yehezkel Raz, Stanley Gurvich, and Benjamin Esterlis Featured music by: Choir Boy Patreon Producers: Amy Basil, Dale Akstin, Kendall C, Amelia Hancock, Annette L, Asch Fish, Becky C, Benjamin Cioppa-Fong, Casey Jensen Richardson, Christina Sisson, Corey Deatly, Drew Vipond, Heather Horton Whedon, Jen J, Jillian Natale, Kathleen Studer, Lana Halladay, Lauren F, Lydia Rodarte Quayle, Manolis Bouloukos, Nicole & Dennis Henry, Pink, Robin Wolfe, SC, Shelly Brewer, Sherri D, Trista, Tuesday Woodworth, Zack Ignatowicz Warren, Bethany Heintz, Carrie, Emily Paine, John Comrie, Jordan M, Jordan Taylor, Kate Lussier, Kathy Nation, Megan Inman, Rene LaPlante, Sabrina Abbot, Spooky, Tori Myers

3. 

   24 Apr 2025

   0201 | 25 Men

   In the second season premiere, Josh digs into two years’ of research into the lives and crimes of Steven Lorenzo and Scott Schweickert, in hopes of identifying other victims. A list of 25 missing and murdered men, across multiple jursidctions, launches a deep-dive investigation that examines the lives of these 25 men, Lorenzo & Schweickert, other area serial killers, intersectionality, homophobia, politics, and more. This episode was written, researched, edited, and produced by Josh Hallmark Featuring: Albert Perkins Resources: NAMUS.gov CharleyProject.org The Tampa Bay Times The Tampa Tribune This is a Studio BOTH/AND production: bothand.fyi (https://bothand.fyi) For an ad-free experience: patreon.com/studiobothand (https://patreon.com/studiobothand) Music by: Tamuz Dekel, Grissly Bill, and Yehezkel Raz Featured music by: TV on the Radio Patreon Producers: Amy Basil, Dale Akstin, Kendall C, Amelia Hancock, Annette L, Asch Fish, Becky C, Benjamin Cioppa-Fong, Casey Jensen Richardson, Christina Sisson, Corey Deatly, Drew Vipond, Heather Horton Whedon, Jen J, Jillian Natale, Kathleen Studer, Lana Halladay, Lauren F, Lydia Rodarte Quayle, Manolis Bouloukos, Nicole & Dennis Henry, Pink, Robin Wolfe, SC, Shelly Brewer, Sherri D, Trista, Tuesday Woodworth, Zack Ignatowicz Warren, Bethany Heintz, Carrie, Emily Paine, John Comrie, Jordan M, Jordan Taylor, Kate Lussier, Kathy Nation, Megan Inman, Rene LaPlante, Sabrina Abbot, Spooky, Tori Myers

4. 

   4 Apr 2025

   Unsafe Spaces: Part Two | A Preview

   Unsafe Spaces returns on April 24. This season, we continue our investigation into Steven Lorenzo and Scott Schweickert, and the missing and murdered men who may be connected to them. Our investigation takes us across the state of Florida, and into Georgia, Illinois, New York and beyond; and we find it intersects with several other serial killers who were targeting similar victims. Over six episodes, we try to make sense of these men, their crimes, and the 25+ missing and dead men who could be connected to them. Written, edited, and produced by Josh Hallmark. Featuring: Albert Perkins and Dr. Scott (LA Not So Confidential) Music by: Neon Ridge

5. 

   1 Feb 2024

   0107 | Oh, God

   Season finale. This episode was written, researched, edited, and produced by Josh Hallmark Featuring: Eric Carter-Landin from True Consequences (https://www.trueconsequences.com) and Crimelines & Consequences (https://www.basementfortproductions.com) Albert Perkins Resources: Religiosity and Attitudes Toward Lesbians and Gay Men: A Meta-Analysis by Bernard E. Whitley Jr. (https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/10508610802471104) How Religiosity Shapes Rejection of Homosexuals Across the Globe by Dirk-Jan Janssen (https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/00918369.2018.1522809) The New York Times (https://www.nytimes.com/1990/07/10/science/homophobia-scientists-find-clues-to-its-roots.html) The Harvard Political Review (https://harvardpolitics.com/why-your-religion-is-not-an-excuse-to-discriminate/) The National Institutes for Health (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3523746/) The National Institues for Health (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/2589133/) The American Psychological Association (https://www.apa.org/topics/lgbtq/history) The Harvard University Press (https://www.hup.harvard.edu/books/9780674022331) The Hill (https://thehill.com/homenews/lgbtq/4259292-fbi-crime-statistics-show-anti-lgbtq-hate-crimes-on-the-rise/) The Trevor Project (https://www.thetrevorproject.org/resources/article/facts-about-lgbtq-youth-suicide/) The Human Rights Campaign (https://www.hrc.org/press-releases/fbis-annual-crime-report-amid-state-of-emergency-anti-lgbtq-hate-crimes-hit-staggering-record-highs) This is a Studio BOTH/AND production: bothand.fyi (https://www.bothand.fyi/) For an ad-free experience: patreon.com/studiobothand (https://patreon.com/studiobothand) Music by: Adi Goldstein Featured music by: Frank Ocean

6. 

   31 Jan 2024

   Studio BOTH/AND News & Announcements

   Catch up on all things Studio BOTH/AND for the month of February (and beyond). This month's news: • New tours and events • Unsafe Spaces update • The Karen & Ellen Letters update • True Crime Bullsh** update • New projects • Our Americana update • Studio BOTH/AND Launch Party follow-up in The Berkshires this October • What's happening on Patreon this month Links: • True Crime Podcast Festival (https://www.truecrimepodcastfestival.com), use promo code JOSH for 15% off • Studio BOTH/AND Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/StudioBothAnd)

7. 

   25 Jan 2024

   0106 | Tacit Permissions & Behavioral Drifts

   To better understand Lorenzo and Schweickert, their possible other crimes, and their MOs and victimology, Josh chats with clinical psychologist Dr. Scott (LA Not So Confidential) about killers who work in pairs, BDSM, Antisocial Personality Disorder, psychopathy, narcissism, and how homophobia made their ongoing crimes possible. Plus: The Warrior gene, behavioral drift, Kanye West, Anita Bryant, and more. Next episode: 1 February 2024 This episode was written, researched, edited, and produced by Josh Hallmark Featuring: Dr. Scott from the LA Not So Confidential podcast (https://www.la-not-so-confidential.com/) This is a Studio BOTH/AND production: bothand.fyi (https://www.bothand.fyi/) For an ad-free experience: patreon.com/studiobothand (https://patreon.com/studiobothand) Music by: Color Book, Yehezkel Raz, Adi Goldstein, Infinity Lab, and Yotam Agam Featured music by: Perfume Genius

8. 

   11 Jan 2024

   0105 | Open Secret

   At trial and at sentencing, Lorenzo's many surviving victims testified against him, including the impactful statements made by Albert Perkins, who Lorenzo kidnapped and assaulted in February of 2000. The testimony and eventual plea deals made by both Schweickert and Lorenzo would provide great insight into their MOs and victimology. But at what cost? Because by some accounts, investigators and the prosecution were as hard on the survivors as they were Lorenzo himself. Next episode: 25 January 2024 This episode was written, researched, edited, and produced by Josh Hallmark Resources: Fox 13 Tampa Bay: https://www.fox13news.com/news/nothing-behind-his-eyes-his-face-was-contorted-victim-of-steven-lorenzo-woke-up-panicked (https://www.fox13news.com/news/nothing-behind-his-eyes-his-face-was-contorted-victim-of-steven-lorenzo-woke-up-panicked) The Tampa Bay Times: https://www.tampabay.com/archive/2006/01/28/defiant-lorenzo-gets-200-years/ (https://www.tampabay.com/archive/2006/01/28/defiant-lorenzo-gets-200-years/) The Netflix documentary Victim/Suspect: https://www.netflix.com/title/81288561 Featuring: Albert Perkins This is a Studio BOTH/AND production: bothand.fyi (https://www.bothand.fyi) For an ad-free experience: patreon.com/studiobothand (https://patreon.com/studiobothand) Music by: Circles, Field, Yehezkel Raz, and Ahimsa Featured music by: Rufus Wainwright

9. 

   16 Nov 2023

   0104 | It Was Steven

   Scott Schweickert's house is searched, disturbing photos are found on Steven Lorenzo's computer, more Lorenzo assault victims come forward, someone confesses, and another gay man goes missing. Unsafe Spaces is on a mid-season break, and will return on January 4. This episode was written, researched, edited, and produced by Josh Hallmark With additional research by: Kaz Featuring: • Dr. Scott from LA Not So Confidential • Drew Mackie from Gayest Episode Ever This is a Studio BOTH/AND production: bothand.fyi (https://bothand.fyi/) For an ad-free experience: patreon.com/studiobothand (https://patreon.com/studiobothand) Music by: Evolving Scapes, Grisly Bill, Light in the Shadow, Hynogogia, Yehezkel Raz, and Yotam Agam Featured music by: Chris Garneau

10. 

    9 Nov 2023

    0103 | It Was Scott

    Steven Lorenzo's friend and accomplice is identified as Scott Schweickert. And the pair's history is revealed through AOL instant messages and a mutual friend. Tampa PD investigate multiple assaults within the Tampa gay community, leading to an arrest and a second search warrant. And the relationship between Steven and Scott gets complicated. This episode was written, researched, edited, and produced by Josh Hallmark With additional research by: Kaz Audio editing by Darron Wood (The Defense Diaries podcast) This is a Studio BOTH/AND production: bothand.fyi (https://bothand.fyi/) For an ad-free experience: patreon.com/studiobothand (https://patreon.com/studiobothand) Resources include: • The Charlie Project • NAMUS • The Tampa Bay Times: Which one is the real Scott? • Newspapers.com • CNN.com (https://www.cnn.com/2023/05/24/us/florida-travel-advisory-human-rights-campaign/index.html) • Equity Florida Action, Inc (https://www.eqfl.org/fired) Music by: Yehezkel Rez, Circles, The Bows, Spiriturn, and Colour Book Featured music by: Owen Pallett

11. 

    26 Oct 2023

    0102 | I'm Gay, I'm F*cked

    Steven Lorenzo comes to the forefront of Tampa PD's investigation into the disappearance of Jason Galehouse and the death of Michael Wachholtz. Lorenzo's criminal history leads to a sting operation that ends in a very haunting search of his home, and lists of some very important names. This episode was written, researched, edited, and produced by Josh Hallmark With additional research by: Kaz Featuring: Jason Leroy (The Binge Movie Podcast) This is a Studio BOTH/AND production: bothand.fyi (https://bothand.fyi) For an ad-free experience: patreon.com/studiobothand (https://patreon.com/studiobothand) Resources include: • The Charlie Project • NAMUS • Uncovered • The Tampa Bay Times • Newspapers.com • The Albuquerque Journal • Amnesty International (https://www.amnesty.org/en/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/amr511222005en.pdf) Music by: Yehezkel Rez, Yotam Agam, Theatre of Delays, Grisly Bill, and Benjamin Esterlis Featured music by: Jacob Fossum

12. 

    19 Oct 2023

    0101 | Let's Violate the World

    On December 22, 2003, two gay men were reported missing to Tampa PD. The investigations into their disappearances, would open a Pandora's Box that would force the police, the media, and society to examine how their actions and negligence led to some of Florida's most sinister crimes. This episode was written, researched, edited, and produced by Josh Hallmark. With additional research by: Kaz. Featuring: Eric Schmidt and Dr. Scott (LA Not So Confidential). This is a Studio BOTH/AND production: truecrimebullshit.com (http://www.truecrimebullshit.com/) / bothand.fyi (http://www.bothand.fyi/) For an ad-free experience: patreon.com/studiobothand (https://www.patreon.com/studiobothand) Resources include: • The Charlie Project • NAMUS • Uncovered • Clearwater Police Department • The Tampa Bay Times: 1 (https://www.tampabay.com/archive/2004/02/24/time-is-enemy-in-riddle-of-killing/) 2 (https://www.tampabay.com/archive/2004/02/20/how-man-died-remains-a-mystery/) 3 (https://www.tampabay.com/archive/1990/08/04/gay-sting-in-parks-nets-fifth-suspect/) Music by: Colour Book, Yehezkel Rez, Roniit, Raz Burg, Raz Burg, and Yotam Agam Featured music by: Josef Salvat

13. 

    23 Aug 2023

    Unsafe Spaces: Tampa's Missing Men (Season One Teaser)

    For close to two decades, gay men in Tampa were disappearing at an alarming rate. It was only as America became more accepting of the LGBTQ+ community that people, and the media, actually started to care that these men were missing. And in the wake of a decades-long battle for equality, it was all the more devastating for the gay community to discover: It was one - or maybe even two - of their own who were responsible for what would become some of Florida’s most heinous and disturbed crimes. Unsafe Spaces continues the style and ambition of host Josh Hallmark's True Crime Bullsh** podcast. It is obsessive, curious, challenging; and examines not just the crimes it covers, but the cultural and political impacts of and on them. Unsafe Spaces arrives in your podcast feed on October 19th.

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Apple Podcasts (US)

4.8 / 5

260 ratings

Spotify

4.8 / 5

176 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 20 / 100

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13

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

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