The Murders of Gary Matson and Winfield Mowder
From Beers with Queers A True Crime Podcast
Two activists in love. A home invasion fueled by hate. And a crime that shattered a movement. Gary Matson and Winfield Mowder were well-known figures in California’s LGBTQ+ and environmental circles. Their lives were defined by advocacy and kindness—until two intruders brought it all to a bloody end. The motive? A deadly mix of homophobia, extremism, and radical ideology. In this LGBTQ+ true crime podcast episode, we explore a gay murder case that shook a community and exposed just how dangero