Ep. 154 Rebecca Wight and Claudia Brenner
From Bug in a Rug by Kaitlyn and Whitney
June 26, 2024 · 28 min
About this episode
The episode discusses the attack on Rebecca Wight and Claudia Brenner while hiking, the legal defense used in court, and crime statistics against the LGBTQ+ community.
On May 13th, 1998, Rebecca Wight and Claudia Brenner went hiking through Furnace State Park. Unbeknownst to the couple, they were being stalked by Stephen Carr who would ultimately attack the two women unprompted. Join us as we discuss the unfortunate events that unfolded, the ”gay and trans panic” defense used in court, and statistics surrounding crimes against the LGBTQ+ community.
Topics covered
- Rebecca Wight
- Claudia Brenner
- true crime
- LGBTQ+ community
- gay and trans panic defense
Keywords
- hiking
- Furnace State Park
- Stephen Carr
- crime statistics
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