Episode Zero, Part I

Trigger warning: queerphobia, murder. The contribution episode to the memory of the dearly departed Alireza Monfared continues by having a personal interview with Aghil: the person who not only was Alireza's boyfriend, but also the very last person to have a phone call with Alireza before his death.

Trigger warning: homophobia, transphobia, murder. On May 4th, 2021 a 20-year-old Iranian boy was murdered by three family members for identifying as queer. How did such tragedy occur? Who and what enabled it? How (un)safe is the current situation for queers inside Iran? Join me on this part-personal, part-investigative episode as I interview a prominent Iranian LGBTQIA+ activist and find out crucial information on Alireza Monfared's death.