Donald Albert Giulietti, a 36-year-old San Francisco radio personality who was openly gay, was murdered on July 11, 1984. He and his roommate Richard Carrazza were shot when an intruder broke into their apartment; Giulietti died of his wounds and Carrazza survived despite being wounded.

Investigators focused on Charles Ng, who was identified by Carrazza with only 50% certainty. Ng and his later-arrested accomplice Leonard Lake were implicated in a string of kidnappings, torture and murders. Lake later killed himself after his arrest; evidence recovered at his cabin — including human remains, videotapes and journals — tied the pair to multiple victims. Ng was arrested in Calgary in 1985 and, after protracted legal proceedings, was tried for numerous murders including Giulietti’s.

The case underscores the violence inflicted on members of the LGBTQ+ community in that period and the long, complex investigation that followed. If anyone knew Giulietti, Carrazza, or had information about the July 11, 1984 break-in, please share what is known.