Brandon Teena, Lisa Lambert, and Philip DeVine were killed in a Nebraska farmhouse in 1993. Brandon had reported a sexual assault by John Lotter and Tom Nissen before the murders. Both men were convicted in connection with the killings. The case drew attention to anti-transgender violence and the authorities’ treatment of Brandon’s assault report.
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Humboldt, Nebraska. The map provides regional context; individually verified historical places are listed below.
Map sources checked September 14, 2026. No case-specific Odd Stops location was found in this review.
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Boys Don’t Cry (1999) — film information
Dramatized screen account. Follow the link for the title listing or available viewing options; scenes and dialogue may be adapted.
IMDb title reference connected to the Brandon Teena, Lisa Lambert & Philip DeVine case. Listed release: 1999. Cast, credits, and title information; viewing availability is separate.
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04Newspaper clippings
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Original newspaper coverage, hosted by Newspapers.com. Read each article in the context of its publication date; later findings may differ. Full-page access may require sign-in.
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Calgary Herald · 1994-01-04 · Page 2
Early reporting on the Nebraska triple killing
An Associated Press article reports the deaths of Brandon Teena, Lisa Lambert, and Phillip DeVine and the arrests.
This historical article misgenders Brandon and uses outdated language. Its framing is part of the media history, not this site’s terminology.
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Case videos, posts, family pages, and creator communities. Creator channels and groups cover multiple cases; each includes a link to the relevant episode. Facebook or TikTok may require sign-in, and groups may require membership approval. Community opinions are separate from verified reporting.
Brooke Makenna
THE MOST HORRIFIC MURDER OF BRANDON TEENA
Video from Brooke Makenna covering the Brandon Teena, Lisa Lambert & Philip DeVine case. Length: 36:41.
Linked by this creator in the episode notes for “#230 The Tale of 'Boys Don't Cry' & Brandon Teena: A Vacation Series [Part 5 of 6].” This discussion group covers multiple cases. The matching case episode is linked below. Group rules or membership approval may limit access.
Linked by this creator in the episode notes for “#230 The Tale of 'Boys Don't Cry' & Brandon Teena: A Vacation Series [Part 5 of 6].” This creator channel covers multiple cases. The matching case episode is linked below. The platform may ask you to sign in.
Outside blogs, personal essays, and creator write-ups. These reflect each author’s perspective. Check publication dates and compare claims with reporting and court records.
Crime Library · Blog / essay
The Brandon Teena Story
An outside blog or essay discussing Brandon Teena, Lisa Lambert & Philip DeVine. Read the author’s analysis alongside the dated reporting and court sources in this case guide. Some publishers require a subscription.
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Internet Archive · Library record · 1996
All she wanted
Jones, Aphrodite. A library catalog record for a book connected with Brandon Teena, Lisa Lambert & Philip DeVine. The record may offer a preview or borrowing options; full reading access is not guaranteed.
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11Court records & documents
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Court opinions, filings, transcripts, and dockets, alongside clearly labeled parole records, released investigative files, and courtroom recordings. Each item identifies its source and scope. Allegations in filings are not findings of guilt. These selections are not complete case files. Where an online document could not be verified, a separate guide identifies the records office or archive to contact.
Court opinionArchive copy
State v. Lotter — postconviction review
Nebraska Supreme Court review of John Lotter’s postconviction claims concerning the murders of Brandon Teena, Lisa Lambert, and Philip Devine.
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13Where are they now?
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The latest information verified for this collection is listed below. Each source has its own date; these are not live custody records.
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14Positive Outcome
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Documented laws, advocacy, and reforms connected to this case. Changes do not undo the harm, and listing a law does not claim that it is effective or universally supported.
No case-specific law, reform, or advocacy initiative has been verified for this collection yet. This does not mean that none exists.
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Brandon Teena, Lisa Lambert & Philip DeVine — media, court records & case files | Unforgotten Casebook
07Social Media
5 itemsCase videos, posts, family pages, and creator communities. Creator channels and groups cover multiple cases; each includes a link to the relevant episode. Facebook or TikTok may require sign-in, and groups may require membership approval. Community opinions are separate from verified reporting.
Brooke Makenna
THE MOST HORRIFIC MURDER OF BRANDON TEENA
Video from Brooke Makenna covering the Brandon Teena, Lisa Lambert & Philip DeVine case. Length: 36:41.
Watch on YouTubeTrue Crime Recaps
Brandon Teena’s Legacy and the Gruesome Price of Living Authentically
Video from True Crime Recaps covering the Brandon Teena, Lisa Lambert & Philip DeVine case. Length: 14:51.
Watch on YouTubeTrue Crime Brewery
Boys Do Cry: The Brandon Teena Story
Video from True Crime Brewery covering the Brandon Teena, Lisa Lambert & Philip DeVine case. Length: 1:52:42.
Watch on YouTubeFacebook · Creator community
The Killafornia Dreaming Podcast — Facebook group
Linked by this creator in the episode notes for “#230 The Tale of 'Boys Don't Cry' & Brandon Teena: A Vacation Series [Part 5 of 6].” This discussion group covers multiple cases. The matching case episode is linked below. Group rules or membership approval may limit access.
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The Killafornia Dreaming Podcast — Facebook page
Linked by this creator in the episode notes for “#230 The Tale of 'Boys Don't Cry' & Brandon Teena: A Vacation Series [Part 5 of 6].” This creator channel covers multiple cases. The matching case episode is linked below. The platform may ask you to sign in.
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