FORT CAMPBELL: Barry Winchell [Part 1]

In 1999, 21-year old Barry Winchell was part of the 101st Airborne Division at Fort Campbell, Kentucky. He planned to make the military a career. Specifically, he wanted to go to Warrant Officer school and eventually become a helicopter pilot. In March 1999, he began dating Calpernia Addams, a transgender woman who was preoperative. To many, this is not a big deal, but to the military during the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” era – it was a big deal.    Barry’s roommate, Justin Fisher, began a campaign to get Barry kicked out of the military.    But Barry was so evil, that he used a younger soldier as his weapon to destroy Barry.  Dig in with Margot as she discusses the murder of Barry Winchell, the ensuring trials, and the DADT policy.  ----- All sources for this episode can be found here.  ----- Join the Fan Club for EXCLUSIVE content and an ad-free listening experience! ----- Read about Military Murder Podcast in the media.    Follow on social: Instagram Twitter  Facebook Email: militarymurderpodcast@gmail.com  Support the show (https://patreon.com/militarymurder) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices