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August 12, 2002 www.ExpressGayNews.com Volume 3, Number 25 Embraced in Life and Death Gay Couple Involved in Double Suicide By Norm Kent Two men found dead last Wednesday, lying in bed together in their Lauderhill condominium, had been lovers and partners for over 25 years, The Express has learned. Dennis Howard, 54, and Norman Nathan, 49, both had been long-time members of gay congregations, Congregation Beth Simcha Torah in New York City, and Etz Chaim in South Florida. The pair were found deceased last other on their shared bed. Nathan was still Monday morning in their small, fifth-floor wearing his glasses. The two men had lived condo at 3501 Inverrary Boulevard, after a in the tiny condo for about 18 months, after maintenance worker went to check on them, having moved from a sprawling high rise in found the door locked and noticed a Hallandale. disturbing smell. Detectives initially surmised that one Dennis Howard was found dead in his Police were called, and they forced their of the men may have been extremely ill and Nathan Norman was found dead in the Lauderhill condominium way into the condo, only to find the couple that the couple killed themselves together arms of his lover fully dressed, lying embraced, next to each See SUICIDE on page 7 ‘Outlook’ Publisher Arrested on Drug Charges Staff and Friends Say They Are Not Surprised by Lambrou’s Downfall By Norm Kent someone else in a car accident. Tony had been But Brad Casey, the publisher of 411 Members of the gay community struggling with this problem for over a year.” Magazine, had a different take on the matter. expressed disappointment but not surprise Giuffre went on to say that Outlook was Casey, who previously employed Lambrou over the news that Outlook Magazine well received in the community, and “was only at Scoop Magazine, said, “During his two Publisher Anthony (Tony) Lambrou was closed due to drugs, theft and abandonment years as an account representative, Tony arrested last Friday evening, August 2, on by Tony Lambrou. I think we had one of the Lambrou was an outstanding salesman with deadly serious drug charges in Miami-Dade best staffs around and a great magazine.” a great personality. If the charges of drug County. Giuffre also charged that he and other trafficking are true, it causes me to wonder Lambrou, 49, was arrested by Dade staff members remain unpaid for their services, what caused him to jump off the train to County law enforcement authorities and even though Fred Lambrou, the owner, and success.” But another staffer who also charged with trafficking in GHB, an offense Tony’s father, promised to take care of the worked with Lambrou at Scoop said, “He that carries a mandatory 25-year prison staff. See BUSTED on page 14 sentence. He is also charged with possession of illegal chemicals, used to manufacture GLCC Seminar Addresses Legal drugs, and possession of drug paraphernalia. Lambrou is still in custody, with a bond Needs of Gay Community set at $508,000. Prior to his , Lambrou A free legal seminar specifically for gays must have a Nebbia hearing, which means he and lesbians will take place at the Gay & has to show the source of the funds used to Lesbian Community Center of South Florida, post his bond. on Thursday, August 15, at 7pm in the Main Outlook ceased publishing last month, Hall, located at 1717 North Andrews Avenue. and its office in Wilton Manors is boarded up Tony Lambrou, 49, was arrested by Dade It will be conducted by The Law Offices of and shut down. (The details of the popular County law enforcement authorities and Abel & Halleran. magazine’s demise were articulated in last charged with trafficking in GHB, The seminar will address issues such week’s Express, which is available for perusal possession of illegal chemicals used to as how to protect your estate for your on our website, www.expressgaynews.com.) manufacture drugs and possession of partner, the need for a will, property rights Commenting on