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Andre Crawford
Serial Killer
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See any errors? Let us know!Andre Crawford: The Southside Strangler
Background
Andre Crawford, born on March 20, 1962, in Chicago, Illinois, was an American serial killer, rapist, and necrophile. He was convicted of killing 11 women between 1993 and 1999 in the Englewood neighborhood of Chicago. Crawford's crimes were particularly heinous as he not only murdered his victims but also engaged in sexual acts with their corpses.Crimes
Crawford's killing spree began in March 1993 and continued until November 1999. He targeted women who were often addicted to drugs or worked as sex workers. His method of killing varied, including strangulation, stabbing, and beating. After murdering his victims, Crawford would often smoke crack cocaine and return to the crime scene to have sex with their bodies.Victims
- Patricia Dunn
- Rhonda King
- Angel Shatteen
- Shaquanta Langley
- Sonja Brandon
- Nicole Townsend
- Cheryl Cross
- Tommie Dennis
- Sheryl Johnson
- Constance Bailey
- Evandrey Harris
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Andre
Crawford
March 20, 1962 (age 62) Chicago, Illinois, United States
6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Male
Black
The Southside Strangler
Murder (x11)
Death; commuted to life imprisonment
11
1993 - 1999
Illinois
Chicago
January 28, 2000
Menard Correctional Center — Chester, Illinois
07/03/2025
