Andrew Phillip Cunanan: The Killing Spree of a Serial Killer
Introduction
Andrew Phillip Cunanan was an American serial killer who embarked on a brutal killing spree in 1997, claiming the lives of five victims before ultimately taking his own life. His crimes spanned multiple states and ended in one of the most infamous murders in American history: the assassination of fashion designer Gianni Versace.
The Victims
Cunanan's murder spree lasted from April to July 1997. Below is a list of his victims, along with details of their murders:
- Jeffrey Trail (April 27, 1997 – Minneapolis, Minnesota): A former naval officer and Cunanan’s close friend. Trail was bludgeoned to death with a claw hammer inside the Minneapolis apartment of David Madson.
- David Madson (April 29, 1997 – Rush Lake, Minnesota): A successful architect and Cunanan’s former lover. Madson was kidnapped and later shot in the head on the shores of Rush Lake.
- Lee Miglin (May 4, 1997 – Chicago, Illinois): A wealthy real estate developer. Cunanan tortured and murdered Miglin in his home, stabbing him repeatedly and slitting his throat.
- William Reese (May 9, 1997 – Pennsville, New Jersey): A cemetery caretaker who was shot in the head. Cunanan stole his red pickup truck to evade law enforcement.
- Gianni Versace (July 15, 1997 – Miami Beach, Florida): The famous Italian fashion designer was shot twice in the head on the steps of his Miami Beach mansion.
The Manhunt
After murdering William Reese, Cunanan became one of the FBI’s most wanted fugitives. He traveled to Miami Beach, where he lived under the radar for two months before his final crime. His killing of Gianni Versace shocked the world and led to an intense nationwide manhunt.
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