Andrew Phillip Cunanan
- Born:
- August 31, 1969, National City, California, USA
- Died:
- July 23, 1997, Miami Beach, Florida, USA (suicide)
- Nationality:
- American
- Profession(s):
- Serial Killer, Con Artist
Early Life and Education
- Born to Modesto Cunanan and Mary Anne Schillaci.
- Attended The Bishop's School, an elite private school in La Jolla, California.
- Reportedly displayed high intelligence but also a tendency toward manipulation and deception.
- Known for fabricating stories and exaggerating his experiences.
Career and Major Achievements
- Cunanan's adult life was marked by a pattern of living off wealthy benefactors and engaging in petty crimes and scams.
- His criminal activity escalated in 1997 when he embarked on a cross-country killing spree.
- He is most infamously known for the murder of fashion designer Gianni Versace.
Notable Victims
- Jeffrey Trail - April 27, 1997
- David Madson - May 3, 1997
- Lee Miglin - May 4, 1997
- William Reese - May 9, 1997
- Gianni Versace - July 15, 1997
Legacy and Impact
Andrew Phillip Cunanan, linked to Gianni Versace as a 'Versace boy toy' by some media outlets during the intense coverage of the case, became one of the most wanted fugitives in the United States. His crimes sparked widespread fear and intense media scrutiny of law enforcement's handling of the investigation. The motivations behind his killing spree remain debated, but speculation includes issues of sexual identity, financial dependence, and psychological instability.