Andre Melendez | |
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Born | Andre Melendez May 1, 1971 |
Died | March 17, 1996 | (aged 24)
Occupation | Club Kid |
Known for | New York City nightlife scene; his gruesome murder |
Andre Melendez[2] (May 1, 1971 – March 17, 1996) was a member of the Club Kids who lived and worked in New York City. He was killed by Michael Alig and Robert "Freeze" Riggs on March 17, 1996. His life and death have inspired several pieces of media, including books, films, music, and television.[3][4][5][6]
Mr. Alig, who pleaded guilty in State Supreme Court in Manhattan to one count of first degree manslaughter, admitted that he and a friend smothered Andre Melendez, known as Angel, chopped up his body and threw it into the Hudson River.
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