The Shoe Thief Murderer - Andre Crawford Chicago Serial Killer

This episode describes the investigation and capture of Andre Crawford, a Chicago serial killer who murdered 11 women between 1993 and 2000. The investigation began with the discovery of Patricia Dunn’s body in 1993 and continued as Crawford murdered several more women. The text details the efforts of police, including the collection of DNA evidence and the creation of a composite sketch, to identify and apprehend Crawford. Eventually, tips from community members, including recovering drug addicts, helped lead police to Crawford, who was arrested in 2000 and convicted of 11 counts of murder in 2009. Crawford was sentenced to life in prison and died in 2017.