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Andre Melendez (May 1, 1971 – March 17, 1996) was a member of the Club Kids and purported drug dealer who lived and worked in New York City. He was killed by Michael Alig and Robert "Freeze" Riggs on March 17, 1996.
- How Did Andre “Angel” Melendez Die?
- Who Killed Andre “Angel” Melendez?
- How Did Michael Alig Die?
Andre “Angel” Melendez was born in Colombia in May 1971 and moved with his family to New York City, New York, during the early 1980s. Initially described as a quiet and shy boy, he later met the club crowd in the city, which changed his demeanor. At the time, the 25-year-old aspired to become an actor and wanted to make movies. He eventually became...
Initially, Club Kids started as a way to help others to feel like they were a part of something. It became a safe place for gay kids and drag queens. The parties seemed harmless enough in the beginning, just an impromptu gig at a subway station or a fast food restaurant. However, over time, the scene was introduced to drugs, and people began taking...
In September 1997, Michael Alig pleaded guilty to first-degree manslaughter in Angel’s death. He was eventually sentenced to serve 10 to 20 years behind bars. In May 2014, after 17 years, Michael was released amidst media attention. He later talked about his time in prison and said he continued to do drugs while inside. But Michael said he changed ...
Aug 16, 2022 · Robert “Freeze” Riggs was one of the two men who murdered Andre “Angel” Melendez, a Colombian immigrant, in New York in 1996. He confessed to the crime and served time in prison, but later pursued a Ph.D. in sociology and became an associate researcher.
Dec 6, 1996 · Andre (Angel) Melendez, 25, a fixture on the downtown party circuit known for his flamboyant costume with full-size feather-covered wings, was missing.
Andre Melendez, better known as Angel Melendez, was a Club Kid and purported drug dealer who lived and worked in New York City. Melendez and his family arrived in New York from Colombia when Melendez was 8 years old.
May 3, 2021 · However, in 1997, Alig was in the news for a different reason: the death of his drug dealer and friend Andre "Angel" Melendez. That year, Alig pleaded guilty to collaborating in Melendez's...
Dec 7, 1996 · The victim, Andre (Angel) Melendez, a 25-year-old club denizen who was known for wearing a pair of feather-covered wings, was killed last March, and his mutilated body washed ashore in Staten...
