The Richest Person Murdered In Florida’s History
If you can’t tell by now, I am really into true crime stories. “The richest person murdered in Florida’s History.” I literally was just watching the season of American Crime Story when they covered this. This wealthy Florida resident and Icon lived in Miami which is about 4 hours from where I stay in St. Petersburg. His former home is open to the public! Many have been there, but I have yet to visit this beautiful mansion. Have any idea who Im talking about yet? Well, you will find out below.
The Assassination Of Gianni Versace
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Gianni Versace is one of the most influential designers in fashion history. At the time of his murder his empire was worth $807M. He founded his company in 1978 and from there he became a house hold name. In July of 1997 he was sadly murdered by a man named Andrew Cunanan. Reports tell us that on the morning of July 15th Versace walked outside of his mansion onto Ocean drive. He was headed to a nearby cafe to get his magazine which he liked to read every morning.
As he returned to his home and was walking up the steps, Cunanan shot him with a .40 caliber. Versace was rushed to the hospital but was pronounced dead at Jackson memorial in Miami. He was only 50 years old. Why did Andrew Cunanan kill Versace? his motivation is still unknown. Cunanan never served time either because he committed suicide.
Cunanan was a serial killer who had murdered four other men before he killed Versace. Cunanan as apparently obsessed with Versace and claimed they had a friendship. Versace’s family however says that the two never met. Cunanan would always claim to have met celebrities which always turned out to be false.
Versace lives on through his designs and impact he left on the world.