Patrick Andrews | |
|---|---|
| Born | Patrick Franklin Andrews c. 1980
Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Criminal penalty | Life imprisonment x2 |
| Details | |
| Victims | 3 |
Span of crimes | 1997–2007 |
| Country | United States |
| Imprisoned at | USP Florence High |
Patrick Franklin Andrews [1] (born c. 1980) is an American criminal and serial killer who murdered three people between 1997 and 2007. [2]
2007 USP Hazelton murder
On October 7, 2007, Andrews, while serving a life sentence for two homicides that occurred in 1997 and 2000, [2] killed fellow inmate Jesse Harris at USP Hazelton in Hazelton, West Virginia, with the help of inmate Kevin Bellinger. 28-year-old Harris was stabbed 20 times at 6:30 p.m. with a shank by Andrews, after being ambushed by the duo while returning to their cells. [1] [2] According to statements in the court, Andrews, Bellinger, and Harris had known each other while living in Washington, D.C. prior to their imprisonment. [3]
Andrews and Bellinger were indicted on October 2, 2012, facing charges of second degree murder and murder by a federal prisoner serving a life sentence. [2] On October 8, 2014, Bellinger was sentenced to life imprisonment. On April 13, 2015, Andrews pleaded guilty and was sentenced again to life imprisonment. [4]
He is currently incarcerated at USP Florence High in Fremont County, Colorado (Register No. 12550-007).
See also
References
- ^ a b "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, Plaintiff, v. PATRICK FRANKLIN ANDREWS, Defendant". Casetext. April 17, 2014. Archived from the original on February 23, 2024. Retrieved 2024-02-23.
- ^ a b c d "Federal Prisoners Charged for Murder of Cellmate". FBI. October 3, 2012. Archived from the original on April 30, 2023. Retrieved 2024-02-23.
- ^ "Prison video played in trial of Hazelton inmate accused of murder". WVNews. June 11, 2014. Retrieved 2024-02-23.
- ^ "Federal Inmate Sentenced to Life in Prison for Murder of Fellow Prisoner". United States Department of Justice. April 13, 2015. Archived from the original on May 13, 2023. Retrieved 2024-02-23.