Gianni Versace

The world famous Italian fashion designer was murdered on the steps of his Miami home on July 15, 1997 by Andrew Cunanan, a 27 year old college drop-out. His death sent shockwaves around the world. 50 year-old Versace was returning from a morning walk on Ocean Drive in Miami when spree killer, Andrew Cunanan emptied two bullets from a 40 calibre pistol into Versace’s head right outside Versace house. Versace was taken to Mount Sinai Medical Centre in Miami Beach but died shortly after. There was a huge outpouring of grief in the celebrity world following Versace’s murder and a star-studded funeral took place on July 24. Guests included Princess Diana and Sir Elton John. Cunanan murdered 5 men between April 1997 and July 1997 before turning the gun on himself on July 25. Police have no idea why Versace was targeted and the killer’s motivation remain a mystery.