Patrick Franklin Andrews
American Serial Killer Case
CLASSIFICATION: Serial Homicide
LOCATION
Washington, D.C.
TIME PERIOD
1997-2007
VICTIMS
3 confirmed
Patrick Franklin Andrews, born circa 1980, is an American serial killer currently incarcerated at USP Beaumont after being convicted of multiple murders spanning from 1997 to 2007. The first two murders occurred on August 4, 1997, when Andrews shot 18-year-old Robert Ward in Washington, D.C., and on July 2, 2000, when he and accomplice Randall C. Mack killed Deyon Rivers following a prior altercation. Andrews was found guilty of first-degree murder and several firearm-related charges in 2002, leading to a sentence of 35 years to life. The third murder took place on October 7, 2007, at USP Hazelton in West Virginia, where Andrews, along with inmate Kevin Bellinger, fatally stabbed fellow inmate Jesse Harris. Both were indicted in 2012 for this murder, with Andrews receiving a life sentence after a plea deal in 2015. Significant evidence includes witness testimonies and forensic analysis linking Andrews to the murders.
Patrick Franklin Andrews is believed to have committed his murders as a result of personal conflicts and retaliatory violence, particularly stemming from altercations involving friends. Some speculate that his choice of victims was influenced by prior disputes and a desire for vengeance. Additionally, there are theories that his criminal behavior escalated over time, indicating a pattern of increasing violence and disregard for human life.
The Dark Path of Patrick Franklin Andrews
Patrick Franklin Andrews was born around 1980, emerging from the streets of Washington, D.C., to become a notorious figure in the annals of American crime. Over a decade, his actions would leave a trail of bloodshed and heartbreak across Washington, D.C., and West Virginia.
Early Crimes: 1997 and 2000 Murders
The tragic saga began on a summer night, August 4, 1997, when the then-teenaged Andrews shot and killed 18-year-old Robert Ward. Their confrontation, described as a "beef," erupted into violence in the heart of Washington, D.C., ending Ward's young life. But the violence did not stop there.
Three years later, on July 2, 2000, Andrews, alongside accomplice Randall C. Mack, took another life—that of Deyon Rivers. The killing followed a heated argument between Rivers and David Braddy, a mutual friend of Andrews and Mack. It stemmed from a seemingly trivial incident involving fireworks, which almost struck Braddy's girlfriend. Although the initial altercation ended without bloodshed due to Braddy's girlfriend urging calm, vengeance simmered beneath the surface.
Justice caught up with Andrews and Mack on May 15, 2002, when both were found guilty of first-degree murder while armed. The court also convicted them of possessing a firearm during a crime of violence. Additionally, they faced multiple charges related to weapons offenses, including carrying a pistol without a license, possessing an unregistered firearm, and having ammunition for such a weapon. A month later, on June 12, 2002, Andrews faced another guilty verdict for the murder of Robert Ward, with similar charges attached. These convictions led to a sentence of 35 years to life in prison for Andrews.
2007: A Deadly Turn in USP Hazelton
In the confines of USP Hazelton in West Virginia, Andrews' violent tendencies found another outlet. On October 7, 2007, the prison witnessed a brutal murder. Jesse Harris, a fellow inmate, became the target of Andrews and another inmate, Kevin Bellinger. The ambush occurred at 6:30 p.m. as Harris was returning to his cell. Armed with a shank, Andrews stabbed Harris 20 times, a vicious act that left the prison community reeling.
The three men had known each other from their days in Washington, D.C., a fact that underscored the ferocity of the attack. The murder led to Andrews and Bellinger facing charges on October 2, 2012, for second-degree murder and murder by a federal prisoner serving a life sentence.
The justice system moved swiftly. On October 8, 2014, Bellinger received a life sentence. To avoid the death penalty, Andrews pleaded guilty to murder by a federal prisoner serving a life sentence on April 13, 2015. He was subsequently sentenced to life imprisonment without parole.
Incarceration and Legacy
Today, Patrick Franklin Andrews is held at USP Beaumont, having been transferred from USP Florence High in Fremont County, Colorado (Register No. 12550-007). His life sentence ensures he will spend his remaining days behind bars.
The chilling story of Patrick Franklin Andrews serves as a grim reminder of the destructive path of violence and the enduring impact it has on victims, their families, and communities. His name now rests among the infamous ranks of American serial killers, recorded in the annals of criminal history.
Sources
- Casetext: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, Plaintiff, v. PATRICK FRANKLIN ANDREWS, Defendant
- FBI: Federal Prisoners Charged for Murder of Cellmate
- The Washington Post: CRIME & JUSTICE
- FindLaw: ANDREWS v. UNITED STATES (2007)
- United States Department of Justice: Federal Inmate Sentenced to Life in Prison for Murder of Fellow Prisoner
- WVNews: Prison video played in trial of Hazelton inmate accused of murder
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First Murder Committed
Patrick Andrews shoots and kills 18-year-old Robert Ward in Washington, D.C.
Second Murder Committed
Andrews and Randall Mack shoot and kill Deyon Rivers after an altercation.
Guilty Verdicts
Andrews and Mack found guilty of first degree murder and multiple firearm offenses.
Additional Guilty Verdict
Andrews found guilty of first degree murder in the killing of Robert Ward.
Sentencing
Andrews sentenced to 35 years to life in prison for multiple murders.
Inmate Murder
Andrews kills fellow inmate Jesse Harris at USP Hazelton, stabbing him 20 times.
Indictment for Inmate Murder
Andrews and Bellinger indicted on charges of second degree murder and murder by a federal prisoner.
Life Sentence
Andrews pleads guilty to murder by a federal prisoner and is sentenced to life without parole.
Patrick Franklin Andrews, born circa 1980, is an American serial killer currently incarcerated at USP Beaumont after being convicted of multiple murders spanning from 1997 to 2007. The first two murders occurred on August 4, 1997, when Andrews shot 18-year-old Robert Ward in Washington, D.C., and on July 2, 2000, when he and accomplice Randall C. Mack killed Deyon Rivers following a prior altercation. Andrews was found guilty of first-degree murder and several firearm-related charges in 2002, leading to a sentence of 35 years to life. The third murder took place on October 7, 2007, at USP Hazelton in West Virginia, where Andrews, along with inmate Kevin Bellinger, fatally stabbed fellow inmate Jesse Harris. Both were indicted in 2012 for this murder, with Andrews receiving a life sentence after a plea deal in 2015. Significant evidence includes witness testimonies and forensic analysis linking Andrews to the murders.
Patrick Franklin Andrews is believed to have committed his murders as a result of personal conflicts and retaliatory violence, particularly stemming from altercations involving friends. Some speculate that his choice of victims was influenced by prior disputes and a desire for vengeance. Additionally, there are theories that his criminal behavior escalated over time, indicating a pattern of increasing violence and disregard for human life.
The Dark Path of Patrick Franklin Andrews
Patrick Franklin Andrews was born around 1980, emerging from the streets of Washington, D.C., to become a notorious figure in the annals of American crime. Over a decade, his actions would leave a trail of bloodshed and heartbreak across Washington, D.C., and West Virginia.
Early Crimes: 1997 and 2000 Murders
The tragic saga began on a summer night, August 4, 1997, when the then-teenaged Andrews shot and killed 18-year-old Robert Ward. Their confrontation, described as a "beef," erupted into violence in the heart of Washington, D.C., ending Ward's young life. But the violence did not stop there.
Three years later, on July 2, 2000, Andrews, alongside accomplice Randall C. Mack, took another life—that of Deyon Rivers. The killing followed a heated argument between Rivers and David Braddy, a mutual friend of Andrews and Mack. It stemmed from a seemingly trivial incident involving fireworks, which almost struck Braddy's girlfriend. Although the initial altercation ended without bloodshed due to Braddy's girlfriend urging calm, vengeance simmered beneath the surface.
Justice caught up with Andrews and Mack on May 15, 2002, when both were found guilty of first-degree murder while armed. The court also convicted them of possessing a firearm during a crime of violence. Additionally, they faced multiple charges related to weapons offenses, including carrying a pistol without a license, possessing an unregistered firearm, and having ammunition for such a weapon. A month later, on June 12, 2002, Andrews faced another guilty verdict for the murder of Robert Ward, with similar charges attached. These convictions led to a sentence of 35 years to life in prison for Andrews.
2007: A Deadly Turn in USP Hazelton
In the confines of USP Hazelton in West Virginia, Andrews' violent tendencies found another outlet. On October 7, 2007, the prison witnessed a brutal murder. Jesse Harris, a fellow inmate, became the target of Andrews and another inmate, Kevin Bellinger. The ambush occurred at 6:30 p.m. as Harris was returning to his cell. Armed with a shank, Andrews stabbed Harris 20 times, a vicious act that left the prison community reeling.
The three men had known each other from their days in Washington, D.C., a fact that underscored the ferocity of the attack. The murder led to Andrews and Bellinger facing charges on October 2, 2012, for second-degree murder and murder by a federal prisoner serving a life sentence.
The justice system moved swiftly. On October 8, 2014, Bellinger received a life sentence. To avoid the death penalty, Andrews pleaded guilty to murder by a federal prisoner serving a life sentence on April 13, 2015. He was subsequently sentenced to life imprisonment without parole.
Incarceration and Legacy
Today, Patrick Franklin Andrews is held at USP Beaumont, having been transferred from USP Florence High in Fremont County, Colorado (Register No. 12550-007). His life sentence ensures he will spend his remaining days behind bars.
The chilling story of Patrick Franklin Andrews serves as a grim reminder of the destructive path of violence and the enduring impact it has on victims, their families, and communities. His name now rests among the infamous ranks of American serial killers, recorded in the annals of criminal history.
Sources
- Casetext: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, Plaintiff, v. PATRICK FRANKLIN ANDREWS, Defendant
- FBI: Federal Prisoners Charged for Murder of Cellmate
- The Washington Post: CRIME & JUSTICE
- FindLaw: ANDREWS v. UNITED STATES (2007)
- United States Department of Justice: Federal Inmate Sentenced to Life in Prison for Murder of Fellow Prisoner
- WVNews: Prison video played in trial of Hazelton inmate accused of murder
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First Murder Committed
Patrick Andrews shoots and kills 18-year-old Robert Ward in Washington, D.C.
Second Murder Committed
Andrews and Randall Mack shoot and kill Deyon Rivers after an altercation.
Guilty Verdicts
Andrews and Mack found guilty of first degree murder and multiple firearm offenses.
Additional Guilty Verdict
Andrews found guilty of first degree murder in the killing of Robert Ward.
Sentencing
Andrews sentenced to 35 years to life in prison for multiple murders.
Inmate Murder
Andrews kills fellow inmate Jesse Harris at USP Hazelton, stabbing him 20 times.
Indictment for Inmate Murder
Andrews and Bellinger indicted on charges of second degree murder and murder by a federal prisoner.
Life Sentence
Andrews pleads guilty to murder by a federal prisoner and is sentenced to life without parole.