Patrick Franklin Andrews

Patrick Andrews
Born
Patrick Franklin Andrews

c. 1980
Criminal penaltyLife imprisonment x2
Details
Victims3
Span of crimes
1997–2007
CountryUnited States
Imprisoned atUSP 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

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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]

Andrews is currently incarcerated at USP Florence High in Fremont County, Colorado (Register No. 12550-007).

See also

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References

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  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ "Prison video played in trial of Hazelton inmate accused of murder". WVNews. June 11, 2014. Retrieved 2024-02-23.
  4. ^ "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.