Edward Spreitzer letter/envelope 10/26/1996

This auction is for a letter from executed Chicago Ripper Edward Spreitzer. Between 1981 and 1982, Andrew Kokoraleis, with accomplices Andrew and Thomas Kokoraleis, and alleged ringleader Robin Gecht, abducted, tortured, raped, and murdered multiple women. Authorities have identified 18 victims linked to the Chicago Rippers. The case had Satanic overtones, cannibalism, and necrophilia. Despite prosecutor's best attempts, Robin Gecht was never convicted of murder. He was convicted on rape and mutilation charges in relation to a teenage prostitute, who survived and lead to the groups arrest. He was sentenced to 120 years in prison. He maintains his innocence. Edward Spreitzer was sentenced to death, which would be commuted to life imprisonment. Thomas Kokoraleis, who cut a deal with prosecutors that ultimately got his own bother executed, was paroled on 3/29/2019. Andrew Kokoraleis was executed on 3/16/1999. He was 35.

ITEM DESCRIPTION: The missive is eight pages on four legal size sheets of stationery, dated 10/26-27/1996, and is signed, "Edward Spreitzer." In the letter Spreitzer writes, "Now as I see this, I am on D.R. you would think someone would have little to no brain cells to be writing someone like me, who is out right locked up for killing women, cutting breasts off, and having cult shit in my life." The original mailing envelope is postmarked 11/1/1996. The letter and envelope both come inside a protective magazine sleeve with an acid free board and have been stored flat. Message me with any questions you might have. Thanks for having a look-see.