Letter/envelope set from the executed member of the Chicago Rippers.
This auction is for a letter from executed Chicago Ripper Andrew Kokoraleis. Between 1981 and 1982, Andrew Kokoraleis, with accomplices Edward Spreitzer, and brother 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 two pages on one sheet, dated 4/7/1998, and type signed, "Andrew Koko." Kokoraleis has written, "Please seal," on the reverse of the envelope, which is postmarked 4/8/1998. The letter and envelope 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.