Versace's Killer, Meth, and Moral Panic.

Send us Fan MailThe sources collectively explore the complex social and criminal narratives surrounding Andrew Cunanan, the serial killer whose victims included fashion designer Gianni Versace and architect David Madson. One source provides excerpts from a dissertation that offers an anthropological examination of the "double epidemic" of methamphetamine use and HIV among gay men in San Diego, detailing moral panics, institutional responses, and the formation of "risky subjectivity" among users. Other sources provide news coverage and background on Cunanan's murder spree, including details about the Versace shooting and the lingering questions surrounding the investigation into David Madson's death in Minnesota. Finally, the remaining excerpts hint at further investigations into Cunanan's life and crimes, referencing a book by Maureen Orth and an FBI section on serial killers.Support the show