Michael Alig | |
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 Alig in 2015 | |
| Born | April 29, 1966 South Bend, Indiana, U.S. |
| Died | December 25, 2020 (aged 54) New York City, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Club promoter, artist |
| Conviction(s) | First-degree manslaughter sentencing - death |
| Criminal charge | First-degree manslaughter |
| Penalty | 10 to 20 years |
| Partner(s) | Robert D. "Freeze" Riggs |
| Details | |
| Victims | Andre "Angel" Melendez |
| Date | March 17, 1996 |
| Country | United States |
| State(s) | New York |
| Location(s) | New York City |
Date apprehended | November 1997 |
Michael Alig (April 29, 1966 – December 25, 2020) was an American nightclub promoter and convicted felon. He was one of the ringleaders of the Club Kids.
In March 1996, Alig and his roommate, Robert D. "Freeze" Riggs, killed fellow Club Kid Andre "Angel" Melendez over a drug debt. In October 1997, Alig pled guilty to first-degree manslaughter. Both men were sentenced to 10 to 20 years in prison. Alig was released on May 5, 2014.
On December 25, 2020, Alig was found dead by his partner at their Manhattan, New York City home after overdosing on heroin, aged 54.
