MURDER
CASE #: 1961-1
Russell Warren Andrews
Also Known As:
Sonny
Status:
Open
Date of Offense:
Date of Offense:
Jurisdiction:
Offense Location:
Hughes Springs, Texas
Summary:
Sonny received fatal injuries from a vehicle incident and died at 13 years of age. The injuries were listed on the death certificate as "Cause unknown" and family believes it was from homicidal violence.
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Circumstances of Offense:
The identity of the suspects who killed Sonny are unknown. It is rumored they secured each of his arms in two car windows. It's reported they drove with him secured to each car and at one point a vehicle stopped causing one of his arms to be torn from his body. Sonny was found deceased and alone in the middle of a road. The death certificate lists "Ruptured Heart & Lung. Severe Blow to Chest".
Additional Details:
Sonny's family divorced prior to his death and he stayed with his dad Earl Warren Andrews in Hughes Springs, Texas. Earl was married to Sonny's step-mom, Mary Lee Andrews. Sonny was reported have been at a party with classmates and declined a ride home, saying he would rather walk.
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