On July 15, 1997, fashion designer Gianni Versace was shot and killed outside his Miami Beach mansion by serial killer Andrew Cunanan. Cunanan, who had already killed four other people, shot Versace twice in the head before fleeing the scene. The investigation into Versace's murder was extensive, with police pursuing numerous leads and tips. Cunanan was eventually found dead in a houseboat in Miami, having taken his own life. The trial of Cunanan's accomplice, Dennis Duane, was highly publicized, with Duane facing charges of aiding and abetting Cunanan's crimes. The trial was a significant moment in the case, as it brought some measure of closure to the Versace family and the fashion world. The impact of Versace's murder was felt far beyond the fashion world, with the crime sparking a renewed focus on serial killing and the need for greater awareness and vigilance.