The murder of Robert Sandifer: a story that sticks with us
A chilling crime
In 1994, Yummy Sandifer, a well-known Black Disciple, was sent on a mission to kill 11-year-old Robert Sandifer. The Hardaway family was living in the same house when Cragg Hardaway, then 16, walked Robert into an isolated pedestrian tunnel and shot him in the head.
A lasting impact
The murder of Robert Sandifer became a national symbol of the senseless violence that plagued Chicago in the 1990s. The case also raised questions about the role of children in gangs and the cycle of violence that can trap families in poverty.
A personal connection
As reporters, there are some stories that just stick with us through the years. The murder of Robert Sandifer is one of those stories. We were there when Cragg Hardaway was arrested and we've followed the case ever since. It's a story that has stayed with us because it's a reminder of the tragic consequences of violence and the importance of finding ways to break the cycle.
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