Warren Andrews, a 52-year-old lawyer, was found unconscious at Land’s End in San Francisco in April 1975 after suffering severe traumatic injuries from a brutal beating. He never regained consciousness and died weeks later on June 22, 1975. Authorities later identified him as a probable sixth victim of the serial killer known as the Doodler, an unidentified assailant who preyed upon gay men in San Francisco in the mid-1970s and left bodies in parks and on beaches.

Unlike the other victims, who were stabbed, Andrews was bludgeoned with a rock and a tree branch. Investigators considered the similarities in location, time period, and victimology sufficient to link his death to the same perpetrator, despite the different killing method. Several survivors gave descriptions but did not testify because of fear of public exposure. No one has been formally charged in Andrews’ murder.

Anyone who knew Andrews, saw him in the Richmond District or at Land’s End in April 1975, or has information about the Doodler’s activities is asked to come forward.