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Michael Alig & NY Club Scene { 26 images } Created 25 Mar 2010

A selection of photos of Michael Alig, club kid and convicted murderer. In 1996 Alig was convicted of murdering Angel Melendez in a dispute over drugs. In 1999 Alig was the subject of a book by James St. James tilted "Disco Bloodbath". In 2003, actor Macauley Culkin portrayed Alig in the film version of the book, titled "Party Monster".
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  • April 1991: L-R: Club Kids Ernie Glam, MIchael Alig (curly blonde wig),  James St. James (in sunglasses) and friend (holding a chicken) pose for a photo at a party for actress Donna Douglas, best known for portraying Ellie May Clampett on "The Beverly Hillbillies" TV show,  at Limelight nightclub  in New York City, New York. (Copyright 2010 Catherine McGann/ All Rights Reserved).
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  • Michael Alig, Club Kid and convicted murderer in a series of photos by Village Voice photographer Catherine McGann.  Alig was convicted of the murder of Angel Melendez and is the subject of the book "Party Monster" by James St. James.  Alig was portrayed by actor Macauley Culkin in the film of the same name.
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  • Michael Alig, Club Kid and convicted murderer in a series of photos by Village Voice photographer Catherine McGann.  Alig was convicted of the murder of Angel Melendez and is the subject of the book "Party Monster" by James St. James.  Alig was portrayed by actor Macauley Culkin in the film of the same name.
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  • Michael Alig, Club Kid and convicted murderer in a series of photos by Village Voice photographer Catherine McGann.  Alig was convicted of the murder of Angel Melendez and is the subject of the book "Party Monster" by James St. James.  Alig was portrayed by actor Macauley Culkin in the film of the same name.
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  • Michael Alig, Club Kid and convicted murderer in a series of photos by Village Voice photographer Catherine McGann.  Alig was convicted of the murder of Angel Melendez and is the subject of the book "Party Monster" by James St. James.  Alig was portrayed by actor Macauley Culkin in the film of the same name.
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  • Michael Alig, Club Kid and convicted murderer in a series of photos by Village Voice photographer Catherine McGann.  Alig was convicted of the murder of Angel Melendez and is the subject of the book "Party Monster" by James St. James.  Alig was portrayed by actor Macauley Culkin in the film of the same name.
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  • Michael Alig, Club Kid and convicted murderer in a series of photos by Village Voice photographer Catherine McGann.  Alig was convicted of the murder of Angel Melendez and is the subject of the book "Party Monster" by James St. James.  Alig was portrayed by actor Macauley Culkin in the film of the same name.
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  • Michael Alig, Club Kid and convicted murderer in a series of photos by Village Voice photographer Catherine McGann.  Alig was convicted of the murder of Angel Melendez and is the subject of the book "Party Monster" by James St. James.  Alig was portrayed by actor Macauley Culkin in the film of the same name.
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  • Michael Alig, Club Kid and convicted murderer in a series of photos by Village Voice photographer Catherine McGann.  Alig was convicted of the murder of Angel Melendez and is the subject of the book "Party Monster" by James St. James.  Alig was portrayed by actor Macauley Culkin in the film of the same name.
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  • Michael Alig (in chin strap) poses for a photo with the band Army of Lovers and various friends at a party the the apartment Alig shared with Superstar DJ Keoki (born Keoki Franconi) in May 1992 in New York City.<br />
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  • Michael Alig (second from right, with polka dot face) gets a kiss from his mother Elke at his birthday party at club Red Zone, New York City, 1989.  Drag queen Lahoma on right in striped dress.<br />
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  • L-R:  James St. James and Michael Alig pose for a photo at the opening of club Red Zone on August 8th, 1988 in New York City.<br />
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  • L-R:  Superstar DJ Keoki, "Social Lies" (aka Cynthia) and Michael Alig pose for a photo at Tunnel night club on January 13, 1988 in New York City.<br />
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  • L-R:  Ernie Glam, Michael Alig, James St. James and friend (holding chicken) pose for a photo at club Limelight in April 1991, New York City.<br />
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  • Michael Alig (L) and friends pose for a photo at a Rave at Macy's department store in October 1992 in New York City<br />
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  • The River Watch Inn hotel in Tom's River, New Jersey where Michael Alig was arrested.  <br />
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  • Michael Alig (R) and Superstar DJ Keoki pose for a portrait in front of Alig's Lego collection in their apartment in May 1992 in New York City.<br />
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  • Michael Alig (L) and friend in a basement pool in East Village after hours club Cave Canem, July 18, 1989 at approximately 5:00 am, New York City.<br />
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  • L-R:  Michael Alig and James St. James pose for a photo at Limelight night club in April 1991 in New York City.<br />
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  • Michael Alig, holding a drink and dancing with friends at his birthday party at club Red Zone, New York City, 1989<br />
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  • L-R:  Superstar DJ Keoki, Michael Alig and friend Fernando, photographed on March 29, 1991 in New York City.<br />
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