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Tonya Francisco
Registrace 28. 01. 2017
Hardaway Brothers speak
As reporters, there are some stories that just stick with us through the years. For WGN’s Tonya Francisco, it was the story of Yummy Sandifer, a young man who at 11 years old had a rap sheet longer than most adults.
He died violently in a gangland execution by 14- and 16-year-old brothers.
Now, for the first time, we hear from both of those brothers about that fateful night, what they’ve learned and their hopes for the future.
At 36, Cragg Hardaway is older, wiser and also a little nervous when it comes to the interview.
Twenty years after a notorious murder that thrust him into the national spotlight, he and his younger brother Derrick are talking about the case that changed their lives forever.
“It took me years to admit and accept my role in it,” Derrick said.
It was an unusually chilly September night in 1994 when Yummy was shot twice in the back of the head in a hit ordered by leaders of the Black Disciples.
Cragg was only 16 years old when his mugshot was plastered on TV when he arrested for the murder of Robert “Yummy” Sandifer.
Cragg’s brother Derrick, who was 14 at the time, was too young for his mug shot to be released. He was convicted of driving the getaway car.
Cragg, Derrick and Yummy were all members of the same gang, the Black Disciples. And all three would eventually learn that membership in a street gang comes at a high price.
Chicago recorded 930 homicides in 1994, the second highest on record. Among the dead was 14-year-old Shavon Dean, who shot in the head by a stray bullet during a shooting spree in the city’s Roseland neighborhood that injured two other teens.
Chicago police quickly identified 11-year-old Yummy as the gunman. Gang leaders decided Yummy needed to be silenced because he knew too much. So they ordered Cragg to kill him.
Derrick refused to leave his brother’s side.
"A lot of people don’t know that he actually took me home,” Derrick said. “And I could just feel something wasn’t right, so when I asked him, 'What’s going on,' he told me everything. I refused to let him go by himself.”
“I should have been more of a big brother,” Cragg said. “But at the time, that ain’t the way you think.”
After the murder, both brothers were in custody, and months later, they were convicted felons: Cragg got 60 years for murder and Derrick got 45 for driving the getaway car. They were the only two ever tried in the case even though they say others were involved.
Abandoned by their fellow gang members and isolated from their families, the brothers have spent the past 20 years rehabilitating themselves. Both have gotten their GEDs and associate degrees. Derrick is cultivating his landscaping skills by working in the prison garden and Cragg is involved in anti-violence programs.
But for Cragg, there’s one piece of unfinished business: Reaching out to Yummy’s family, who has not responded to him or WGN.
“I’ll answer any questions that they may have, concerning that night, leading up to that night,” Cragg said.
Both brothers say they think about Yummy’s murder every day. The tears, they say, have long since dried up. Instead, they are focused on getting out one day and making sure others don’t end up on the same path that led them to prison.
“I know most people will listen to this and be like, 'What the hell does this dude know, he been in jail for 20 years, he shouldn’t have did what he did,'” Cragg said. “That still don’t take away from the message: Value your life, you matter, looking in the mirror and tell yourself that you matter.”
Derrick is eligible for parole in 2016. Cragg will be eligible in 2024. Neither brother plans to return to the Roseland neighborhood where they grew up, for fear they could be drawn back into a lifestyle that Derrick says will only lead them back to prison -- or to a grave.
He died violently in a gangland execution by 14- and 16-year-old brothers.
Now, for the first time, we hear from both of those brothers about that fateful night, what they’ve learned and their hopes for the future.
At 36, Cragg Hardaway is older, wiser and also a little nervous when it comes to the interview.
Twenty years after a notorious murder that thrust him into the national spotlight, he and his younger brother Derrick are talking about the case that changed their lives forever.
“It took me years to admit and accept my role in it,” Derrick said.
It was an unusually chilly September night in 1994 when Yummy was shot twice in the back of the head in a hit ordered by leaders of the Black Disciples.
Cragg was only 16 years old when his mugshot was plastered on TV when he arrested for the murder of Robert “Yummy” Sandifer.
Cragg’s brother Derrick, who was 14 at the time, was too young for his mug shot to be released. He was convicted of driving the getaway car.
Cragg, Derrick and Yummy were all members of the same gang, the Black Disciples. And all three would eventually learn that membership in a street gang comes at a high price.
Chicago recorded 930 homicides in 1994, the second highest on record. Among the dead was 14-year-old Shavon Dean, who shot in the head by a stray bullet during a shooting spree in the city’s Roseland neighborhood that injured two other teens.
Chicago police quickly identified 11-year-old Yummy as the gunman. Gang leaders decided Yummy needed to be silenced because he knew too much. So they ordered Cragg to kill him.
Derrick refused to leave his brother’s side.
"A lot of people don’t know that he actually took me home,” Derrick said. “And I could just feel something wasn’t right, so when I asked him, 'What’s going on,' he told me everything. I refused to let him go by himself.”
“I should have been more of a big brother,” Cragg said. “But at the time, that ain’t the way you think.”
After the murder, both brothers were in custody, and months later, they were convicted felons: Cragg got 60 years for murder and Derrick got 45 for driving the getaway car. They were the only two ever tried in the case even though they say others were involved.
Abandoned by their fellow gang members and isolated from their families, the brothers have spent the past 20 years rehabilitating themselves. Both have gotten their GEDs and associate degrees. Derrick is cultivating his landscaping skills by working in the prison garden and Cragg is involved in anti-violence programs.
But for Cragg, there’s one piece of unfinished business: Reaching out to Yummy’s family, who has not responded to him or WGN.
“I’ll answer any questions that they may have, concerning that night, leading up to that night,” Cragg said.
Both brothers say they think about Yummy’s murder every day. The tears, they say, have long since dried up. Instead, they are focused on getting out one day and making sure others don’t end up on the same path that led them to prison.
“I know most people will listen to this and be like, 'What the hell does this dude know, he been in jail for 20 years, he shouldn’t have did what he did,'” Cragg said. “That still don’t take away from the message: Value your life, you matter, looking in the mirror and tell yourself that you matter.”
Derrick is eligible for parole in 2016. Cragg will be eligible in 2024. Neither brother plans to return to the Roseland neighborhood where they grew up, for fear they could be drawn back into a lifestyle that Derrick says will only lead them back to prison -- or to a grave.
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Another thing people don’t talk about how the girl killed was a gang leaders niece and they said to take care of him or they going to massacre the whole gang
These dudes today are still claiming the gang they were apart of after being locked away for year. They don’t have any remorse, they talk about this situation a lot differently today like they’re proud of it
Such a messed up world these kids grow up in, the inner city hoods, I live in Los Angeles and have driven through the black communities and it’s an eye opener. I remember the first time I ever walked into a fast food restaurant where the employees were behind bullet proof glass and the area where the customers sit was completely destroyed by graffiti. Some high school aged kids walked in and I couldn’t believe the words coming out of their mouth. I knew then and there that this community is completely f**ked. I feel for them, growing up in those circumstances, such a cesspool.
As a black man I agree with you but this didn't start over night it was a process I'm thinking you're a white guy right? ... and if so why do you think the white community hasn't been subjected to the same horrors ?
I don't like these dudes.... they make my skin crawl.... they lie.... And so fake
I wonder if Yummy was scared. I wonder if he knew what was about to happen.
Sad
And these cowards are free and still representing bdk Fkn shame should of let them rot in prison
When you look up the crime scene where yummy was killed they sealed that viaduct off.
And the streets continue to be more dangerous than ever
So sad, and by 2024 the streets are more dangerous than ever
I don't think enough youth really know about Robert sandifer AKA (YUMMY) this should be taught in history class because this generation is worst than the older generation
Fast forward to now and Cragg is doing drunk interviews where u can tell hes so proud of what he did..
Who told on them or how they get caught
Framed
@@RedLeo-pf9yo I remember that bs… it has a lot of us in DC very upsetting
This will always be a sad story almost 30 years later
They sound remorseful!!
""ROBERT SANDIFER'S BODY WASNOT-LOADED INTO AN AMBULANCE, ""HISBODY WASPLACED INTO THEREAR OF A CHICAGO POLICE SQAUDRON AND TRANSPORTED OUT FROM THELOCATION OF WHERE THEBODY WASLOCATED""!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
My condolences to both families 🙏🏽💜 It's sad how it allegedly all happened! Is just wrong, messed up for both sides!
The fact that GROWN men let all of them take the fall, Yummy and these brothers, it’s disgusting! I hope they paid everyday of their life for what they did! They set all three of these kids up!
Who Is here after the djutv interview
They are where they should be, but They seem Sweet thou
No sympathy for the hardaway brothers u niggas knew what u we’re doing
They didn't keep that same energy when they got out.
On the hood these niggas doing interviews 😂😂
Duh..most prisoners will do and say anything to get out 😂
Why did it happen ?? Typical stupid b's ..
Just watched the 2023 interview of the Hardaway brothers on DJU-Tv.. their entire demeanor and presentation is completely different
I didn't too. Damn
I just seen an interview where they’re claiming innocence
They were framed
Damn! Dey basically did a dub n some cHange for giving Yummy His "put off"! In tHis life #PROTOCOL n #POLITICS is wHat it's about if u LOYAL to yo soil sad to say! 🫡 to dem 2 Homies for not rattin on His alleged Homies! 💪🏾💯🫡🪖
They say they didn’t do it now
Rip young yummy 😢
No AA or nothing, that's sad that 14 they riding wit ain't ish.
It seems like they were the fall guys.
The streets are set up for you tell.. the ones that tell get it.. there’s only one rule.. Survive! Don’t let these Niggas fool you.. they all end up telling if they don’t, they end up getting told on
These folks are sick, look how they darkened Ymmy's picture around his eyes and whitened his eyeballs to make him look evil and more menacing
When was this interview?
NOW ur sayin "sorry"? Too late-his grandma and mom are long since dead.
They are out now and have since did a newer interview very recently ... their much much older tho
Craig look totally different now dam crazy how jail how u looking him and his brother just did a interview
Rest In Peace Shavon Dean
Rest In Peace Robert Yummy Sandifer
How you get 45 years for driving a car these Americans are foolish 60years at 16 come on
I just watched they djutv interview they head on right !!! Rip Yunmy 💯
Mane Craig look like a whole different person
@@bullyvard34705X facts though fr
@@JohnAdam-wu5yg like dam I was like no way this the same Nîgga
On this video I thought he was cute.
✝️🙏🏽
in this interview they clearly are taking ownership but in the new djU interview they are saying they were set up and they did not do it they were fall guys which i believe to be false and after spending all that time and already owning up to it its really a step back for them to be now blaming others unless it really was others maybe they just lined up yummy but same way thats accessory and not murder
2 16 year old killed a 12 year old …at a time when grown people would tell kids to kill because they wouldn’t get as much time..if you think they wasnt given orders to do that then you wrong
These two are 100% innocent
Who here after they DJU Tv interview
On my mama Craig look like a whole different person
Here after the DJU interview
Just sD for all people involved and not involved
DJUUUUUUU
DJu! Energy so different man.
Update they are free now
DJ U GO CRAZY
Both them of them are out. Been out for a few yrs. They just did an interview with DJ U. Deep interview.