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Lee Albert Miglin (July 12, 1924 – May 4, 1997) was an American businessman. After starting his career as a door-to-door salesman and then broker, Miglin became a successful real estate developer. He was an early developer of business parks. His firm, at one point, proposed the construction of the Miglin-Beitler Skyneedle, which was planned to be the tallest building in the world. Miglin was murdered in his home in May 1997 as part of a murder spree by Andrew Cunanan.[2]

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Life and career

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Miglin was born in Westville, Illinois[3] and was one of seven children born to a Roman Catholic family of Lithuanian descent. His father was a Czech immigrant who worked as a Central Illinois coal miner and also owned a tavern, ice cream parlor, and soda distributorship.[4][5]

Miglin trained as an air cadet during World War II, before attending the University of Illinois.[3]

Miglin began his professional career selling silverware door-to-door and pancake batter out of the trunk of his car.[5] After this, he sold frozen cheesecakes, and subsequent to that sold TV dinners.[3] He quit his salesman job to spend a six month trip across Europe.[3] After this, he decided to make an effort to go into real estate to make substantial money.[3]

In 1956, at the age of 31, Miglin began his real estate career. In the early 1960s, he took a job as a broker with Chicago real estate magnate Arthur Rubloff.[5][3] At Arthur Rubloff & Co., Miglin would first get involved with warehouse construction, later moving into office development.[6] One of the projects he was involved in was the development of the first two of the three towers at the President's Plaza office complex near Chicago's O'Hare International Airport.[6] Miglin would later develop the third tower in 1985 with his firm Miglin-Beitler.[7] Miglin was regarded as an early developer of business park developments.[8] He worked at Rubloff & Co. for 25 years.[3]

Miglin formed a successful real estate development partnership with J. Paul Beitler, who had also worked at Rubloff & Co. Together, they founded the firm Miglin-Beitler Developments in 1982.[6][7] Among the projects developed by the firm were Madison Plaza (200 West Madison),[7] 181 West Madison Street,[6][9] and Oakbrook Terrace Tower (the tallest building in Illinois outside of Chicago).[7][10][11] In the late-1980s, they built a Helmut Jahn-designed building in Chicago that housed the headquarters of Chocolat Suchard's United States division.[12] In addition to constructing developments, the firm also managed properties.[7]

In 1983, it was announced that Miglin would alongside Erich Bitter co-head Bitter Automobile of America, a newly-launched American division of Bitter Automotive headquartered in Chicago.[13] Miglin and Bitter introduced an American variant of the Bitter SC to the United States market.[14] The cars were sold through Buick dealerships. However, few Buick dealerships agreed to sport Bitter signage, which resulted in low sales that doomed the venture.[15]

In 1988, Miglin-Beitler Developments unveiled plans to construct a 1,999 ft (609 m) 125-floor skyscraper in Chicago to be called the Miglin-Beitler Skyneedle. This would have been the tallest building in the world at the time of its planned completion. However, the building was never built, with plans faltering during a 1990 downturn of Chicago's downtown office market.[6][16][17] Miglin-Beitler had held hopes of resurrecting the project, but these hopes would be dashed by Miglin's murder.[17]

After Miglin-Beitler Developments began shifting its focus away from development and towards property management in the 1990s, Miglin gradually withdrew from the daily operations but still remained involved in the company.[6]

Miglin was a well-regarded figure in Chicago [18] and was known for his philanthropy.[19]

Personal life

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In 1959, Miglin married 20-year-old Marilyn Klecka, a Roman Catholic of Czech descent.[5] Klecka, a successful entrepreneur known as the Queen of Makeovers, established a prominent perfume and cosmetics company and appeared[20] on the Home Shopping Network.[4] Miglin and his wife had two children together: Marlena (born 1968) and Duke Miglin (born 1971). Their son would become an actor.[5] In the late 1970s, Miglin joined his wife in conducting an independent two-year study of perfume when she was first considering launching her own fragrance line.[21]

Miglin was an automobile collector, collecting vintage cars. Miglin was a licensed pilot, and owned more than one private aircraft, as well as a helicopter.[12]

Miglin contributed more than $100,000 to Richard M. Daley's successful campaign in the 1989 Chicago mayoral election.[12]

Death

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Miglin was murdered on May 4, 1997, by the serial killer Andrew Cunanan. Miglin's body was found in the garage of his home in Chicago's Gold Coast Historic District. He had been bound at the wrists, and his head was bound with tape, with only a breathing space under his nostrils. He had been tortured with a saw and a screwdriver, his ribs had been broken, he had been beaten and stabbed, and his throat had been slit with a gardener's bow saw.[22][19][23] Cunanan was already wanted in Minneapolis for murdering his friend Jeffrey Trail and his own ex-lover David Madson a few days earlier.[20]

Legacy

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Miglin-Beitler Developments merged in 1998 with the New York City real estate Howard and Edward Milstein to form the Chicago-based firm Miglin Beitler Real Estate (MBRE). In 2022, it was announced that Houston-based Transwestern was acquiring the firm.[24] Some of the properties developed by Miglin are today managed by Miglin Properties, LLC.[18][25]

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The second season of the anthology television series American Crime Story (titled The Assassination of Gianni Versace), recounted the Cunanan spree. It included appearances by Miglin, portrayed by Mike Farrell.[26] This portrayal was based on Vulgar Favors: Andrew Cunanan, Gianni Versace, and the Largest Failed Manhunt in U.S. History by Maureen Orth, who speculated that Miglin may have been a closeted bisexual man in a secret relationship with Cunanan. The Miglin family has refuted this story, and has insisted that there was no relationship of any kind between Miglin and Cunanan.[18][27][28] When the Federal Bureau of Investigation had investigated allegations that Cunanan had known Miglin or a relative of Miglin's, they were unable to establish any link between Miglin and Cunanan.[18][29]

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Lee Miglin (1924–1997) was an American real estate developer and businessman, best known for his influential 50-year career shaping Chicago's commercial landscape through innovative development, leasing, and sales of millions of square feet of properties. He founded Miglin Properties, L.L.C., which represented major corporations such as , , and , and co-founded the prominent firm Miglin-Beitler, Inc. in 1982 with J. Paul Beitler, renowned for ambitious projects including the unbuilt 125-story skyscraper. Tragically, Miglin's life ended in a brutal by on May 4, 1997, marking a pivotal stop in Cunanan's cross-country killing spree that later claimed fashion designer . Born in Westville, , Miglin built his career from humble beginnings, eventually becoming a key figure in Chicago's sector by pioneering concepts like integrated "business parks" (such as SkyHarbor Business Park) and large-scale office complexes. His notable developments included the 31-story Oakbrook Terrace Tower, the 45-story Madison Plaza, and the 50-story PaineWebber building, contributing to over five million square feet of warehouse, industrial, and office space across the region. Miglin Properties continues to operate today, adapting his legacy to modern projects like office-to-hotel conversions and mixed-use developments. In his personal life, Miglin was married for 38 years to , a successful and perfume entrepreneur dubbed the "Queen of Makeovers" for her appearances on the Home Shopping Network and her eponymous skincare line. The couple had two children: daughter Marlena and son , who pursued a career in like his father. Miglin was remembered by peers as a brilliant, generous, and well-liked , whose untimely death at age 72 shocked Chicago's business world.

Early Life

Birth and Family Background

Lee Albert Miglin was born on July 12, 1924, in , a small coal-mining town in Vermilion County. He was the fourth of seven children in a Roman Catholic family of Lithuanian descent. Miglin's father, George Miglin Sr., was a Lithuanian immigrant born in 1890 who worked as a miner after settling in Westville around the turn of the century; he also operated a local to supplement the family's income. His mother, Anna Kenowsky Miglin, was born in 1900 in to a working-class household and moved to , where she raised the large family amid the economic instability of the mining community. The exacerbated hardships in Westville, a of immigrant laborers where production plummeted from 608 million tons nationwide in 1929 to a low of 330 million tons in 1932, leading to widespread unemployment, mine closures, and reliance on family labor for survival. Growing up in this modest environment, Miglin experienced the practical necessities of supporting a large immigrant , which instilled a profound sense of and an early , honed through exposure to his father's demanding occupation. This upbringing later influenced his transition to , where he began his professional life as a door-to-door salesman.

Early Career Beginnings

Miglin graduated from Westville High School in 1941, attended the Gallagher School of Business, and served as an air cadet in the U.S. Air Corps from 1943 to 1945 during . He then pursued studies at the University of , earning a in in 1951. Following graduation, Miglin relocated to in the early , seeking greater economic opportunities beyond the confines of his rural mining town. This move aligned with the post-war economic boom and reflected his ambition to escape the limited prospects of small-town life, influenced by his upbringing in a family where his immigrant father juggled multiple modest ventures like a and soda distributorship. Miglin entered the workforce through entry-level sales positions, starting with door-to-door peddling of stainless steel flatware and premixed pancake batter sold directly from the trunk of his car amid Chicago's recovering urban landscape. These roles demanded resilience in the face of frequent rejections during cold calls on potential customers, often in competitive neighborhoods where building trust was essential to close deals. He expanded into selling frozen cheesecakes and television sets, navigating the challenges of post-war consumer markets where persuasion was key to overcoming skepticism about new household goods. A testament to his persistence came during an ambitious cross-country trip, where Miglin sold more than 1,000 pairs of to finance his journey, showcasing the grit and resourcefulness that would later fuel his professional ascent. These early sales endeavors in the late and sharpened his techniques and ability to foster client relationships through repeated interactions, laying the groundwork for more specialized pursuits. By the mid-, this experience propelled him toward brokerage roles involving property leads, marking his initial shift from general consumer sales to real estate-oriented dealings.

Professional Career

Entry into Real Estate

Lee Miglin entered the real estate field in the early 1960s, joining the prominent Chicago firm Arthur Rubloff & Co. during a period of robust post-war growth in the city's commercial sector, spurred by economic prosperity and suburban expansion. At Rubloff, he quickly established himself as a top performer, achieving the highest sales volume in his second year through effective deal-making in commercial properties. After his tenure at Rubloff, Miglin launched his independent brokerage career, operating solo until partnering later, and specializing in commercial sales, leasing, and development across and its suburbs. His approach centered on cultivating a network of clients via personal relationships, drawing on the persuasive sales techniques he had refined earlier through door-to-door selling in his youth. This reputation for reliable, client-focused service enabled him to broker numerous mid-sized transactions involving office buildings and retail spaces throughout the and . Over more than two decades in the industry, Miglin steadily built his fortune through these efforts, emerging as a recognized tycoon by the with oversight of millions of square feet in managed properties. He navigated significant hurdles, including the 1970s recession that slowed urban development and triggered widespread economic contraction in markets, by pivoting toward opportunities in suburban commercial projects that offered resilience amid the downturn.

Miglin-Beitler Developments

In 1982, Lee Miglin co-founded Miglin-Beitler Developments with J. Paul Beitler, leveraging Miglin's extensive experience in brokerage and development from his time at Arthur Rubloff & Co. alongside Beitler's background in and deal structuring at the same firm. The partnership enabled rapid expansion during the real estate boom, transforming the firm into a major player in large-scale commercial development and resulting in the completion of multiple office towers and business parks by the mid-decade. By 1990, Miglin-Beitler had developed at least eight significant commercial projects in , showcasing the firm's ability to secure high-profile sites and tenants. Within the company, Miglin served as the visionary force behind ambitious projects, drawing on his development expertise to identify opportunities, while Beitler handled day-to-day operations and financial oversight; key deals were often financed through syndicated investments that attracted institutional and private capital. By 1997, Miglin-Beitler had established itself as one of Chicago's premier commercial firms, managing a portfolio valued in the hundreds of millions of dollars, with Miglin holding the position of chairman.

Major Projects and Proposals

One of Lee Miglin's notable achievements through Miglin-Beitler Developments was the completion of President's Plaza III in , a 606,000-square-foot office complex consisting of twin 14-story triangular towers located at 8750-8770 W. Bryn Mawr Avenue near . The project featured modern amenities, including a prominent lobby with dining options like the Triangle Club and Triangle Cafe, designed to attract high-caliber tenants. Major tenants included American National Can Co., which leased 240,000 square feet in the , contributing to strong occupancy and revenue generation in the competitive O'Hare submarket. This development exemplified Miglin's focus on functional, amenity-rich spaces that supported business growth in Chicago's northwest corridor. Another early project was Madison Plaza, a 45-story office tower completed in 1982 at 200 West Madison Street, encompassing approximately 1 million square feet of space and featuring a distinctive sawtooth design that contributed to the revitalization of 's West Loop area. In 1987, Miglin-Beitler completed the Oakbrook Terrace Tower, a 31-story, 732,000-square-foot postmodern office building in suburban Oakbrook Terrace, , designed by architect . The tower incorporated innovative features such as extensive glass facades and high-end interior finishes, positioning it as a landmark for mixed-use suburban development with integrated retail and office spaces. By drawing major corporate tenants and achieving two-thirds pre-leasing across Miglin-Beitler's portfolio at the time, the project provided a significant economic boost to the region, enhancing employment and commercial activity outside downtown . Miglin-Beitler also developed the PaineWebber Tower (now 181 West Madison Street), a 50-story, 680-foot-tall office completed in 1990 and designed by architect , featuring modern glass and granite facades and serving as headquarters for PaineWebber Incorporated. Miglin's most ambitious proposal was the , unveiled in 1989 as a 125-story, 1,999-foot-tall at of Madison and Wells streets in Chicago's Loop, designed by renowned architect in an Art Deco-inspired, slender needle form. The project aimed to surpass the Sears Tower as the world's tallest building, featuring a sleek, missile-like profile with premium office space to revitalize the area's skyline. Despite initial enthusiasm and marketing efforts, financing challenges arose amid the early 1990s real estate market crash and recession, leading to its cancellation in 1991. These endeavors, spanning completed complexes and visionary proposals, underscored Miglin's role in expanding Chicago's architectural profile and establishing his reputation as a daring developer during the late 1980s boom.

Personal Life

Marriage and Family

Lee Miglin married Marilyn Klecka in 1959. The couple shared a 38-year partnership marked by mutual support as they built prominent careers in and , respectively. Miglin's provided a stable foundation amid the demands of his high-profile developments and business ventures. The Miglins had two children: daughter Marlena (born c. 1968), and son (born c. 1971). Marlena and Duke grew up in a close-knit environment, with the children playing active roles in daily life and later contributing to their parents' professional endeavors. Duke pursued acting, appearing in various productions, while the emphasized shared values and involvement in Chicago's social and business scenes. The family resided in an upscale three-story brick row house at 25 E. Scott Street in Chicago's Gold Coast , a luxurious neighborhood that reflected their achieved success and status in the city. This home served as the center of their family life, hosting gatherings and symbolizing the stability of their union during career highs and challenges. passed away in 2022.

Interests and Philanthropy

Miglin maintained a strong personal interest in , serving as a licensed pilot who co-owned an Aerospatiale turbo-powered with his business partner J. Paul Beitler and frequently piloted an eight-passenger turboprop for business travel. He planned to upgrade to a private jet in early , underscoring his passion for flight as a means of efficient mobility across the country. Additionally, Miglin enjoyed collecting distinctive automobiles, owning two limited-production German sedans known as Bitter, which he discovered and acquired during a European vacation. As a self-made success in , Miglin channeled his wealth into , driven by a desire to give back to the community that had afforded him opportunities. He was a tireless supporter of key institutions, actively participating in fundraising efforts for the and the Museum of Science and Industry. His giving extended to broader charitable and cultural initiatives, emphasizing , , and civic enhancement in the city. Miglin's contributions blended personal gratitude with community impact, as seen in his support for local causes that aligned with his values of and respect. Prior to his , he engaged in direct donations and . His family later formalized this legacy through a dedicated foundation, but his lifetime efforts focused on hands-on involvement in and programs.

Death

The Murder

On May 4, 1997, Lee Miglin, a 72-year-old developer, was attacked and killed in his Gold Coast home in while his , Marilyn, was traveling in New York. The assault involved prolonged torture lasting several hours, during which the perpetrator used garden shears and a bow saw to inflict severe injuries on Miglin. Miglin's body was found bound with and electrical cords, with severe injuries including multiple stabs and a slashed throat, and dragged to the garage, where it was discovered by his upon her return later that day. Authorities estimated the time of to be in the early morning hours of May 4. The crime scene showed signs of extensive ransacking throughout the residence, with drawers emptied and items scattered as the intruder searched for valuables; Miglin's green LS400 was stolen from the garage. No evidence of was found during the examination of the body or scene. Chicago police immediately classified the killing as a brutal , launching a full investigation into what appeared to be a targeted and violent attack.

Investigation and Immediate Aftermath

Following the discovery of Lee Miglin's body on May 4, 1997, in the garage of his Gold Coast home in , local police launched an immediate investigation into the brutal , which showed signs of prolonged including bindings with , multiple stab wounds from garden shears, and a fatal throat cut with a bow saw. The absence of forced entry suggested the perpetrator had been inside the residence, where items like a half-eaten and signs of bathing indicated they had lingered after the attack. Authorities quickly noted the theft of Miglin's green LS400 sedan, valued at around $40,000, along with cash estimated at $8,000 to $10,000 and several suits from his wardrobe. Within days, the investigation linked the crime to Andrew Cunanan, a 27-year-old fugitive already wanted for two prior murders in Minnesota earlier that April, as part of a cross-country killing spree that would span from April to July 1997. The connection was established through the discovery of Miglin's stolen Lexus on May 9, 1997, abandoned in a Union City, New Jersey, cemetery near the body of another victim, William Reese, with blood evidence and items from previous crime scenes inside the vehicle. Further ties emerged via a pawnshop receipt in Miami Beach for a gold coin stolen from Miglin's home, traced to Cunanan using his passport details. Although initial fingerprint comparisons from the scene yielded no match in June 1997, a definitive fingerprint match to Cunanan was confirmed at the Miglin residence in August 1997, solidifying his role as the sole suspect. The case prompted a massive nationwide manhunt led by the FBI, with Cunanan added to the Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list on June 12, 1997, following the escalation after the murder. Search efforts focused eastward from the Midwest, tracking leads from the stolen Lexus's cellular phone activations in and , amid fears of further killings in urban areas. The FBI coordinated with local police, issuing alerts and tips hotlines, but Cunanan evaded capture until his spree continued with the murder of in Miami Beach on July 15, 1997. The immediate aftermath deeply affected Miglin's family and the Chicago real estate community, with his wife, , discovering the body upon returning from a trip and subsequently facing intense media scrutiny while maintaining the family's privacy. Public mourning was widespread, with tributes from associates highlighting Miglin's prominence, and heightened security measures were implemented for the family amid the ongoing threat from the at-large suspect. At Miglin-Beitler Developments, the firm co-founded by Miglin, operations faced an emotional disruption described by partner Paul Beitler as confronting a "battle scene," though the company continued projects under strained circumstances. The case reached legal closure on July 23, 1997, when Cunanan died by via a self-inflicted to the head aboard a houseboat, eight days after the Versace killing and without leaving a note or confession. No occurred, as Cunanan was formally charged posthumously only in the murders of David Madson, William Reese, and Lee Miglin, ending the investigation into the spree that claimed five lives.

Legacy

Business and Philanthropic Impact

Following Lee Miglin's death in 1997, Miglin-Beitler Developments merged in with a New York-based venture led by brothers Howard and Milstein, forming MB Real Estate (MBRE), a Chicago-focused firm that managed and developed commercial properties including several from Miglin's portfolio, such as 181 West Madison. In January 2023, Houston-based Transwestern acquired MBRE, integrating its operations and preserving key assets like Michigan Plaza and 550 West Washington Boulevard under Transwestern's management, thereby extending the longevity of Miglin's original developments amid evolving market conditions. Separately, Miglin Properties, LLC, established in by family interests, has carried forward Miglin's emphasis on innovative commercial, retail, and industrial projects, including conversions of office spaces into hotels and of industrial buildings into retail complexes. In the philanthropic realm, Miglin's family founded the Lee Miglin Foundation Fund shortly after his death to support charitable causes in , with family members overseeing its operations and directing contributions toward community needs. This effort aligned with Miglin's prior interests in giving, and his widow, , continued the tradition through personal donations and board involvement, including deep support for the University of Illinois Health's Craniofacial Center and service on Mayor Richard M. Daley's Convention and Tourism Bureau. died in March 2022. Family-led philanthropy sustained contributions to and cultural institutions in until then, reflecting a commitment to health initiatives and urban vitality that echoed Miglin's vision. Miglin's broader influence on Chicago real estate endures through his role as a pioneer in high-profile developments, inspiring subsequent generations of developers to pursue ambitious urban projects despite economic challenges. The unbuilt , proposed in 1988 as a 1,999-foot tower, stands as a symbol of his bold vision for iconic office space during the real estate boom and subsequent bust, highlighting the risks and aspirations of that era's development landscape. As of 2025, entities like Transwestern and Miglin Properties continue to manage and expand sustainable urban initiatives, such as energy-efficient retrofits and adaptive reuses in 's commercial districts, aligning with Miglin's foundational emphasis on innovative, high-quality built environments. Lee Miglin's murder garnered intense national media attention in May 1997, shortly after it was linked to Cunanan's spree, which would culminate in the assassination of . Outlets portrayed Miglin as a prominent real estate tycoon and philanthropist whose brutal death in his Gold Coast garage shocked the city and fueled speculation about motives, including possible personal connections to the killer due to the absence of forced entry and signs of torture. Coverage in publications like the emphasized the mystery and gruesomeness, describing the scene where Miglin was bound, beaten, and slain with a bow saw, while national reports highlighted his affluent lifestyle and family life as a to the violence. This frenzy positioned Miglin as a symbol of vulnerability among the elite amid the era's high-profile crime narratives. Miglin's story received renewed focus in the 2018 FX anthology series The Assassination of Gianni Versace: , particularly in episode three, "A Random Killing," where he is depicted as a man with a brief romantic encounter with Cunanan prior to his murder. Actor portrayed Miglin as a devoted husband to cosmetics entrepreneur , yet harboring secrets that lead to his downfall, a drawn from details like undisturbed valuables and personal items. The series, adapted from Maureen Orth's investigative book Vulgar Favors, sparked controversy for its speculative elements, with Miglin's family, including son , publicly denying any prior relationship with Cunanan and decrying the portrayal as hurtful fiction that misrepresented their father's character. Despite the backlash, the episode underscored themes of hidden identities and random violence in 1990s true crime drama. Miglin features prominently in true crime literature on Cunanan, often as the pivotal mid-spree victim whose killing escalated the manhunt. Orth's Vulgar Favors: Andrew Cunanan, Gianni Versace, and the Largest Failed Manhunt in U.S. History (1999) speculates on a possible acquaintance based on forensic and Cunanan's pattern of targeting wealthy men, framing Miglin's death as emblematic of the killer's escalating rage. Similarly, Wensley Clarkson's Death at Every Stop: The True Story of Serial Killer Andrew Cunanan (2013) details the crime's savagery and media impact, portraying Miglin as an unwitting of the spree's randomness. Documentaries have echoed these accounts, such as Chicago's 2022 retrospective mini-documentary marking the 25th anniversary, which recounts the murder's role in the national panic without endorsing personal-link theories. Other true crime productions, including YouTube specials like "Andrew Cunanan: The Man Who Killed " (2019), highlight Miglin's affluent background to contrast the brutality. By the 2020s, Miglin's legacy in endures as a emblem of serial killer fascination, frequently referenced in Chicago-focused true crime media to illustrate the city's intersection with national scandals. Anniversary pieces and , such as episodes of Crimes and Consequences (2025) and A Most Wanted Podcast (2023), revisit the case for its cultural resonance, emphasizing how the murder amplified fears of urban predation on the successful. As of 2025, these narratives continue in audio formats like The Funny Thing About Murder, treating Miglin's story as a of media versus personal tragedy, distinct from his professional achievements.

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