James Riva Signed Letter & Envelope

One page, handwritten and signed letter from James Riva. Both the letter and mailing envelope include Riva’s full hand signature.

COA included

James Riva is an American convicted murderer known for the 1980 killing of his grandmother, Minnie Riva, in Massachusetts. At 23 years old, Riva committed the crime under intense delusions linked to schizophrenia, claiming he believed he was a vampire and that his grandmother was draining his energy. The case involved a firearm, stabbing wounds, and an attempt to burn the scene, leading to a second-degree murder conviction and a life sentence. Riva’s story is often referenced in true-crime discussions about mental illness, violent delusions, and rare “vampire killer” cases.