PITTSBURGH, PA – A Pennsylvania man, found guilty of the grim murder of an Uber driver and mother of four, has been sentenced to life without parole. Calvin Crew, 24, will face a lifetime in a state correctional facility for the murder of Christina Spicuzza, as mandated by Common Pleas Judge Edward J. Borkowski on Monday.
Crew was convicted by a jury on February 10, three years to the day of Spicuzza’s tragic death, after a four-day trial. He was found guilty of first-degree murder, as well as kidnapping, robbery, unlawful possession of a firearm, and several other charges. Under state law, the verdict carries a mandatory life sentence without parole.
Spicuzza disappeared on February 10, 2022, while working as an Uber driver. Her family reported her missing after failing to hear from her, and her vehicle was discovered two days later in Pitcairn, a small borough outside of Pittsburgh. Tragically, her body was found shortly thereafter in a wooded area in Monroeville, with a fatal gunshot wound to the head.
The investigation revealed that Crew had used his then-girlfriend’s Uber account to book a ride on the night of the murder. Dashcam footage from Spicuzza’s car captured the encounter, showing Crew, obscured by a ski mask, moving into position behind her, eventually placing a gun to her head. As she pleaded for her life, Crew coldly instructed her to drive.
Testimony revealed that Spicuzza, anxious for her family, pleaded with Crew, saying she had a family and four children to care for. Despite her pleas, Crew nonchalantly insisted that he did too, before dismantling the dashcam. The camera was recovered by police days after her body was discovered.
The evidence against Crew was overwhelming and included a trove of digital data, video recordings, and personal testimony. Key exhibits included dashcam footage, GPS data linking Crew to the crime scene, and testimony from Crew’s girlfriend, who had ordered the Uber for him. Additionally, Crew’s electronic communications revealed a startling lack of remorse, with texts suggesting he intended to evade incarceration if implicated in the crime.
Prosecutors underscored the breadth of digital and forensic evidence that led to Crew’s swift conviction. The case was bolstered by fingerprint analysis, cellphone tracking, Uber records, and corroborative physical evidence such as a bullet casing and data from license plate readers strategically employed to track the vehicle’s movements.
The sentencing brings a legal chapter to a close for Spicuzza’s grieving family, though the void left by her absence remains undeniable. The community mourns the loss of a dedicated mother and remembers her tragic story as a grim reminder of the violence that affects far too many.