Benjamin Atkins
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| Benjamin (Tony) Atkins | |
|---|---|
| Alias(es): | Woodward Corridor Killer |
| Born: | 26 August 1968[1] Detroit, Michigan |
| Died: | 17 September 1997 |
| Penalty: | 11 terms of life imprisonment |
| Killings | |
| Number of victims: | 11 |
| Span of killings: | 1991 through 1992 |
| Country: | United States |
Benjamin Tony Atkins, also known as the Woodward Corridor Killer, was an American serial killer who killed 11 women in Detroit, Michigan during a period of 9 months between December 1991 and August 1992.[2] All the victims were found in vacant buildings, all were raped and strangled. Many of the victims were working as prostitutes.[2] Atkins said he was motivated by a hatred of prostitution.[2]
[edit] References
- ^ Offender Tracking Information System (OTIS) - Offender Profile. www.state.mi.us. Retrieved on 2008-05-04.
- ^ a b c CrimeLibrary.com/Serial Killers/Sexual Predators/John Eric Armstrong: The Model Sailor. www.crimelibrary.com. Retrieved on 2008-05-04.
