Two very different killers.
From the gritty streets of the Motor City arise the chilling cases of two distinct serial killers -- operating at different times and in different places -- but alike in their hunt of women at risk in the city's unfortunately thriving areas of prostitution.
The 'Baby Doll' Serial Killer
John Eric Armstrong was convicted of killing five women in Detroit but was believed to have killed others around the world while serving in the U.S. Navy.
The Crack City Strangler
Benjamin ("Tony") Atkins was known to have killed 11 women along Detroit's historic Woodward Ave, and he attacked two others who survived - were there more?
Interviews / Media
B.R. Bates, and her collaborator for "The 'Baby Doll' Serial Killer," Gerald Cliff, Ph.D., have been interviewed in a variety of media.
As seen on
"The author has done a fantastic job of laying out the timeline of John Eric Armstrong's killing spree while introducing us to his victims and their families. As a fan of the true crime genre, I appreciate that this story was so well documented, with interviews, courtroom testimony, and crime scene photos."
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A portion of the sales from the books support Covenant House Michigan, the Detroit branch of an international nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering young people to overcome homelessness and trafficking by providing best-in-class services and a shared commitment to unconditional love, absolute respect, and relentless support for each young person who walks through their doors.
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