Friday, April 1, 2016

A = ATKINS

FYI!
The posts for this A to Z Challenge are all about serial killers.
The most prolific, and from other countries, not just the U.S.
The numbers of victims are numerous.
Many of the doers are still alive.
Some of them are no longer in prison.

Other countries have less stringent laws and the sad fact is that they've lost track of many of these men.


A IS FOR BENJAMIN ATKINS 

Known as the Woodward Corridor Killer, Benjamin Atkins killed 11 women. Atkins raped, strangled, and then dumped his victims in vacant buildings in Detroit, Michigan in the early 1990's.

He was sentenced to eleven life sentences. He died in prison of an infection.


DNRIP


If you want to know more, just click his name it contains the link!

Thank you for stopping by!

AND FOR FUN!


For every comment during the A to Z your name will be entered into a contest giving you a chance 
to win a 
paperback copy of my murder trilogy!
All three books!
(signed if I can send by mail)

Each comment for the 26 days will count!
Winner will be announced May 2nd!




Posted by at
Labels: , , , , , , , ,

21 comments:

  1. Nilanjana BoseApril 1, 2016 at 3:15 AM

    Ooh, he sounds nasty! Glad he's not with us anymore...But then, many nastier ones probably are.

    As usual, your themes and posts are completely spot on!

    Nilanjana
    Madly-in-Verse

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Yolanda RenéeApril 1, 2016 at 8:24 AM

      That's why I almost didn't continue with this theme. After so many, it made me sick. Thanks, Nila! Have a truly beautiful day!

      Delete
  2. lyndagraceApril 1, 2016 at 7:02 AM

    Hello, I'm stopping by from the A-Z challenge. It's frightening to think about how humans are capable of such acts and how scared thier victims must have been. Good topic!

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Yolanda RenéeApril 1, 2016 at 8:25 AM

      Isn't it, lyndagrace? I agree, I always want to know the motivations. Some of the stories give that, but it just isn't enough to justify such horrors. Nice to meet you!

      Delete
  3. EllaApril 1, 2016 at 9:09 AM

    What a great challenge! Right up, your alley or should I say write an alley for the killer. Don't mind me...I jumped into the challenge this morning. I am in a wee bit of shock-

    Thank you, Yolanda Renee for your prayers and kindness~

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Yolanda RenéeApril 1, 2016 at 11:13 AM

      Hi, Ella, you are so very welcome. So happy you stopped by! I can't believe you just jumped in, but sometimes that's the best way! Stay well, you, and yours!

      Delete
  4. SallyApril 1, 2016 at 11:14 AM

    It always amazes me how evil some people are but thank goodness he was caught and stopped, although obviously not soon enough.

    ReplyDelete
  5. RuthApril 1, 2016 at 11:37 AM

    Serial killers are interesting. It is hard to wrap my head around~ the thrill some people get from killing others.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Yolanda RenéeApril 1, 2016 at 12:52 PM

      Hi, Ruth, I know what you mean. It's the motivation, or excuses they give for it that interests me. Nothing can justify what these men do! Nothing!

      Delete
  6. Brett MinorApril 1, 2016 at 2:00 PM

    My daughter collected serial killer trading cards in her teens. Fascinated by them.

    Transformed Nonconformist

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Yolanda RenéeApril 1, 2016 at 2:26 PM

      Interesting, I didn't even know there was such a thing. :)
      Hi, Brett, thanks for stopping by!

      Delete
  7. Julie FlandersApril 1, 2016 at 2:20 PM

    What a creepy but fascinating theme. Looking forward to learning about these monsters.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Yolanda RenéeApril 1, 2016 at 2:27 PM

      I know, I almost didn't do it. Got too creeped out! :)
      but here we are.

      Delete
  8. Susan ScottApril 1, 2016 at 2:47 PM

    OK this sounds like a thrilling if not scary theme Yolanda to keep us on our toes!

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Yolanda RenéeApril 1, 2016 at 5:35 PM

      1/4 of the way through I stopped to reconsider my choice, but someone reminded me of my blog title and I thought, oh yeah. A place to discuss murder. LOL Thanks, Susan!

      Delete
  9. ClareApril 1, 2016 at 4:17 PM

    Yolanda, I'm amazed you're managing to do the A to Z Challenge of three different blogs. Bravo!

    I'll be following this one too; serial killers are fascinating. :D

    Clare Dugmore from Clare Dugmore Writes.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Yolanda RenéeApril 1, 2016 at 5:34 PM

      I think it's a bit manic, or as most folks believe, crazy. LOL
      Hi, Clare, thanks for stopping by!

      Delete
  10. RavyneApril 2, 2016 at 12:48 AM

    I have an odd obsession with serial killers, so this is right up my alley. Atkins was a nasty bugger!
    Have a great weekend!
    Lori

    My A2Zs @ As the Fates Would Have It & Promptly Written
    Follow Me (Ravyne) Twitter|Facebook

    ReplyDelete
  11. Tasha Duncan-DrakeApril 2, 2016 at 7:36 AM

    What a horrible chap. Glad he's no longer around to endanger people.
    Tasha
    Tasha's Thinkings | Wittegen Press | FB3X (AC)

    ReplyDelete
  12. Vidya SuryApril 4, 2016 at 12:21 AM

    Definitely not someone to take home to Mommy! :) I am gleefully looking for your posts, Yolanda! :P

    Vidya Sury
    - rocking it with cohost Damyanti's D's Company and four blogs in the #AtoZChallenge
    Vidya Sury, Collecting Smiles
    Be Healthy, Be Happy
    Life Hacks for Diabetics
    Life Hacks for Happiness

    ReplyDelete

Would love to hear from you, say hello and leave your blog address - I'll visit, but please take with you my undying gratitude that you stopped by for a read. Be well, be happy, and may your blog surfing bring you joy!

Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)