YAY! One of our favorite true crime authors, BR Bates, is back to discuss her new book with you, The Crack City Strangler- The Homicides of Serial Killer Benjamin Atkins. Jill and BR dive into the case, deconstructing Benjamin ‘Tony’ Atkins’s childhood, its impact on his life, which devolved into serial murder. Possibly one of the fastest serial killer, 11 women were possibly killed in a 3-month period. After numerous psychological evaluations, BR shares her insight with Jill on why Atkins killed, as they hash out the possible theories about his deadly behavior. You have found your next summer read, look no futher! NOTE: THE PHOTO ON THE BOOK -IS- BENJAMIN ATKINS!
Jill will be on Creators Row at Crimecon 2025 Denver! The meetup in Sept. 5, 2025, Gaylord Rocky’s Hotel, Embers Lodge Bar at 8:30 pm MT! Need your CC25 badge? Use Jill’s code murdershelf and say 10%.
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