Benjamin Atkins
The Woodward Corridor Killer
Active for 2 years
(1991-1992) in United States
11
CONFIRMED
VICTIMS
11
POSSIBLE
VICTIMS
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Benjamin Atkins an American serial killer and rapist known as The Woodward Corridor Killer. Atkins murdered, tortured and raped eleven women in Highland Park and Detroit, Michigan, during a period of nine months between December 1991 and August 1992. He raped and strangled his victims before abandoning their bodies in vacant buildings in Highland Park and Detroit, Michigan. He was sentenced to eleven life terms in 1994. In 1997, Benjamin Atkins died from an infection caused by HIV while serving his life sentence at the Charles Egeler Reception and Guidance Center in Jackson, Michigan.
Benjamin Atkins Serial Killer Profile
Serial Killer Benjamin Atkins (aka) The Woodward Corridor Killer, was active for 2 years between 1991-1992, known to have ( 11 confirmed / 11 possible ) victims. This Serial Killer was active in the following countries: United States
Benjamin Atkins was born on August 26th 1968 in Detroit, most populous city in Michigan, United States; county seat of Wayne County. His mother abused alcohol and/or drugs. Benjamin Atkins was sexually, physically, and psychologically abused at some point of his life.
Atkins a heterosexual male citizen of the United States of America.
In 1991 (Age 22/23) Benjamin Atkins started his killing spree, during his crimes as a serial killer he was known to torture, strangle, rape, and murder his victims.
He was convicted on May 11th 1994 (Age 25), sentenced to life imprisonment, eleven life terms at Charles Egeler Reception and Guidance Center in Jackson, Michigan, US. Atkins was convicted on charges of murder and other possible charges during his lifetime.
Benjamin Atkins died on September 17th 1997 (Age 29), cause of death: natural causes, AIDS at Charles Egeler Reception and Guidance Center in Jackson, Michigan, US.
Profile Completeness: 73%
serial killers by profile completenessBenjamin Atkins has been listed on Killer.Cloud since November of 2016 and was last updated 5 years ago.
Benjamin Atkins a known:
( 651 killers ) SERIAL KILLER
The unlawful killing of two or more victims by the same offender(s), in separate events. Serial Killer as defined by the FBI at the 2005 symposium.
( 308 killers ) RAPIST
Rape is usually defined as having sexual intercourse with a person who does not want to, or cannot consent.
( 89 killers ) TORTURER
Torture is when someone puts another person in pain. This pain may be physical or psychological. Tourturers touture their victims.
( 251 killers ) STRANGLER
Strangulation is death by compressing the neck until the supply of oxygen is cut off. Stranglers kill by Strangulation.
Benjamin Atkins
Serial Killer Profile:
Updated: 2019-02-15 Collected by Killer.Cloud
| General Information | |
|---|---|
| Name: | Benjamin Atkins |
| Nickname: | The Woodward Corridor Killer |
| Victims: | 11 - 11 |
| Years Active: | 1991 - 1992 |
| Ages Active: | 22/23 - 23/24 |
| Active Countries: | United States |
| Convicted Of: | murder |
| Life Span: | 1968 - 1997 |
| Characteristics | |
|---|---|
| Gender: | Male |
| Citizenship: | United States of America |
| Sexual Preference: | heterosexual |
| Astrological Sign: | ♍ Virgo Aug 23 - Sep 23 |
| Birth Month: | August |
| Marital Status: | N/A |
| Children: | N/A |
| Living With: | N/A |
| Occupation: | serial killer |
| Childhood Information | |
|---|---|
| D.O.B.: | Aug 26, 1968 |
| Family Name: | Atkins |
| Given Name: | Benjamin |
| Birth Location: | Detroit, most populous city in Michigan, United States; county seat of Wayne County |
| Birth Order: | N/A |
| Siblings: | N/A |
| Raised By: | N/A |
| Birth Category: | N/A |
| Mother: | N/A |
| Father: | N/A |
| Cognitive Ability | |
|---|---|
| IQ: | N/A |
| Highest School: | N/A |
| Highest Degree: | |
| Incarceration | |
|---|---|
| Arrested: | N/A |
| Convicted: | May 11, 1994 (Age 25) |
| Sentence: | life imprisonment, eleven life terms |
| Prison Location: | Charles Egeler Reception and Guidance Center in Jackson, Michigan, US |
| Executed: | N/A |
| Previous Crimes: | N/A |
| Previous Jail: | N/A |
| Previous Prison: | N/A |
| Death Information | |
|---|---|
| Death Date: | Sep 17, 1997 (Age 29) |
| Manner of Death: | natural causes |
| Cause of Death: | AIDS |
| Death Location: | Charles Egeler Reception and Guidance Center in Jackson, Michigan, US |
| Killed In Prison: | FALSE |
| Suicide: | FALSE |
5 Timeline Events of Serial Killer
Benjamin Atkins
The 5 dates listed below represent a timeline of the life and crimes of serial killer Benjamin Atkins. A complete collection of serial killer events can be found on our Serial Killer Timeline.
| Date | Event Description |
|---|---|
| Aug 26 1968 | Benjamin Atkins was born in Detroit, most populous city in Michigan, United States; county seat of Wayne County. #19680826 |
| 1991 (Age 22/23) | Benjamin Atkins started his serial killing spree. #1991 |
| 1992 (Age 23/24) | Benjamin Atkins ended his serial killing spree. #1992 |
| May 11 1994 (Age 25) | Benjamin Atkins was convictedand sentenced to life imprisonment, eleven life terms at Charles Egeler Reception and Guidance Center in Jackson, Michigan, US. #19940511 |
| Sep 17 1997 (Age 29) | Benjamin Atkinsdied.cause of death:natural causes,AIDSat Charles Egeler Reception and Guidance Center in Jackson, Michigan, US. #19970917 |
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The following serial killers were active during the same time span as Benjamin Atkins (1991-1992).
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| 27 / 40 ANSWEREDSerial Killer Boolean Questions: | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Killer Question | Killer Answer | Total Answered | ||
| mother drug abuse | TRUE | 195 | ||
| physically abused | TRUE | 231 | ||
| psychologically abused | TRUE | 224 | ||
| sexually abused | TRUE | 226 | ||
| rape | TRUE | 453 | ||
| torture | TRUE | 426 | ||
| strangle | TRUE | 443 | ||
| suicide | FALSE | 225 | ||
| killed in prison | FALSE | 218 | ||
| physically defect | FALSE | 300 | ||
| speach defect | FALSE | 300 | ||
| head injury | FALSE | 299 | ||
| kill at killers home | FALSE | 320 | ||
| kill at victims home | FALSE | 323 | ||
| used weapon | FALSE | 453 | ||
| used gun | FALSE | 451 | ||
| stalk | FALSE | 418 | ||
| blindfold | FALSE | 363 | ||
| bound | FALSE | 406 | ||
| sex with body | FALSE | 430 | ||
| mutilated | FALSE | 447 | ||
| ate part of body | FALSE | 451 | ||
| drank blood | FALSE | 442 | ||
| posed body | FALSE | 365 | ||
| totem body part | FALSE | 365 | ||
| totem personal item | FALSE | 354 | ||
| robbed | FALSE | 418 | ||
Books that Mention Benjamin Atkins
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5 Books that mention Serial Killer
Benjamin Atkins
| ISBN10 | Book Title | Author | Killers Mentioned | Killers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1733630600 | Serial Killer Stranglers | Kevin Smith | 164 Total Including Juana Barraza | 164 |
| 1733630619 | Serial Killer Rapists | Kevin Smith | 266 Total Including Ramadan Abdel Rehim Mansour | 266 |
| 1503544788 | Benjamin Atkins | Philip James | Benjamin Atkins | 1 |
| 1374498742 | OUT OF THE CRADLE INTO TH... | T[homas] Benjamin At... | Benjamin Atkins | 1 |
| 0806308729 | Newberry County, South Ca... | George Leland Summer | Benjamin Atkins | 1 |
Benjamin "Tony" Atkins (August 26, 1968 – September 17, 1997), also known as the Woodward Corridor Killer, was an American serial killer and rapist who murdered, tortured, and raped 11 women in Highland Park and Detroit, Michigan, during a period of nine months between December 1991 and August 1992. All the victims were found in vacant buildings, all had been raped and strangled.
External References
- Benjamin Atkins on en.wikipedia.org, Retrieved on Sep 14, 2018.
- Juan Ignacio Blanco, Benjamin Tony ATKINS on murderpedia.org, Retrieved on Sep 14, 2018.
- Kristin Elink-Schuurman-Laura, Atkins, Benjamin on skdb.fgcu.edu, Retrieved on Sep 14, 2018.
- Q817391 on www.wikidata.org, Retrieved on Oct 19, 2018.
Internal References
Benjamin Atkins is included in the following pages on Killer.Cloud the Serial Killer Database
- #8 of 39[ Page 1 ] of Virgo Serial Killers sorted by Confirmed Victims
- #9 of 40[ Page 1 ] of Serial Killers with birthdays in August
- #15 of 651[ Page 1 ] of the A-Z List of Serial Killers
- #24 of 89[ Page 2 ] of Serial Killer Torturers sorted by Confirmed Victims
- #56 of 327[ Page 4 ] of Serial Killers active in the United States
- #63 of 250[ Page 5 ] of Serial Killer Stranglers sorted by Confirmed Victims
- #83 of 307[ Page 6 ] of Serial Killer Rapist sorted by Confirmed Victims
- #157 of 651[ Page 11 ] of serial killers sorted by Confirmed Victims
- #292 of 651[ Page 20 ] of serial killers sorted by Profile Completeness
- #511 of 651[ Page 35 ] of serial killers sorted by Years Active
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