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Episode 113: Part 1 'The Contortionist" onThe Baby Doll Serial Killer: The John Eric Armstrong Homicides by BR Bates, with Gerald Cliff, Ph.D

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In January 2000, Detroit, Michigan, was known as the 'Murder Capital' of the USA. A calculating killer preyed on vulnerable women along infamous Michigan Avenue, where those struggling with addiction engaged in a perilous game of 'Russian roulette', going off alone with clients, eager to pay for sex. Eventually, the bodies of the murdered women were discovered, prompting an investigation that spanned multiple jurisdictions. However, the investigation took an unexpected turn when an unlikely suspect emerged: John Eric Armstrong, a passive and seemingly sweet family man who was merely trying to help. This episode contains references to suicide. If you need support, please reach out for help! National Suicide Hotline ANNOUNCEMENT!   JILL WILL BE ON CREATORS ROW AT CRIMECON DENVER 2025, SEPT 5-7, 2025!  NEED TO BUY A BADGE?  USE JILL'S CODE  murdershelf  AND GET 10% OFF!  https://www.crimecon.com/CC25  SEE YOU IN DENVER MURDER BOOKIES!    BUY The Baby Doll Serial Killer: The John Eric Armstrong Homicides by BR Bates with Gerald Cliff, Ph.D on Amazon! Sources, photographs, recipes and drink information can be found on Jill's blog at www.murdershelfbookclub.com –Feb 2025. Contact:  [email protected], or X,  Facebook,  Instagram or YouTube.  Join Jill on PATREON for $4 and help pick our next book!    

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