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  • The Michigan Murders were

    • John Norman Collins and the Coed Murders

    The Coed Murders riveted Washtenaw county from the first murder in July to John Norman Collins' conviction three years later on August 19, The Ann Arbor News featured hundreds of articles over these three years and the investigation and trial were covered in detail by News police reporter William B. Treml. A detailed summary of the Coed Murders is available in our online version of True Crimes by Sergeant Michael Logghe, formerly of the Ann Arbor Police Department. We've pulled together some highlights below.

    You can search and browse using keywords such as Coed Murders, Michigan Murders, John Norman Collins - Murder Trial, or by the people featured in the articles, including John Norman Collins, the victims (listed below), Prosecutor William F. Delhey, Chief Defense Counsel Joseph W. Louisell, Washtenaw County Sheriff Doug Harvey and Judge John W. Conlin.

    The VictimsMary Fleszar, Joan Schell, Maralynn Skelton, Dawn Basom, Alice Kalom, Karen Sue Beineman

    The Investigation A profile emerged, but progress was slow and each new murder brought frustrations, mistakes, and the occasional red herring; by May , the investigation leads had gone cold. In July , Dutch psychic, Peter Hurkos was brought in and by the end of the month the Michigan State Police intervened just before the case broke following the murder of Karen Sue Beineman. Collins was arraigned on August 1,

    The Trial Jury selection seemed interminable but the trial went quickly, centering on witnesses who placed Collins with the last victim, Karen Sue Beineman, just before her disappearance and the testimony of Collins' friend, Arnold Davis. Additionally, some suspicious paint spots were found in the basement of the home of Collins' uncle, State Police Sgt. David A. Leik, linking him to evidence critical to the case. Collins was found guilty on August 19, The News featured reactions of local citizens; a profile on the jurors' ordeal; and an opinio

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    Birth Name

    John Norman Chapman

    Height

    6 ft 0 in ( cm)

    AKA

    • "The Ypsilanti Ripper"
    • "The Co-Ed Killer"
    • "The Michigan Murderer"
    • "The Ypsilanti Killer"

    Convictions

    Murder (First-degree)

    Criminal penalty

    Life imprisonment

    Span of crimes

    July 9, - July 23,

    Imprisonment

    • Marquette Branch Prison
    • G. Robert Cotton Correctional Facility

    Biography[]

    Early life[]

    John Norman Collins was born on June 17, , in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. He later moved to the United States with his family, settling in the Detroit, Michigan area. Raised in a seemingly ordinary environment, Collins' early life provided little indication of the dark path he would eventually follow.

    Education and University Life[]

    Collins attended Eastern Michigan University in the late s, where he pursued studies in education. During his time at the university, he became known for his involvement in social activities and sports, presenting a facade that contrasted with the sinister actions he would later be accused of committing.

    Criminal Activities[]

    In the late s, a series of gruesome murders occurred in and around the Ypsilanti and Ann Arbor areas of Michigan. These crimes, often targeting young women, were later attributed to John Norman Collins. His victims were typically college students, and the nature of the crimes shocked the local community.

    Modus Operandi[]

    Collins' modus operandi involved abducting, sexually assaulting, and brutally murdering his victims. The crimes were marked by a disturbing pattern of violence and showed signs of sadistic tendencies. The brutality of the murders added to the terror that gripped the community during that period.

    Arrest and Trial[]

    Collins was arrested in July , following the discovery of evidence linking him to the crimes. In , he stood trial for the murder of Karen Sue Beineman. Despi

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