Prostitute Arrests Pick Up On Waning Serial Killer Fears
POSTED: Friday, April 7, 2006
UPDATED: 4:26 pm EDT April 25,
2006
A group of women arrested on prostitution charges in Daytona Beach, Fla., this week is the largest group of prostitute arrests since authorities confirmed in March that a serial killer was on the loose in the area, according to a report.
Undercover officers in Daytona Beach, Fla., arrested eight women this week for allegedly taking part in prostitution or solicitation and other related charges, according to a Daytona Beach police news release.
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The report said the women offered officers, who were posing as customers, sexual favors in exchange for money along North and South Ridgewood Avenue.The Daytona Beach News Journal reported Friday that investigators believe prostitutes could be losing their fear of the streets.Daytona Beach Capt. Brian Skipper told the Daytona Beach News Journal that it is possible that many of the women may feel more comfortable coming out.
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In recent weeks, investigators have questioned several people concerning the deaths of Iwana Patton, Laquetta Gunther and Julie Green. The three women are believed to have entered the killer's vehicle before they were found shot to death.
However, tips and leads have begun to dwindle in the case, CourtTV reported Thursday.Police continue to warn people against getting into cars with strangers.All of the women arrested this week were booked into Volusia County Branch Jail. The women charged in the prostitution bust are:
Ashley L. Hatcher of Ormond Beach, Fla.
Meagan Shell of Chester, Va.
Ruby Jean Buzell of Daytona Beach, Fla.
Beverly E. Dupre of Daytona Beach, Fla.
Debby L. Chester of Daytona Beach, Fla.
Marilyn Fulton, transient
Nancy Ann McLoud of Daytona Beach, Fla.
Carol Mueller of Daytona Beach, Fla.
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STORY IMAGES: Women Busted In Daytona Beach EARLIER IMAGES: 12 Women Busted In Daytona Beach EARLIER IMAGES: More Arrests In Daytona IMAGES: Earlier Arrests In Daytona Beach The report said the women offered officers, who were posing as customers, sexual favors in exchange for money along North and South Ridgewood Avenue.The Daytona Beach News Journal reported Friday that investigators believe prostitutes could be losing their fear of the streets.Daytona Beach Capt. Brian Skipper told the Daytona Beach News Journal that it is possible that many of the women may feel more comfortable coming out.
IMAGES: Serial Killer Victim PhotosIMAGES: Prostitutes Hunt Serial Killer In recent weeks, investigators have questioned several people concerning the deaths of Iwana Patton, Laquetta Gunther and Julie Green. The three women are believed to have entered the killer's vehicle before they were found shot to death.
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Ashley L. Hatcher of Ormond Beach, Fla.
Meagan Shell of Chester, Va.
Ruby Jean Buzell of Daytona Beach, Fla.
Beverly E. Dupre of Daytona Beach, Fla.
Debby L. Chester of Daytona Beach, Fla.
Marilyn Fulton, transient
Nancy Ann McLoud of Daytona Beach, Fla.
Carol Mueller of Daytona Beach, Fla.
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Previous Stories:
- April 4, 2006: 'Person Of Interest' Cleared In Serial Killer Case
- March 24, 2006: Missing Woman Reignites 'Street Stalker' Concerns
- March 14, 2006: 'Serial Killer' Tipster IDed, Eliminated As Suspect
- March 14, 2006: Daytona Prostitutes Hunting Serial Killer
- March 11, 2006: Profiler: Serial Killer Behind Daytona Homicides
- March 10, 2006: Carolina Serial Killer Suspect Captured
- March 8, 2006: Profiler To Help Hunt Possible Daytona Serial Killer
- March 6, 2006: Police: Daytona Beach Homicides Linked
- March 3, 2006: Daytona's Unsolved Homicides Prompt Bike Week Warning
- January 16, 2006: Serial Killer May Be Behind Execution-Style Slayings
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