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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