Killer Comparisons: John Eric Armstrong and Charles Albright
The case of this well-known serial killer has always fascinated me. The Eyeball Killer, as he's called. Known to have gouged out the eyes of his female victims. An interesting psychological study. So I knew I had to do an installment on him for this "Killer Comparisons" blog series, but I wasn't sure which of the two convicted Detroit serial killers I have researched would be best compared to him. But just look at his nice-guy demeanor ... his ability to seem normal, personable, trusted ... holding down a regular job, having a wife, a child, other relationships in his life. Having a regular home. Sneaking out to commit his crimes in the early morning hours while he partner remained unaware ... Well, that to me said John Eric Armstrong. So here we go ... Albright Charles Albright was born in August 1933 in Amarillo, Texas, a whole 40 years before John Eric Armstrong would be born in New Bern, North Carolina. As a boy, Charles developed a hobby of taxidermy, encouraged ...
