Joseph Martin Danks: The Koreatown Slasher
Early Life
Joseph Martin Danks was born on June 17, 1962, in Bay City, Michigan. His early life was marked by instability and hardship. His parents, Edward White and Karen, struggled with substance abuse, which led to a tumultuous upbringing for Danks.
Crimes
Joseph Danks, also known as "The Koreatown Slasher," committed a series of brutal murders in Los Angeles' Koreatown neighborhood in January 1987. He targeted homeless men, believing that killing them was "the Lord's work."
Victims
- Christopher Forsblade, 40 - January 6, 1987
- Isaac Davis - January 14, 1987
- John Coble, 55 - January 14, 1987
- Unidentified "John Doe" victim - January 16, 1987
- Unidentified "John Doe" victim - January 20, 1987
- Walter Holt, 67 (cellmate) - September 21, 1990
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