Garry Dean Artman

Serial Killer

Convicted Serial Killer: The Crimes of Garry Dean Artman

Early Life and Criminal Background

Garry Dean Artman, a long-haul truck driver from Florida, had a history of violent sexual offenses prior to his conviction for multiple murders. In 1980, he was convicted of raping and threatening to kill a 16-year-old girl, resulting in an 11-year prison sentence. He was released in 1992, four years before committing further heinous crimes.

The Murder of Sharron Hammack

On October 3, 1996, the body of 29-year-old Sharron Hammack was discovered in Caledonia Township, Michigan. Hammack, a mother of two who was four weeks pregnant at the time, had been sexually assaulted, strangled, and stabbed twice in the head. Her body was found wrapped in a blanket, hogtied with electrical cords, and left in a field off 76th Street SE. Despite initial investigations, the case remained unsolved for decades. ...

Confirmed Victims: (2)

Sharon Hammack Age: (29), Date of Death: October 3, 1996

Convicted murderer Garry Artman interviewed on his deathbed as ...