MICHIGAN, USA – In October 1996, Sharon Hammack, a mother of two, was expecting her third child. Tragically, she never got the chance to meet her child as she was found dead on the 3rd day of that month, leaving her two children without a mother. The man responsible for her death, Gary Artman, managed to evade justice for more than two decades. However, a breakthrough in DNA evidence linked Artman to the crime, prompting suspicion that he may have been involved in other brutal crimes.
Before his death in December 28, Artman, a 66-year-old convicted killer serving a life sentence, made a shocking confession. He admitted to murdering 11 women in the days preceding his death in prison. This revelation shed light on a series of unresolved cases, bringing closure to families impacted by these unsolved murders.
The murder of Sharon Hammack remained unsolved for years, despite the presence of DNA evidence. It wasn’t until August 2022 that forensic genealogy identified Artman as the prime suspect. Despite being found guilty, Artman denied killing Hammack at his sentencing, claiming he was being blamed for something someone else did. However, just before his passing, Artman made a final admission on his deathbed, revealing that he had taken the lives of 11 other women.
Four West Michigan police agencies are continuing to investigate the case, comparing details that Artman provided to other unsolved crimes. This development has brought a sliver of closure to the families of the victims, as they seek justice for their loved ones. Any potential cases that could potentially be linked to Artman’s crimes are also being thoroughly investigated by the authorities.