In 1981, Wayne Williams was a 23-year-old with aspirations of putting together the next Jackson 5. But after he’s found leaving the scene of a crime, he’s charged and convicted for two murders — and implicated in a dozen more. Had police finally found the Atlanta Child Murderer? Or was an innocent m…In 1981, Wayne Williams was a 23-year-old with aspirations of putting together the next Jackson 5. But after he’s found leaving the scene of a crime, he’s charged and convicted for two murders — and implicated in a dozen more. Had police finally found the Atlanta Child Murderer? Or was an innocent man about to pay for crimes he didn’t commit?
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In the late 1970s, a killer stalked the streets of Atlanta, Georgia, abducting and murdering young Black kids. The city was paralyzed with fear and theories abounded on the identity and motivation of the killer. But when a suspect was finally apprehended, it wasn’t who anyone expected.
Learn more ab…In the late 1970s, a killer stalked the streets of Atlanta, Georgia, abducting and murdering young Black kids. The city was paralyzed with fear and theories abounded on the identity and motivation of the killer. But when a suspect was finally apprehended, it wasn’t who anyone expected.
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From 1979-1981, a killer terrorized Atlanta, Georgia, murdering innocent children. A suspect was eventually apprehended, charged and sentenced, but many believe that the real killer (or killers) got away with murder and may still be out somewhere in the city, waiting to strike again. This, is the tr…From 1979-1981, a killer terrorized Atlanta, Georgia, murdering innocent children. A suspect was eventually apprehended, charged and sentenced, but many believe that the real killer (or killers) got away with murder and may still be out somewhere in the city, waiting to strike again. This, is the tragic tale of the Atlanta Child Murders. And you're listening, to MURDER IN AMERICA.
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Join host Ryan Kraus for a fascinating evolutionary excursion into the warped mind of serial killer Wayne Williams, the primary suspect in the mysterious Atlanta Child Murders that haunted America from 1979 - 1981.
It's been two and a half years of terror. 28 young black children have vanished and later been found dead in and Around Atlanta. When a man is pulled over at 3 am, after tossing something that sounded like a body off the side of a bridge, the police finally have a suspect. Who is this man? Is he the…It's been two and a half years of terror. 28 young black children have vanished and later been found dead in and Around Atlanta. When a man is pulled over at 3 am, after tossing something that sounded like a body off the side of a bridge, the police finally have a suspect. Who is this man? Is he the real killer? A scapegoat? Are Atlanta's children finally safe again?
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From 1979 - 1981, a string of murder of black children terrorized the city of Atlanta, igniting terror and frustration from a community that increasingly feels neglected. Is it the work of the KKK or a cold blooded serial killer? After years of dead ends, the police get creative and stop a man on a …From 1979 - 1981, a string of murder of black children terrorized the city of Atlanta, igniting terror and frustration from a community that increasingly feels neglected. Is it the work of the KKK or a cold blooded serial killer? After years of dead ends, the police get creative and stop a man on a bridge just after 3 am. Did he just dump a body? Could he be their guy?
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We are BACK! This week, Jaymie covers the unsolved death Daris Brown. Jessica covers the first part of the Atlanta Child Murders.
Be sure to tune in on Wednesday for our screen recap of the first episode of Unsolved Mysteries (Netflix).
Jessica's Source:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atlanta_mu…We are BACK! This week, Jaymie covers the unsolved death Daris Brown. Jessica covers the first part of the Atlanta Child Murders.
Be sure to tune in on Wednesday for our screen recap of the first episode of Unsolved Mysteries (Netflix).
Hello hotties! This week, Jaymie discusses the recent case of missing 8-year old Relisha Rudd from the Washington D.C. area. Jessica discusses the first two Black children found in the string of killings known as the Atlanta Child Murders.
Jessica has also opened an Etsy shop. You can find her on I…Hello hotties! This week, Jaymie discusses the recent case of missing 8-year old Relisha Rudd from the Washington D.C. area. Jessica discusses the first two Black children found in the string of killings known as the Atlanta Child Murders.
Jessica has also opened an Etsy shop. You can find her on IG at @emandiver or shop at etsy.com/shop/emandiver.
Jaymie's source:
https://www.reddit.com/r/UnresolvedMysteries/comments/f3lcaj/five_years_since_relisha_rudd_an_8yr_old_black/
Jessica's sources:
https://allthatsinteresting.com/atlanta-child-murders
https://www.hbo.com/atlantas-missing-and-murdered-the-lost-children/timeline-of-eventsmore
Retired agent Dr. John Glover, Ph.D., who became Executive Assistant Director, one of three direct reports to the FBI Director and highest-ranking African American in the FBI, reviews the Atlanta Child Murders case. As Special Agent in Charge of the Atlanta Division, he oversaw the FBI investigation…Retired agent Dr. John Glover, Ph.D., who became Executive Assistant Director, one of three direct reports to the FBI Director and highest-ranking African American in the FBI, reviews the Atlanta Child Murders case. As Special Agent in Charge of the Atlanta Division, he oversaw the FBI investigation of the killings of black youths in Atlanta and led the joint state-federal task force, which resulted in the arrest and conviction of Wayne Williams.
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In Atlanta, Georgia over a two year period between the summer of 1979 through the spring of 1981 there was a killer striking with an unheard of frequency. At least 28 African-American children and young adults were killed. This series of murd…The Atlanta Child Murders ////// 56
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In Atlanta, Georgia over a two year period between the summer of 1979 through the spring of 1981 there was a killer striking with an unheard of frequency. At least 28 African-American children and young adults were killed. This series of murders is sometimes called the Atlanta Child Murders. When it comes to criminal investigations we often hear how "it's not like it is on tv" yet this case was different, very different because it truly was a lot like how you would see a case work out on tv. The Atlanta Murders has all of the necessary attributes of a really good mystery and movie like investigative drama. An unknown person or persons is killing a major cities African-American youth sometimes at the rate of two or three a month and remains undetected despite the police's best efforts. The FBI and BCI units are called in. They even assembled a group of "Super Cops" from all over the country to come to Atlanta and lend their expertise. When the killer is finally caught it turns out to be one of the cities' own, a native. Then years after Wayne Williams is convicted of the murders some would come forward and wonder just how guilty is he and was he in fact responsible for all of the murders?
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