The Atlanta Child Murders (2019)

Season 1

While touting itself as a mecca for progressive expansion, early 1980s Atlanta has a dark secret. Over two years, at least twenty-nine black children, teens, and young adults have been systematically abducted and murdered from low income neighborhoods. As the mothers of the victims beg law enforcement to take action, the investigation languishes while the country looks on. Suspects include the KKK, the police and known pedophiles. The nightmare is seemingly over when Wayne Williams, a young black man, is arrested and the majority of the crimes are attributed to him. But was he simply a scapegoat? In this 3-part special we explore the case from those closest to it while highlighting the enduring questions surrounding this tragic chapter in Atlanta's history.

Released March 23, 2019 Episode 60 min 14+

Genres: Crime, Documentary

Keywords: mdblist.imdb-tv-mini-series, imdb.tv-mini-series

Watch Providers: Tubi TV, Spectrum On Demand, Discovery +, Discovery+ Amazon Channel, Philo YouTube TV

Production Companies: Jupiter Entertainment, Will Packer Productions

Network: Investigation Discovery

Country: United States
Languages: English

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S1E1 - Into The Woods

From 1979 to 1981, a string of murders of black children are terrorizing the city of Atlanta, igniting terror and frustration from a community that feels increasingly neglected. But is it the work of the KKK or a cold-blooded serial killer?

March 23, 2019, midnight

S1E2 - The Devil's Code

As the weeks pass, young black males are killed with horrifying frequency. An inventive tactic finally gives law enforcement their first real lead with suspect Wayne Williams, but will they have enough to arrest him?

March 23, 2019, midnight

S1E3 - The Requiem

After an intense investigation, Wayne Williams goes on trial for one of the most notorious murder cases in Atlanta's history. The public struggles with the question of Williams's guilt. He is convicted but was justice truly served for the families?

March 23, 2019, midnight

Network: Investigation Discovery

Episode Runtime: 60 min.

Season Runtime: 60 min.

Released: March 23, 2019

Last Air Date: March 23, 2019, midnight

Status: Ended

Certification: TV-14 / 14+

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