Wayne Williams was convicted of the murders of two young adults in 1982, supposedly bringing an end to the reign of terror of the “Atlanta Monster.” But the cases of at least 27 other missing or murdered African American children were abruptly closed in the aftermath of his conviction, leaving the surviving families with little peace, and no semblance of closure. We spoke with three of the Directors of HBO’s new series, “Atlanta’s Missing and Murdered: The Lost Children” - about their experience creating the new groundbreaking series, and what new light they hope to shed on the now 40-year-old cases. Their investigation uncovered shocking details of evidence tampering, perjury, and widespread cover-up at the highest levels of government and law enforcement. 

Special thanks to award-winning Directors Sam Pollard, Maro Chermayeff, and Joshua Bennett for participating in this episode. 

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Written/Audio Sources: 

• Wayne Williams 1980s Footage
• Did Wayne Williams kill anyone?
• Fiber evidence leads to arrest
• Atlanta’s Missing and Murdered Children
• HBO - Timeline of Events
• Convicted killer Wayne Williams discusses the Atlanta children murders
• Atlanta Missing and Murdered Children Press Conference
• A powerful explosion blew out part of a daycare...
• Atlanta’s Missing and Murdered

Atlanta's Missing and Murdered: The Lost Children (HBO Series Page)

From 1981: Wayne Williams is charged in Nathaniel Cater’s slaying

This Day in Georgia History - May 22, 1981

5 things to know about the Atlanta Child Murders

SAM POLLARD

Who is Wayne Williams And What Is His Connection To The Atlanta Child Murders?

A powerful explosion blew out part of a daycare…

Maro Chermayeff

Josh Bennett

 

Music & Sound Effect Sources

• Opening Track: “No Sleep for Old Bones” by These Old Bones
• Closing Track: “The Vanished” by John Barzetti

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