A quiet Georgia high school becomes the site of the deadliest school shooting in the state’s history — after a series of warnings were missed.

On September 4, 2024, a mass shooting at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia left four people dead and multiple others wounded. The suspect, a 14-year-old student who had been enrolled at the school for less than a week, surrendered shortly after the attack. Days later, in a shocking development, his father was also arrested and charged in connection with the crime.

In this episode, we examine what led up to the Apalachee High School shooting, including prior threats reported to authorities, breakdowns in communication between law enforcement and school officials, and the warning signs that went unheeded. We also explore the unprecedented charges filed against the suspect’s father — and what this case could mean for accountability in future school shootings.

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