The Atlanta Child Murders

The Atlanta Child Murders

Documentary 2019

Available on Prime Video, discovery+

Profiling the horrific Atlanta Child Murders and subsequent official investigation. This special exposes the lingering accusations and evidence that give new life to decades-old, suppressed theories outlining the true men responsible for the murders.

Documentary 2019

14+

Starring Dion Graham

EPISODE 1

Into the Woods

A string of black children are murdered in Atlanta between 1979 and 1981, igniting terror and frustration in a community that feels increasingly neglected.

41 min · Feb 22, 2021 14+
EPISODE 2

The Devil's Work

As weeks pass, young black males are being killed with horrifying frequency; an inventive tactic finally gives law enforcement personnel their first real lead pointing to a suspect named Wayne Williams.

41 min · Feb 22, 2021 14+
EPISODE 3

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' guilt.

41 min · Feb 22, 2021 14+

Dion Graham

Narrator
John Erman

Director
Will Packer

Producer
Harrison Land

Producer
Allison Wallach

Producer

About

The Atlanta Child Murders

DOCUMENTARY

Profiling the horrific Atlanta Child Murders and subsequent official investigation. This special exposes the lingering accusations and evidence that give new life to decades-old, suppressed theories outlining the true men responsible for the murders.

Information

Studio: Investigation Discovery
Released: 2019
Rated: 14+

Languages

Original Audio: English (United States)
Audio and Subtitles: English (United States) (AAC, CC)

Accessibility

: Closed captions (CC) refer to subtitles in the available language with the addition of relevant non-dialogue information.