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The Atlanta Child Killer: The Inside Story of How Wayne Williams Terrorized a City and Killed Dozens of Kids
Wayne Williams was one of the most prolific Black serial killers in America. He was connected to two dozen of the Atlanta Children Murder cases.
Four Jail Contractors Charged in Alleged Cell Phone and Chicken Pot Pie Sex Scandal at Atlanta Jail: Sheriff
Four jail security contractors at a jail in Georgia face charges for smuggling contraband for inmates, according to authorities.
Hidden Harvest: Over One Ton of Meth Worth $3 Million Found in Celery at Atlanta Farmer's Market
The DEA Atlanta seized over a ton of meth worth $3 million hidden in a celery shipment at a farmer's market, the largest meth bust in history, officials said.
Arrest Made in 1990 Georgia Double Homicide Following Rape Kit DNA Match: Prosecutors
A decades-old rape kit helped link a Georgia man’s DNA to the fatal stabbings of two people in their Atlanta apartment in 1990, according to authorities.
Arizona Man Suspected of Plotting Mass Shooting at Bad Bunny Concert to Incite Race War
An Arizona man has been indicted after he was allegedly planning a mass shooting at a Bad Bunny concert to 'incite a race war,' officials said.
Feline Fiasco: Atlanta Man Calls 911 to Report Dirty Cat Litter Box — 'This House Is Stank'
An Atlanta man called 911 to report his neighbor's stinky cat litter box and police want to remind people 911 is for emergencies.
Atlanta Cop Accused of Killing Lyft Driver He Believed Was Recruiting Him Into ‘Gay Fraternity’: Affidavit
A former police officer in Atlanta allegedly shot his Lyft driver to death over his fear of being recruited into a 'gay fraternity,' officials said.
Snack Attack: Atlanta Resident Phones 911 to Place Hot Wings Order
Atlanta Police shared a reminder that calling 911 is for emergencies only, not for ordering hot wings.
Atlanta Man Beats Girlfriend’s 6-Year-Old Son to Death, Causes 'Massive Internal Bleeding': Police
6-year-old Atlanta boy found unresponsive at fire station. Now, police say his mother's boyfriend charged with his murder.
The Atlanta Child Killer: How Serial Killer Wayne Williams Was Finally Brought to Justice
In Atlanta, bodies of children and a few adults started to pile up in the late 1970s and early 1980s. A hunt then unfolded for Black serial killer Willie Williams.
Man Discovers 20 Tons of 'Prepper' Supplies Stashed in 1980s Doomsday Bunker He Bought in Montana
An Atlanta man wanted to create a home in Montana. He wound up unexpectedly ready to be a “prepper" with a bunker.
Live Horses, Sporadic Gunfire Created Havoc at ‘Illegal Strip Club’ Run by Squatters in Atlanta Home, Neighbors Say
A group of men were squatting in an Atlanta home and being nuisance neighbors before they were arrested.
Woman Accused of Stabbing Taxi Driver, Delta Employee and Officer at Atlanta Airport Faces Judge
A woman has been arrested after she allegedly went on a knife-wielding attack, stabbing three people at Atlanta airport, officials said.
Atlanta Mother Shoots Her 17-Year-Old Son After They Get Into Fight Over Video Game, Cops Say
A mother in Atlanta shot her 17-year-old son multiple times after they got into an argument over a video game console, police said.
A Wounded Man Sought Treatment at an Atlanta Hospital. He Left in Cuffs with a Murder Charge, Cops Say.
A man in Atlanta went to the hospital for gunshot wounds. Police say he left the hospital in cuffs, charged with murder.
Teenager Arrested in Connection with Fatal Shooting of Trans Documentary Star
Police in Georgia arrested a suspect in the murder of the transgender star of the documentary Kokomo City, officials announced.
‘Senseless And Inexcusable’: Man Arrested In Connection With Death Of Grandmother Who Interrupted Car Theft
A man arriving home for the holidays discovered his elderly mother murdered at her Atlanta residence in a gated community, authorities said.
Atlanta Man Accused Of Murder After Killing Stranger He Found Sleeping In His Home
A man was arrested after he killed a stranger who he discovered sleeping in a bed inside his Atlanta home. The shooting did not fall under stand-your-ground laws.
Accused Child Killer Nabbed At Airport Trying To Board Plane Out Of State, Authorities Say
A man accused of killing a child during a domestic dispute in Atlanta was arrested trying to board a plane out of state, police said. The victim was 7 years old.
Suspect ‘Desperate For Transportation’ While Fleeing Cops Shot Man During Fatal Carjacking, Police Claim
A suspect that was so “desperate for transportation” he fatally shot a man during a hijacking in Atlanta has been apprehended in Alabama, authorities said.
Weeks After A Teen Was Shot Dead At An Atlanta Strip Mall The Accused Killer Is Behind Bars
An Atlanta teen was shot and killed near a strip mall, police said. Now, a murder suspect is behind bars. But, police have not released a motive.
After 28 Years On The Run, Atlanta Murder Suspect Nabbed During Routine Traffic Stop
A man the FBI says was wanted in connection to a murder was arrested after 28 years on the run. The suspect allegedly killed a teen at an Atlanta train station.
Authorities Capture Teenager Accused Of Murdering Man during ‘Targeted Robbery’ In Atlanta
A Georgia man accused of killing a father of two during an armed robbery in Atlanta last April has been arrested, authorities said.
Man On A Date Opened Fire After A Dispute Over A Bowling Ball Killing A Woman, Cops Say
A man faces a murder charge after he shot a woman at an Atlanta fun center, police said. The shooting happened after a dispute over a bowling ball.
20-year-old gunned down in Atlanta, near the scene of another murder months earlier: report
A man has been arrested in connection to the shooting of a 20-year-old victim in Atlanta. Police have not released a motive for the alleged murder.
Two men arrested for murder, another on run one week after drive-by shooting near downtown Atlanta: Cops
One week after a drive-by shooting claimed the life of a man in Atlanta, police have taken two of three suspects into custody for felony murder, police said.
Suspect arrested almost two weeks after victim found fatally shot, police say
A suspect has been arrested in connection to the fatal shooting of a man found shot to death at the end of February in Atlanta, authorities said.
Suspect accused of killing 72-year-old taxi driver during Atlanta carjacking
Authorities have apprehended the man accused of fatally shooting an elderly taxi driver during a carjacking and stealing his vehicle, Atlanta police said.
Man charged with shooting death of security guard at Atlanta hookah bar, police say
A murder suspect in Georgia is in custody after he allegedly fatally shot a security guard at an Atlanta hookah bar, police said. He was charged with murder.
Man allegedly involved in two murder cases in the span of months has been arrested in Atlanta
A man has been arrested in connection with a murder in Atlanta after being on the run since January. Five months earlier, he was wanted for another murder in the city.
Man shot and killed construction worker in Atlanta after dispute about noise, cops say
A man has been charged with murder and aggravated assault after he allegedly shot at construction workers in Atlanta over a noise dispute, one was killed.
'Caught in the wrong place at the wrong time': Atlanta police arrest suspect in shooting of baby
A 6-month-old baby was shot while in the car in Atlanta, police said. Officials said the victim was caught in the crossfire and one of the suspects has been arrested.
Women killed after being thrown from moving vehicle, driver charged with her murder: cops
An Atlanta woman was thrown out of a moving vehicle, causing her death. Now, police say the driver of the vehicle has been charged with murder.
Police identify suspect in 1995 cold case murder of schoolgirl who was sexually assaulted, shot twice in face
Georgia investigators have identified a suspect in the 1995 cold-case sexual assault and murder of a 14-year-old girl in Atlanta. The suspect died last year.
Suspect spotted wearing surgical gloves as he left the apartment where he killed a couple, cops say
A couple was stabbed to death in their Atlanta apartment on Nov. 22. A suspect has been arrested in connection to the murder, police announced.
Off-duty Atlanta cop shot trying to stop robbers 41 years ago. His murder remains unsolved.
An off-duty Atlanta police officer was shot and killed trying to stop a grocery store robbery 41 years ago. His murder remains a cold-case decades later.
Argument between roommates turns deadly, suspect charged with murder, police say
An argument between roommates in Atlanta allegedly turned deadly, as the suspect has been arrested and charged with murder in the death of his roommate.
Georgia man on probation for child molestation accused of kidnapping and murdering Atlanta rapper's girlfriend
A man has been indicted on charges of murder and rape of an Atlanta rapper's girlfriend, according to a report. The suspect is now being held in jail.
Travel nurse in Atlanta accused of sexual assault of two patients, police say
A travel nurse working in Atlanta has been arrested for sexual assault of two patients at Emory University Hospital Midtown, police announced.
Murder suspect spent days running from the cops, but he couldn't outrun the ones on bicycles
A murder suspect was taken into custody by bicycle cops in Atlanta. Cops say the murder took place in a hotel with an "edged weapon," and it was domestic violence.
Woman who ‘lived hard, played hard and unfortunately died hard’ allegedly pushed from moving Lamborghini, police say
A Georgia woman was discovered dead after she fell from a moving Lamborghini Huracan, and a man is under arrest, police said. The incident happened near Atlanta.
Car owner opens fire on teens breaking into his vehicle, killing one, cops say
Two teenagers in Atlanta attempted to rob a vehicle in a mall parking lot, police said. The owner caught them in the act and shot at them, killing one.
Atlanta woman charged with murder after shooting man in head inside apartment, cops say
An Atlanta man was shot in the head and died inside an apartment. Now, police say a 20-year-old Atlanta woman has been arrested and charged with his murder.
Ex-con allegedly kidnapped bartender returning from work before killing her: police
A Georgia man who was just released from prison is accused of the recent early morning murder of a woman returning home from work. The suspect was recently arrested.
Woman and dog killed while on late-night walk in Georgia park. ‘It’s a gruesome scene,’ police say
A woman found her wife who went for a late-night walk with their dog stabbed to death in a Georgia park in what police said was a grisly crime scene.
Man who opened fire on Asian spas in Atlanta area pleads guilty to some deaths. Here's why he took the deal.
The man who opened fire at three Atlanta area Asian spas pleaded guilty to some counts in connection to his spree. He could still face the death penalty.
Man shot to death at Atlanta transit station, suspect turns himself in to police
A man was shot to death at Atlanta transit station and one of the suspects has turned himself in, police said. The suspect surrendered after photos were released.
Atlanta woman accused of stealing $1 million worth of jewelry from man's hotel room safe
Atlanta Police say a woman stole $1 million in jewelry from a hotel. The victim was a man she met earlier in the night, according to officers.