Atlanta's Missing and Murdered: The Lost Children Season 1 Episode 3 Part 3
- TVMA
- April 19, 2020
- 52 min
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7.6 (90)
Atlanta's Missing and Murdered: The Lost Children is a docuseries that explores the tragic cases of missing and murdered children in Atlanta during the late 1970s and early 1980s. The series features never-before-seen footage and interviews with those directly involved in the case.
Episode 3, titled "Part 3," delves deeper into the investigation of the missing and murdered children. As the death toll continues to rise, tensions between the community and law enforcement grow. The families of the victims begin to question the effectiveness of the investigation and whether the police are doing enough to solve the case.
The episode takes a closer look at the community's response to the crisis, including the formation of The Black and White Men Together alliance, which brought together black and white men in the community to patrol the streets and protect children. The alliance was formed in response to the perceived lack of action from the police and government.
The episode also explores the role of the media in covering the case. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, the city's largest newspaper, came under fire for their coverage of the case, which many felt was sensationalistic and biased against the black community. The episode examines the impact of the media's coverage on the investigation and the community.
As the investigation continues, new leads emerge, including a potential suspect. But with so many victims and a lack of concrete evidence, the investigation proves to be challenging. The episode highlights the emotional toll the case takes on those involved and the families of the victims.
Overall, "Part 3" provides a deeper understanding of the complex web of factors that contributed to the tragedy in Atlanta. It sheds light on the community's response to the crisis, the media's role in shaping the narrative, and the challenges faced by law enforcement in solving the case. The episode leaves viewers questioning whether justice will ever truly be served for the lost children of Atlanta.