Centennial Olympic Park Bombing
Why did celebration turn into chaos?
4.7 (13)
50 mins
Explore the story of the Centennial Olympic Park bombing in Atlanta, and how a pipe bomb exploded during the Summer Olympics, killing and injuring spectators gathered in the park. Also learn how the attack led to a years-long manhunt.
Ep 1:
The Night the Park Exploded
A festive Olympic night turns deadly when a pipe bomb rips through Centennial Park—and the security guard who saved lives becomes the FBI's chief suspect.
Ep 2:
From Hero to Hunted Overnight
A leaked headline and a fake "training video" ambush transform Richard Jewell into America's most hated man, as agents raid his home and late-night hosts mock his mother.
Discussions (10)
Walter
Level 9 · 3 mo agoI was really surprised to learn an AJC reporter got the biggest scoop of the decade just by chatting up a source over drinks. They ruined a man over bar talk.
Ronald
Level 5 · 3 mo agoWait... she got the scoop over drinks? that reporter did a lot more than just chat him up.
Beau
Level 6 · 3 mo agoYeah I looked it up he was never even arrested
