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The Atlanta Child Murders

5.819851 seasonTV SeriesDrama

The Atlanta Child Murders is a TV miniseries that aired on February 10 and 12, 1985 on CBS. Inspired by true events, the miniseries examines the so-called "Atlanta child murders" of the late 1970s and early 1980s.

DirectorJohn Erman
WriterAbby Mann
ProducersGerald Rafshoon·Abby Mann

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Seasons & Episodes

E1
Episode 1
Feb 10, 1985 8.0
E2
Episode 2
Feb 12, 1985 6.0

Cast · Directed by John Erman

JRJason Robards
Jason Robards
Alvin Binder
JJJames Earl Jones
James Earl Jones
Major Walker
RTRip Torn
Rip Torn
Lewis Slaton
MFMorgan Freeman
Morgan Freeman
Ben Shelter
CLCalvin Levels
Calvin Levels
Wayne Williams
LMLynne Moody
Lynne Moody
Selena Cobb
RDRuby Dee
Ruby Dee
Faye Williams
GFGloria Foster
Gloria Foster
Camille Bell
PBPaul Benjamin
Paul Benjamin
Homer Williams
ARAndrew Robinson
Andrew Robinson
Jack Mallard
CAChristopher Allport
Christopher Allport
Larry Peterson
GBGuy Boyd
Guy Boyd
Mike Edwards

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How many seasons are in The Atlanta Child Murders?

The Atlanta Child Murders has 1 season in total (2 episodes). The series concluded in 1985.

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Yes — all 2 episodes across 1 season of The Atlanta Child Murders are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of The Atlanta Child Murders?

No — The Atlanta Child Murders ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.

Is The Atlanta Child Murders based on a true story?

Yes — The Atlanta Child Murders is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).