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Atlanta Murders #275901

CBS Evening News for Tuesday, Mar 10, 1981
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(Studio) Current focus of police in Atlanta, Georgia, in effort to solve murders of black children reported; tonight's benefit concert by Frank Sinatra and Sammy Davis, Junior, mentioned.
REPORTER: Dan Rather

(Atlanta, Georgia) psychological impact of murders on city examined; films shown. Econ. disparity of residents outlined. [CHILDREN - discuss situation.] [School psychologist Emily STINSON - thinks parents, include self, unconsciously project their fears onto children.] Criticism of city administration noted. [Victim's mother Camille BELL - contends cases are looked at from perspective of caste system.] [Mayor Maynard JACKSON - responds.] Reaction to deaths of black children in explosion at day care center recalled. [City council spokesperson Arthur LANGFORD - thinks community search efforts help cut tension.] [FAMILY - express their fear.] Emotional damage discussed.
REPORTER: Ed Bradley

Reporter(s):
Bradley, Ed;
Rather, Dan
Duration:
00:05:30

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