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Atlanta Murders #276370

CBS Evening News for Saturday, Mar 07, 1981
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(Studio) Atlanta newspaper said recipient of 2 letters purporting to be written by killer of large number of Atlanta black children. Portion of letter mentioning Sammy Davis, Junior, and Frank Sinatra benefit concert quoted.
REPORTER: Bob Schieffer

(Atlanta, Georgia) Body of latest victim Curtis Walker said found in DeKalb Cnty. Police jurisdictional dispute noted. Mayor Maynard Jackson quoted. [Curtis uncle Melvin MURRAY and aunt Odessa TATE - comment with regard to murders.] [Bro. Tony WALKER - comments.] Darron Glass said only child now listed as missing.
REPORTER: Sam Ford

Reporter(s):
Ford, Sam;
Schieffer, Bob
Duration:
00:02:30

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