Wayne Williams | World's Most Evil Killers

True Crime Files

  • Aug 19, 2026
  • 44:13
  • Full Episode

Dozens of Atlanta youths disappeared and were later found murdered, terrorizing the community. Wayne became the prime suspect, denying involvement even as forensic evidence mounted.

An in-depth look at the lives and crimes of some of the world's most evil killers, including Jeffrey Dahmer, Richard Ramirez, Cary Stayner, Leonard Lake, Dorothea Puente and more.

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Brief Summary

The episode details the Atlanta Child Murders and Wayne Williams' conviction for two of the killings.

Key points

  • The Killer Among Us. Investigators believed a lone killer was responsible, living among the community.
  • The Atlanta Child Murders Begin. In July 1979, two teenagers went missing, marking the start of a tragic series of events.
  • Community Outcry. As the murders continued, families demanded more attention from the police.
  • FBI Involvement. The FBI was called in to assist as the situation escalated.
  • Bridge Surveillance. Police set up surveillance on bridges, hoping to catch the killer in the act.
  • Wayne Williams' Polygraph Test. The chief examiner reveals shocking results linking Williams to the murders.

Episode highlights

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