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Forces of Evil ////// Episode 354 /// Clip 1

December 02, 2022 / 00:50

This episode discusses the violent crimes in Columbus, Georgia, during 1977, focusing on the Winton District.

The narrative highlights the sudden increase in thefts and violence in an upscale area, which was unusual for the community.

Listeners learn about the impact of these unsolved crimes on the local residents, who were left feeling unsafe and on high alert.

The episode provides context about the specific location and the nature of the crimes, emphasizing the fear that gripped the community.

TLDR

In 1977, Columbus, Georgia, faced a surge of violent crimes in the upscale Winton District, leaving residents fearful and unsettled.

Episode

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[Music] thank you Columbus Georgia in the latter part of 1977 a series of terrifying crimes started to
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occur in the Winton District this is a small very specific area for these types of extremely violent crimes
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to be occurring the area itself was fairly upscale compared to some of the surrounding
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areas the sudden outburst and uptick in thefts and violence was highly unusual because
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these crimes remain unsolved the community was on high alert

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Episode Highlights

  • Terrifying Crimes in Columbus
    In late 1977, a series of violent crimes shocked the upscale Winton District.
    “The sudden outburst and uptick in thefts was highly unusual.”
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    December 02, 2022

Episode Quotes

  • The community was on high alert.
    Forces of Evil ////// Episode 354 /// Clip 1

Key Moments

  • Crime Surge00:16
  • Upscale Area00:31
  • Community Alert00:46