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Forces of Evil /// True Crime Garage

March 02, 2026 / 01:11

This episode covers a series of violent crimes in Columbus, Georgia, during 1977, focusing on break-ins, robberies, auto theft, and the sexual assaults and murders of six elderly women.

The discussion highlights the specific area of Wynnton, which was upscale yet suddenly faced an alarming increase in crime. The community's response to the unsolved cases is also examined.

Key events include the nature of the crimes and the impact on the local residents, who were left feeling unsafe and on high alert.

TLDR

A series of violent crimes in Columbus, Georgia, in 1977 targeted elderly women, creating fear in the upscale Wynnton district.

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[music] [music] >> Columbus, Georgia In the latter part of 1977 a series of terrifying crimes started to

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occur in the Wynnton 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 these crimes

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remain unsolved, the community was on high alert. The crimes were break-ins, robberies,

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auto theft but also a very specific type of crime. Sexual assaults and the rapes and

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murders of six elderly women.

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Episode Highlights

Terrifying Crimes in Columbus
In late 1977, a series of violent crimes shook the Wynnton district of Columbus, Georgia.
“The sudden outburst and uptick in thefts and violence was highly unusual.”
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March 02, 2026

Episode Quotes

The community was on high alert.
Forces of Evil /// True Crime Garage
A very specific type of crime.
Forces of Evil /// True Crime Garage

Key Moments

Crime Wave00:21
Community Alarm00:50
Elderly Victims01:04