Manhunt — Deadly Games
The story of one of the largest and most complex manhunts on U.S. soil—the search for the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Park Bomber—and the media firestorm that consumed the life of Richard Jewell in its wake.
Richard Jewell, a security guard, became an unlikely hero at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics. He discovered a bomb, averting a catastrophe and saving countless lives. Yet, this act of heroism soon drew the intense attention of law enforcement, wh…
The FBI’s emerging “hero-bomber” theory ignited a media frenzy, quickly consuming Richard and his family. Simultaneously, within the ATF, a current of doubt persisted as the bombings continued unabated.
As Richard struggles against the scrutiny of the FBI and the relentless press, ATF Agent Embry pursues a serial bomber who is sowing fear across the Southeast. His investigation reveals a vital connection to the bombing that shattered the O…
The FBI zeroed in on serial bomber Eric Rudolph, initiating a relentless pursuit. Rudolph, however, vanished into the dense woods. Meanwhile, Richard and Watson unearthed compelling evidence, a discovery with the potential to clear Richard'…
The FBI’s pursuit of Eric spirals beyond their initial scope as local residents with anti-government sentiments, and Eric’s own family, mount resistance. Simultaneously, Richard finds himself compelled to grapple with his internal struggles…
Seen as a freedom fighter facing oppression, Eric draws the support of local militias, who turn their weapons against the FBI. As Embry deepens his investigation, he uncovers a truth about Eric's identity that contradicts his public persona…
Eric expertly plays upon the vulnerabilities of locals, militia groups, and even the FBI, meticulously orchestrating a significant counteroffensive. Simultaneously, Richard makes a calculated appearance on "60 Minutes," a high-stakes maneuv…
Agent Brennan of the FBI understood he must alter his approach fundamentally if he hoped to apprehend Eric and his associates, with Embry proving a key element in that pursuit. Meanwhile, in Atlanta, Kathy Scruggs found herself confronting …
Brennan and Embry, with no recourse left, approached a formidable leader of the local militia, laying bare the truth concerning Eric and imploring them to embrace unity and the strength of moral conviction.
Empty of companionship and weakened by hunger, Eric is at last taken into custody. Yet with the day of his trial – and Richard’s potential acquittal – drawing near, he harbors a further, perilous secret for those who uphold the law.
