The man police believe is responsible for a series of murders in Atlanta nearly 40 years ago, commonly referred to as the Atlanta child murders, says he's willing to cooperate with authorities as they launch a new investigation.
The suspect, Wayne Williams, released a statement from prison through his foundation “The Wayne Williams Freedom Project.”
“I just hope that not only will some answers come forth as far as the suspects and other suspects that are responsible for these terrible crimes, but I also hope that we can get to the bottom of the social conditions that led to this type of apathy in Atlanta, which continues today," Williams stated.
The 60-year-old is serving life in prison for killing two adult men in Atlanta in 1982. Police believe he's also responsible for the deaths of at least 25 African American children that occurred around the city’s Memorial Drive between 1979 and 1981.
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As CNN reported, police are re-examining the evidence to provide closure to the friends and families of the victims, not to vindicate Williams.
Williams expressed his appreciation to the mayor and the citizens of Atlanta for bringing this case back to light "in the interest of justice."
"And I say this not just in my behalf, but also for the families — who’ve never received, not even justice, but their due consideration and regards to the human rights of their children," he noted.
"You know the news media painted these kids to be street kids, thugs and all of that, which is not the case. I stand fully ready and willing to cooperate with any renewed investigation to find the truth on what happened with the purpose of straightening up any lies and misconceptions of my unjust conviction.”
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