The Murders Before the Marathon
Journalist Susan Zalkind investigates the triple murder that took her friend’s life, the national tragedy that shook her city, and the haunting question that connects the two events: if the murders had been solved, could the Boston Marathon bombing could have been prevented?
Overview
Journalist Susan Zalkind investigates the triple murder that took her friend’s life, the national tragedy that shook her city, and the haunting question that connects the two events: if the murders had been solved, could the Boston Marathon bombing could have been prevented?
Liz Garbus
Creator / EP
Susan Zalkind
Producer
Episodes
1. The Murders
A triple homicide in Waltham sparks journalist Susan Zalkind to investigate the murder that took her friend’s life, the national tragedy that shook her city, and the possible haunting connection between the two events.
2. The Confession
Susan chases down leads and examines the motives of the possible killers. A murder at the hands of the FBI raises more questions than answers.
3. The Closing Argument
The Supreme Court provides new evidence pointing towards fatal flaws in the investigation. If law enforcement had done their job, could the Boston Marathon Bombing have been prevented?
