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Atlanta Panel Probes Causes of Citys Homicide Wave
A convicted killer testifies at a public hearing on Atlanta s high murder rate. He recounts a 1970 shooting born from self loathing and rage after a heroin habit and dealer shortchanging him. Panel members note police can do little to prevent most slayings. community factors loom large.
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Atlanta
James McGovern
Georgia State Crime Commission
Vietnam
U.S
J. E. Lowery
Sam Massell
John Inman