The city was terrified. The truth was buried. This is the story they tried to forget.

Between 1979 and 1981, Atlanta became the haunting backdrop for one of the most chilling and heartbreaking serial murder cases in American history. Over two dozen African American children, teenagers, and young adults vanished—many never to return home.

Lost Innocence pulls back the curtain on the chaos, fear, and institutional failure that plagued a city in crisis. With meticulous research and powerful storytelling, Marissa Grant revisits the lives stolen, the families shattered, and the controversial investigation that left more questions than answers.

Was justice truly served? Or did the real killer—or killers—walk free?

In this gripping true crime narrative, you'll uncover:

• Intimate portraits of the victims and the communities impacted
• The controversial conviction of Wayne Williams—and the evidence that still sparks debate
• The media frenzy and political pressure that shaped the investigation
• New insights and chilling details that challenge the official story

Raw, emotional, and unflinching, Lost Innocence is more than a true crime book—it’s a tribute to the voices silenced and a call for the truth that was never fully uncovered.

Perfect for fans of The Cases That Haunt Us, Mindhunter, and I'll Be Gone in the Dark.