How does an American become one of the FBI’s most wanted terrorists? Journalist Christof Putzel investigates the true story of Omar Hammami, the Alabama-born terrorist who joined Al-Shabaab in Somalia, in this serialized audio documentary podcast premiering December 2nd. 

Journalist Christof Putzel gets a mysterious message from a source he believes is already dead.

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Christof learns more about Omar's life in Al-Shabaab and has to decide how far he will go to get the story.

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Christof searches for answers in Alabama to uncover Omar's path to Al-Shabaab.

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Secrets about Omar come to light. And his conflict with Al-Shabaab takes a turn for the worse.

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Omar has disappeared, leaving behind a haunting audio recording.

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As Christof's access to Omar slips away, the circle of people tracking him expands.

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As Godane consolidates his power in Al-Shabaab, Omar flees to the forest.

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