People were dying across Birmingham and no one knew why. By the end of 2024, Birmingham shattered a homicide record that stood since 1933.
Then investigators started connecting the dots.
6 On Your Side Investigates takes you inside one of the most significant criminal cases in Birmingham, Alabama's modern history: 18 murders, nearly 130 state charges, a 59-count federal indictment and an alleged organized crime operation that prosecutors say ran for years.
This episode unravels the case with original reporting, court documents and the people who covered it from day one.
May 12th, 2026, 12:51 am
6 On Your Side Investigates
Unraveling Birmingham's Deadliest Year
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Published May 12th, 2026, 12:51 am
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People were dying across Birmingham and no one knew why. By the end of 2024, Birmingham shattered a homicide record that stood since 1933.
Then investigators started connecting the dots.
6 On Your Side Investigates takes you inside one of the most significant criminal cases in Birmingham, Alabama's modern history: 18 murders, nearly 130 state charges, a 59-count federal indictment and an alleged organized crime operation that prosecutors say ran for years.
This episode unravels the case with original reporting, court documents and the people who covered it from day one.
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6 On Your Side Investigates
Go inside the biggest local cases, from crime scene to courtroom. Your host, Investigative Reporter Jenn Horton walks listeners through investigations and how cases move through the justice system with exclusive content and expert interviews. If you want to go beyond the headline, this is where the story continues.
