American Criminal Season 24 - Domestic Terror: The Hunt for Eric Rudolph

American Criminal Season 24 - Domestic Terror: The Hunt for Eric Rudolph

May 7, 2026 · 2 min · Season 24

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This episode explores the rise of Eric Rudolph, a homegrown terrorist responsible for the Atlanta Olympic bombing and his motivations rooted in religion and conspiracy theories.

On July 27th, 1996, the Atlanta Olympic Games were in full swing when a bomb exploded in the middle of a crowded park. When the dust settled, two people were dead and over a hundred were injured. As investigators scrambled for answers, they had no idea that this campaign of terror was just beginning. On this season of American Criminal: The making of a homegrown terrorist. How a twisted stew of religion, conspiracy theories, and army training fed the evil tendencies of Eric Rudolph’s mind. Don’t miss the new season of American Criminal – Domestic Terror: The Hunt for Eric Rudolph beginning May 14th. Listen to American Criminal - Domestic Terror: The Hunt for Eric Rudolph wherever you get your podcasts, or to get early, ad-free access to the entire season first, subscribe in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or at Americancriminal.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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