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The hunt for and capture of Eric Rudolph


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Rudolph hunt, capture had an impact on community

Eric Robert Rudolph might not be a saint, said Sarah and Rodney Anderson, but he's not guilty of all those sins. They don't believe he's entirely responsible for the two people killed and more than 100 wounded when nail-laden homemade bombs ripped through sites in Atlanta and Birmingham, Ala., from 1996 through 1998.

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Map of where Rudolph was captured (PDF format)
Video of victim's reaction (Courtesy of WXIA-TV, Atlanta)
Video of police news conference (Courtesy of WXIA-TV, Atlanta)
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Audio clips from journalists
CITIZEN-TIMES.com Eric Rudolph Story Archive
FBI Most Wanted: Eric Rudolph

On March 8, 1998, the C-T had this quote in its Rudolph coverage:

"The FBI is keeping it pretty hush," said Chris West, the assistant police chief of Andrews. "We could have given them help with the terrain, shown them spots they need to check out - caves, caverns, old mountain homes. But they haven't asked us."

West says it won't be federal agents and their big-city credentials who flush out Rudolph, who many believe is hiding in the area's abundant forest, perhaps with help from others.

"It's going to be us that finds him," he said. "We know what to look for. When the feds start pulling out of here, we're going to get him."

Rudolph to appear in court in Asheville
In what will likely be a typical first federal court appearance Monday by an atypical suspect, Eric Robert Rudolph will have a chance to contest his identity. [more]
'Shameless gawkers' invade quiet of Murphy
Well into her third or fourth hour outside the Murphy courthouse Sunday, Becky Ramey's face is glowing pink from the sunshine. [more]
Slain man's widow says manhunt officers kept word
RALEIGH - Felecia Sanderson, whose police officer husband was killed in the 1998 women's clinic bombing in Birmingham, Ala., said officers promised her they would never stop looking for bombing suspect Eric Robert Rudolph. [more]
Column: Officer deserves accolades, reward and thanks
Man, what a day you had. There you are at 4:30 a.m. Saturday in Murphy doing the job you always dreamed of, following the routine of just being a 21-year-old rookie cop on night patrol and - boom! You find Eric Robert Rudolph. [more]
Journalists wait for news, a glimpse of Rudolph
As coffee cups spilled out of overflowing trashcans Sunday and the hum of satellite trucks filled the air, reporters who had flocked into Murphy were tired.
[more]
Rudolph action step by step
Dozens of investigators, including FBI forensics experts and agents from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, join local police, deputies and federal agents in Murphy. The FBI set up a command post at a National Guard armory. [more]
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U.S. District Court Arrest Warrant
The Oct 14, 1998 warrant for the arrest of Rudolph, issued by the United States District Court in the Northern District of Georgia, outlining the charges relating to the three bombing incidents. (PDF 145k)

U.S. District Court Criminal Complaint
The Oct 14, 1998 criminal complaint issued against Eric Rudolph by the U.S. District Court. (PDF 145k)
Rudolph action step by step
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