Atlanta Child Murders
Atlanta Child Murders Case
CLASSIFICATION: Serial Homicide
LOCATION
Atlanta, Georgia
TIME PERIOD
1979-1981
VICTIMS
28 confirmed
Between July 1979 and May 1981, a series of at least 28 murders, primarily targeting African-American children and young adults, occurred in the Atlanta metropolitan area. Wayne Williams was arrested and convicted for two adult murders, serving two consecutive life sentences, but he has not been charged in connection with the child murders, which remain officially unsolved. In March 2019, the Atlanta police reopened the investigation in hopes of utilizing new technology to resolve the outstanding cases.
Theories surrounding the Atlanta murders of 1979–1981 largely focus on Wayne Williams, who was convicted of two adult murders but is suspected of being responsible for many of the child murders as well. Speculation arises from the fact that the specific method of the killings ceased after his arrest, leading some to believe he may have been involved in more than the two cases for which he was convicted. Additionally, the reopening of the cases by Atlanta police in 2019 suggests that there may be unresolved theories or evidence that could lead to further convictions.
Atlanta Murders of 1979–1981
The Atlanta murders of 1979–1981, often referred to as the Atlanta Child Murders, represent a chilling series of at least 28 murders that unfolded in Atlanta, Georgia, over a harrowing two-year period from July 1979 to May 1981. Tragically, the victims were predominantly African-American children, adolescents, and young adults. The case is particularly infamous due to the arrest and conviction of Wayne Williams, a 23-year-old Atlanta native, who was found guilty of the murders of two adults and sentenced to two consecutive life terms.
Quick Facts
- Location: Atlanta, Fulton County, DeKalb County, Cobb County, Douglas County
- Date: July 21, 1979 – May 21, 1981
- Target: Children and young adults in the Atlanta metropolitan area
- Attack Type: Serial killing, kidnapping
- Deaths: 30 (though the exact number remains debated)
While Wayne Williams has been attributed with a number of the child murders, he has not been formally charged in those cases. He maintains his innocence, despite the fact that the specific style and manner of killings — primarily by chokehold strangulation — ceased after his arrest.
In a twist that adds layers to this already complex case, the Atlanta police reopened the investigation in March 2019 under the directive of Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, hoping that advancements in forensic technology might yield new leads. As of April 2025, no significant results have been made public.
Timeline of Murders
1979
July 21, 1979: The first victims are believed to be Edward Hope "Teddy" Smith, 14, and Alfred "Q" Evans, 13, who disappeared just four days apart. Their bodies were discovered in a wooded area on July 28; Smith had a gunshot wound to the upper back.
September 4, 1979: Milton Harvey, 14, goes missing while running an errand for his mother. His bicycle is found a week later, but his body isn’t recovered until November.
October 21, 1979: Yusuf Bell, 9, disappears after going to a store. A witness reported seeing him get into a blue car. His body is discovered on November 8 in an abandoned school, showing signs of blunt force trauma and strangulation.
1980
March 4, 1980: The first female victim, Angel Lenair, 12, goes missing. Her body is found six days later, with her hands bound and a pair of underwear stuffed in her mouth — the cause of death determined to be strangulation.
March 11, 1980: Jeffery Mathis, 11, vanishes while running an errand. His body is found nearly a year later, with the cause of death undetermined.
May 18, 1980: Eric Middlebrooks, 15, goes missing. His body is found the next day near an Atlanta bar, showing signs of blunt force trauma.
June 9, 1980: Christopher Richardson, 12, disappears on his way to a pool. His body is discovered in January 1981, along with another victim.
June 22, 1980: LaTonya Wilson, 7, is abducted from her home. Her body is found in October, too decomposed to determine cause of death.
June 23, 1980: Aaron Wyche, 10, is last seen getting into a blue Chevrolet. His body is found the next day, and the official cause of death is asphyxiation.
July 1980: Two more children, Anthony Carter and Earl Terrell, are murdered.
August 20, 1980: Clifford Jones, 13, disappears and is found dead the next day.
September 14, 1980: Darron Glass, 10, goes missing. His body has never been found.
October 9, 1980: Charles Stephens, 12, is found dead, with evidence of asphyxiation and unusual hair found on his body.
November 1, 1980: Aaron Jackson, 9, is discovered strangled.
November 30, 1980: Patrick Rogers, 16, goes missing. His body is recovered a week later from the Chattahoochee River.
1981
January 3, 1981: The year starts grimly with the disappearance of Lubie Geter, 14, whose body is found on February 5.
January 22, 1981: Terry Pue, 15, goes missing; authorities receive an anonymous tip about his body’s location.
February and March 1981: Six more bodies, including Eddie Duncan, 21, are discovered.
May 12, 1981: The body of William "Billy Star" Barrett, 17, is found. A witness reported seeing a black man near the scene just before the discovery.
May 22, 1981: Nathaniel Cater, 27, is last seen with Wayne Williams. His body is found shortly after, leading to Williams’ arrest.
Investigation and Arrest
Investigations faced significant delays, and more than 100 agents were tasked with handling the case as fear gripped the city. Parents kept children indoors, and curfews were imposed.
The FBI's predictions that the killer might dispose of victims in water led to surveillance of local bridges. On May 22, 1981, police heard a splash beneath a bridge and subsequently stopped a suspicious 1970 Chevrolet station wagon driven by Wayne Bertram Williams. During questioning, he claimed to be auditioning a woman named Cheryl Johnson, but police could not verify this.
On May 24, the body of Nathaniel Cater was found floating. Evidence collected included gloves and a 24-inch nylon cord in Williams’ car, resembling ligature marks found on other victims. Williams failed a polygraph test, although such results aren’t admissible in court.
Then, investigators discovered fibers from Williams' home matched those found on multiple victims. Witnesses also reported seeing him with Cater on the night of his disappearance. This mounting evidence led to Williams’ arrest on June 21, 1981, and he was indicted for first-degree murder in the deaths of Cater and Jimmy Ray Payne.
Trial
Jury selection began on December 28, 1981, with a diverse jury ultimately composed of nine women and three men. The trial commenced on January 6, 1982, presided over by Judge Clarence Cooper. Key evidence included fiber analysis linking Williams to the victims and witness testimonials indicating he had been with them.
However, the prosecution faced criticism for its handling of the case. Key FBI agents testified that the chances of the victims not having come into contact with Williams were “virtually impossible,” a statement that later raised concerns about the admissibility of the evidence. After 11 hours of deliberation, the jury found Williams guilty of the two murders, sentencing him to two consecutive life terms in Georgia's Hancock State Prison.
Later Developments
In 1986, investigative reports suggested potential involvement from the Ku Klux Klan in the murders. Allegations arose that Klan members may have been involved in the murders of Lubie Geter and others, with claims of a conspiratorial aim to incite racial violence.
In 2004, the investigation was reopened, particularly focusing on five victims. The inquiry was ultimately halted in 2006 due to a lack of new evidence.
In 2007, DNA testing on dog hair linked to Williams was attempted, although results were inconclusive. The testing indicated a match to his dog but could not definitively establish the source of the hair.
The investigation reignited in 2019 when Mayor Bottoms announced plans to retest evidence from the case; in 2021, they confirmed that DNA had been identified in two cases needing further analysis. Yet, as of December 2022, no results have been made public, leaving the families of the victims in a state of uncertainty.
As of 2019, Wayne Williams continues to assert his innocence.
Known Victims
Below is a partial list of known victims attributed to the Atlanta murders:
| Name | Age | Date of Disappearance | Cause of Death | Official Case Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edward Smith | 14 | July 21, 1979 | Gunshot wound to upper back | Unresolved |
| Alfred Evans | 13 | July 25, 1979 | Strangulation | Attributed to Williams; closed |
| Milton Harvey | 14 | September 4, 1979 | Undetermined | Unresolved |
| Yusuf Bell | 9 | October 21, 1979 | Strangulation | Attributed to Williams; closed |
| Angel Lenair | 12 | March 4, 1980 | Ligature strangulation | Unresolved |
| Jeffery Mathis | 11 | March 11, 1980 | Undetermined | Unresolved |
| Eric Middlebrooks | 15 | May 18, 1980 | Blunt-force trauma to the head | Attributed to Williams; closed |
| Christopher Richardson | 12 | June 9, 1980 | Strangulation | Attributed to Williams; closed |
| LaTonya Wilson | 7 | June 22, 1980 | Undetermined | Unresolved |
| Aaron Wyche | 10 | June 23, 1980 | Asphyxiation | Attributed to Williams; closed |
| Anthony Carter | 9 | July 6, 1980 | Multiple stab wounds | Attributed to Williams; closed |
| Earl Terrell | 10 | July 30, 1980 | Asphyxiation | Attributed to Williams; closed |
| Clifford Jones | 12 | August 20, 1980 | Ligature strangulation | Attributed to Williams; closed |
| Darron Glass | 10 | September 14, 1980 | Undetermined (body never found) | Unresolved |
| Charles Stephens | 12 | October 9, 1980 | Suffocation | Attributed to Williams; closed |
| Aaron Jackson | 9 | November 1, 1980 | Asphyxiation | Attributed to Williams; closed |
| Patrick Rogers | 16 | November 10, 1980 | Blunt-force trauma to the head | Attributed to Williams; closed |
| Lubie Geter | 14 | January 3, 1981 | Asphyxiation | Attributed to Williams; closed |
| Terry Pue | 15 | January 22, 1981 | Strangulation | Attributed to Williams; closed |
| Patrick Baltazar | 12 | February 6, 1981 | Strangulation | Attributed to Williams; closed |
| Curtis Walker | 13 | February 19, 1981 | Asphyxiation | Attributed to Williams; closed |
| Joseph Bell | 15 | March 2, 1981 | Asphyxiation | Attributed to Williams; closed |
| Timothy Hill | 13 | March 13, 1981 | Asphyxiation | Attributed to Williams; closed |
| Eddie Duncan | 21 | March 20, 1981 | Strangulation | Attributed to Williams; closed |
| Larry Rogers | 20 | March 22, 1981 | Strangulation | Attributed to Williams; closed |
| Michael McIntosh | 23 | March 25, 1981 | Asphyxiation | Attributed to Williams; closed |
| Jimmy Ray Payne | 21 | April 23, 1981 | Asphyxiation | Williams tried and found guilty of crime |
| John Porter | 28 | April 23, 1981 | Multiple stab wounds | Attributed to Williams; closed |
| William Barrett | 17 | May 11, 1981 | Strangulation | Attributed to Williams; closed |
| Nathaniel Cater | 27 | May 22, 1981 | Asphyxiation | Williams tried and found guilty of crime |
Media Coverage and Adaptations
The Atlanta Child Murders became a national story in 1980, when ABC News began investigating the case and uncovered shocking information about police inaction and the lack of systematic follow-up on leads.
British novelist Martin Amis published a piece titled The Killings in Atlanta in 1981, and in the same year, comic book writer Martin Pasko dedicated an issue to the events, emphasizing the social inequalities surrounding the victims.
The 1985 miniseries, The Atlanta Child Murders, dramatized the events and trials, featuring notable actors like Morgan Freeman and James Earl Jones. The film faced criticism for its portrayal of the facts but remains a significant cultural reference.
James Baldwin published The Evidence of Things Not Seen in 1985, exploring the racial tensions in Atlanta in conjunction with the murders.
Mindhunter, a 2016 Netflix series, dramatized the investigation into the murders, while other adaptations, including documentaries like Atlanta's Missing and Murdered: The Lost Children released by HBO in 2020, have continued to explore this haunting chapter in American history.
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First Victims Found
Bodies of Edward Smith and Alfred Evans discovered, marking the start of the Atlanta murders.
First Female Victim
12-year-old Angel Lenair disappears; her body is found shortly after, marking the first female victim in the series.
Nathaniel Cater Found
The body of Nathaniel Cater is discovered, leading to the arrest of Wayne Williams shortly after.
Wayne Williams Arrested
Wayne Williams is arrested and charged with the murders of Nathaniel Cater and Jimmy Ray Payne.
Trial Begins
The trial of Wayne Williams begins, focusing on fiber evidence linking him to the victims.
Williams Convicted
Wayne Williams is found guilty of the murders of Nathaniel Cater and Jimmy Ray Payne, sentenced to life in prison.
Reopened Investigations
Investigations into the child murders are reopened, questioning the validity of Williams' conviction.
Evidence Retesting Announced
Atlanta officials announce plans to retest evidence from the child murders, seeking new technological insights.
DNA Analysis Initiated
DNA samples from two cases are identified and sent for additional analysis, continuing the investigation.
Between July 1979 and May 1981, a series of at least 28 murders, primarily targeting African-American children and young adults, occurred in the Atlanta metropolitan area. Wayne Williams was arrested and convicted for two adult murders, serving two consecutive life sentences, but he has not been charged in connection with the child murders, which remain officially unsolved. In March 2019, the Atlanta police reopened the investigation in hopes of utilizing new technology to resolve the outstanding cases.
Theories surrounding the Atlanta murders of 1979–1981 largely focus on Wayne Williams, who was convicted of two adult murders but is suspected of being responsible for many of the child murders as well. Speculation arises from the fact that the specific method of the killings ceased after his arrest, leading some to believe he may have been involved in more than the two cases for which he was convicted. Additionally, the reopening of the cases by Atlanta police in 2019 suggests that there may be unresolved theories or evidence that could lead to further convictions.
Atlanta Murders of 1979–1981
The Atlanta murders of 1979–1981, often referred to as the Atlanta Child Murders, represent a chilling series of at least 28 murders that unfolded in Atlanta, Georgia, over a harrowing two-year period from July 1979 to May 1981. Tragically, the victims were predominantly African-American children, adolescents, and young adults. The case is particularly infamous due to the arrest and conviction of Wayne Williams, a 23-year-old Atlanta native, who was found guilty of the murders of two adults and sentenced to two consecutive life terms.
Quick Facts
- Location: Atlanta, Fulton County, DeKalb County, Cobb County, Douglas County
- Date: July 21, 1979 – May 21, 1981
- Target: Children and young adults in the Atlanta metropolitan area
- Attack Type: Serial killing, kidnapping
- Deaths: 30 (though the exact number remains debated)
While Wayne Williams has been attributed with a number of the child murders, he has not been formally charged in those cases. He maintains his innocence, despite the fact that the specific style and manner of killings — primarily by chokehold strangulation — ceased after his arrest.
In a twist that adds layers to this already complex case, the Atlanta police reopened the investigation in March 2019 under the directive of Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, hoping that advancements in forensic technology might yield new leads. As of April 2025, no significant results have been made public.
Timeline of Murders
1979
July 21, 1979: The first victims are believed to be Edward Hope "Teddy" Smith, 14, and Alfred "Q" Evans, 13, who disappeared just four days apart. Their bodies were discovered in a wooded area on July 28; Smith had a gunshot wound to the upper back.
September 4, 1979: Milton Harvey, 14, goes missing while running an errand for his mother. His bicycle is found a week later, but his body isn’t recovered until November.
October 21, 1979: Yusuf Bell, 9, disappears after going to a store. A witness reported seeing him get into a blue car. His body is discovered on November 8 in an abandoned school, showing signs of blunt force trauma and strangulation.
1980
March 4, 1980: The first female victim, Angel Lenair, 12, goes missing. Her body is found six days later, with her hands bound and a pair of underwear stuffed in her mouth — the cause of death determined to be strangulation.
March 11, 1980: Jeffery Mathis, 11, vanishes while running an errand. His body is found nearly a year later, with the cause of death undetermined.
May 18, 1980: Eric Middlebrooks, 15, goes missing. His body is found the next day near an Atlanta bar, showing signs of blunt force trauma.
June 9, 1980: Christopher Richardson, 12, disappears on his way to a pool. His body is discovered in January 1981, along with another victim.
June 22, 1980: LaTonya Wilson, 7, is abducted from her home. Her body is found in October, too decomposed to determine cause of death.
June 23, 1980: Aaron Wyche, 10, is last seen getting into a blue Chevrolet. His body is found the next day, and the official cause of death is asphyxiation.
July 1980: Two more children, Anthony Carter and Earl Terrell, are murdered.
August 20, 1980: Clifford Jones, 13, disappears and is found dead the next day.
September 14, 1980: Darron Glass, 10, goes missing. His body has never been found.
October 9, 1980: Charles Stephens, 12, is found dead, with evidence of asphyxiation and unusual hair found on his body.
November 1, 1980: Aaron Jackson, 9, is discovered strangled.
November 30, 1980: Patrick Rogers, 16, goes missing. His body is recovered a week later from the Chattahoochee River.
1981
January 3, 1981: The year starts grimly with the disappearance of Lubie Geter, 14, whose body is found on February 5.
January 22, 1981: Terry Pue, 15, goes missing; authorities receive an anonymous tip about his body’s location.
February and March 1981: Six more bodies, including Eddie Duncan, 21, are discovered.
May 12, 1981: The body of William "Billy Star" Barrett, 17, is found. A witness reported seeing a black man near the scene just before the discovery.
May 22, 1981: Nathaniel Cater, 27, is last seen with Wayne Williams. His body is found shortly after, leading to Williams’ arrest.
Investigation and Arrest
Investigations faced significant delays, and more than 100 agents were tasked with handling the case as fear gripped the city. Parents kept children indoors, and curfews were imposed.
The FBI's predictions that the killer might dispose of victims in water led to surveillance of local bridges. On May 22, 1981, police heard a splash beneath a bridge and subsequently stopped a suspicious 1970 Chevrolet station wagon driven by Wayne Bertram Williams. During questioning, he claimed to be auditioning a woman named Cheryl Johnson, but police could not verify this.
On May 24, the body of Nathaniel Cater was found floating. Evidence collected included gloves and a 24-inch nylon cord in Williams’ car, resembling ligature marks found on other victims. Williams failed a polygraph test, although such results aren’t admissible in court.
Then, investigators discovered fibers from Williams' home matched those found on multiple victims. Witnesses also reported seeing him with Cater on the night of his disappearance. This mounting evidence led to Williams’ arrest on June 21, 1981, and he was indicted for first-degree murder in the deaths of Cater and Jimmy Ray Payne.
Trial
Jury selection began on December 28, 1981, with a diverse jury ultimately composed of nine women and three men. The trial commenced on January 6, 1982, presided over by Judge Clarence Cooper. Key evidence included fiber analysis linking Williams to the victims and witness testimonials indicating he had been with them.
However, the prosecution faced criticism for its handling of the case. Key FBI agents testified that the chances of the victims not having come into contact with Williams were “virtually impossible,” a statement that later raised concerns about the admissibility of the evidence. After 11 hours of deliberation, the jury found Williams guilty of the two murders, sentencing him to two consecutive life terms in Georgia's Hancock State Prison.
Later Developments
In 1986, investigative reports suggested potential involvement from the Ku Klux Klan in the murders. Allegations arose that Klan members may have been involved in the murders of Lubie Geter and others, with claims of a conspiratorial aim to incite racial violence.
In 2004, the investigation was reopened, particularly focusing on five victims. The inquiry was ultimately halted in 2006 due to a lack of new evidence.
In 2007, DNA testing on dog hair linked to Williams was attempted, although results were inconclusive. The testing indicated a match to his dog but could not definitively establish the source of the hair.
The investigation reignited in 2019 when Mayor Bottoms announced plans to retest evidence from the case; in 2021, they confirmed that DNA had been identified in two cases needing further analysis. Yet, as of December 2022, no results have been made public, leaving the families of the victims in a state of uncertainty.
As of 2019, Wayne Williams continues to assert his innocence.
Known Victims
Below is a partial list of known victims attributed to the Atlanta murders:
| Name | Age | Date of Disappearance | Cause of Death | Official Case Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edward Smith | 14 | July 21, 1979 | Gunshot wound to upper back | Unresolved |
| Alfred Evans | 13 | July 25, 1979 | Strangulation | Attributed to Williams; closed |
| Milton Harvey | 14 | September 4, 1979 | Undetermined | Unresolved |
| Yusuf Bell | 9 | October 21, 1979 | Strangulation | Attributed to Williams; closed |
| Angel Lenair | 12 | March 4, 1980 | Ligature strangulation | Unresolved |
| Jeffery Mathis | 11 | March 11, 1980 | Undetermined | Unresolved |
| Eric Middlebrooks | 15 | May 18, 1980 | Blunt-force trauma to the head | Attributed to Williams; closed |
| Christopher Richardson | 12 | June 9, 1980 | Strangulation | Attributed to Williams; closed |
| LaTonya Wilson | 7 | June 22, 1980 | Undetermined | Unresolved |
| Aaron Wyche | 10 | June 23, 1980 | Asphyxiation | Attributed to Williams; closed |
| Anthony Carter | 9 | July 6, 1980 | Multiple stab wounds | Attributed to Williams; closed |
| Earl Terrell | 10 | July 30, 1980 | Asphyxiation | Attributed to Williams; closed |
| Clifford Jones | 12 | August 20, 1980 | Ligature strangulation | Attributed to Williams; closed |
| Darron Glass | 10 | September 14, 1980 | Undetermined (body never found) | Unresolved |
| Charles Stephens | 12 | October 9, 1980 | Suffocation | Attributed to Williams; closed |
| Aaron Jackson | 9 | November 1, 1980 | Asphyxiation | Attributed to Williams; closed |
| Patrick Rogers | 16 | November 10, 1980 | Blunt-force trauma to the head | Attributed to Williams; closed |
| Lubie Geter | 14 | January 3, 1981 | Asphyxiation | Attributed to Williams; closed |
| Terry Pue | 15 | January 22, 1981 | Strangulation | Attributed to Williams; closed |
| Patrick Baltazar | 12 | February 6, 1981 | Strangulation | Attributed to Williams; closed |
| Curtis Walker | 13 | February 19, 1981 | Asphyxiation | Attributed to Williams; closed |
| Joseph Bell | 15 | March 2, 1981 | Asphyxiation | Attributed to Williams; closed |
| Timothy Hill | 13 | March 13, 1981 | Asphyxiation | Attributed to Williams; closed |
| Eddie Duncan | 21 | March 20, 1981 | Strangulation | Attributed to Williams; closed |
| Larry Rogers | 20 | March 22, 1981 | Strangulation | Attributed to Williams; closed |
| Michael McIntosh | 23 | March 25, 1981 | Asphyxiation | Attributed to Williams; closed |
| Jimmy Ray Payne | 21 | April 23, 1981 | Asphyxiation | Williams tried and found guilty of crime |
| John Porter | 28 | April 23, 1981 | Multiple stab wounds | Attributed to Williams; closed |
| William Barrett | 17 | May 11, 1981 | Strangulation | Attributed to Williams; closed |
| Nathaniel Cater | 27 | May 22, 1981 | Asphyxiation | Williams tried and found guilty of crime |
Media Coverage and Adaptations
The Atlanta Child Murders became a national story in 1980, when ABC News began investigating the case and uncovered shocking information about police inaction and the lack of systematic follow-up on leads.
British novelist Martin Amis published a piece titled The Killings in Atlanta in 1981, and in the same year, comic book writer Martin Pasko dedicated an issue to the events, emphasizing the social inequalities surrounding the victims.
The 1985 miniseries, The Atlanta Child Murders, dramatized the events and trials, featuring notable actors like Morgan Freeman and James Earl Jones. The film faced criticism for its portrayal of the facts but remains a significant cultural reference.
James Baldwin published The Evidence of Things Not Seen in 1985, exploring the racial tensions in Atlanta in conjunction with the murders.
Mindhunter, a 2016 Netflix series, dramatized the investigation into the murders, while other adaptations, including documentaries like Atlanta's Missing and Murdered: The Lost Children released by HBO in 2020, have continued to explore this haunting chapter in American history.
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First Victims Found
Bodies of Edward Smith and Alfred Evans discovered, marking the start of the Atlanta murders.
First Female Victim
12-year-old Angel Lenair disappears; her body is found shortly after, marking the first female victim in the series.
Nathaniel Cater Found
The body of Nathaniel Cater is discovered, leading to the arrest of Wayne Williams shortly after.
Wayne Williams Arrested
Wayne Williams is arrested and charged with the murders of Nathaniel Cater and Jimmy Ray Payne.
Trial Begins
The trial of Wayne Williams begins, focusing on fiber evidence linking him to the victims.
Williams Convicted
Wayne Williams is found guilty of the murders of Nathaniel Cater and Jimmy Ray Payne, sentenced to life in prison.
Reopened Investigations
Investigations into the child murders are reopened, questioning the validity of Williams' conviction.
Evidence Retesting Announced
Atlanta officials announce plans to retest evidence from the child murders, seeking new technological insights.
DNA Analysis Initiated
DNA samples from two cases are identified and sent for additional analysis, continuing the investigation.