The Munich Olympics Massacre: September 5 Mini-Primer

The 1972 Summer Olympic Games were supposed to be a time of joyful competition. As athletes gathered from around the world, the German government actively tried to create a “carefree” environment. But early in the morning of September 5, terrorists forced their way into the athlete's dorms, intent on holding the Israeli team hostage.  Jenn walks Joe through the harrowing events of that fateful day while introducing the unlikely news team that broadcast live coverage around the world... Wanna connect with the show? Follow us on social media @murdermfiction (BlueSky & Instagram) or send us an email: [email protected] > Jenn: @jennferatu > Joe: @bstolemyremote For full coverage of the film September 5, support us on Patreon: patreon.com/murdermadefiction. You’ll also get access to a full-length primer on the Lockerbie Air Disaster, as well as episode by episode coverage of Lockerbie: A Search for Truth.  Theme Music: Murder on the Artlist Express Like the show? Please rate, review and subscribe! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices