Two men were tried in 2018 for the 1983 murder of Timothy Coggins in Spalding County, Georgia, after a 35-year quest for justice by his family.
“It's not a whodunnit, it's the why?”
Synopsis
Two men were tried in 2018 for the 1983 murder of Timothy Coggins in Spalding County, Georgia, after a 35-year quest for justice by his family.
Synopsis
Timothy Coggins was murdered in 1983 in Spalding County, Georgia. His case remained unsolved for decades, prompting a 35-year pursuit for justice by his family. In 2018, two men were tried for the crime. Filmed in Griffin and Spalding County, the documentary revisits the original investigation and the 2018 trials. It features interviews and archival footage, revealing the community's fight against systemic injustices.
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Why Watch
- See the 35-year fight for justice by the Coggins family.
- Meet the two men tried for Timothy Coggins' murder.
- Find out about the film's Emmy nomination for writing.
Did You Know
- Timothy Coggins was murdered in 1983 in Spalding County, Georgia.
- The trials of the accused murderers occurred in July and August 2018.
- The film premiered on 20/20 on July 17, 2020, and on Hulu the same day.
- The documentary was nominated for the Oglethorpe Award for Excellence in Georgia Cinema.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What year was In The Cold Dark Night released?
In The Cold Dark Night was released in 2020.
Where did the filming for In The Cold Dark Night take place?
Filming took place in Griffin, Georgia and Spalding County, Georgia.
What award was In The Cold Dark Night nominated for in 2021?
In The Cold Dark Night was nominated for a 2021 News & Documentary Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing: Documentary.
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