I'm Rebecca Lervoy and this is You Can't make this up as the podcast where we uncover the true stories behind your

favorite Netflix documentaries and films. On today's episode we take a closer look at the Netflix documentary series

American Man Hunt, the Boston Marathon bombing.

After those photos were released to the public, it was clear that they were flushed out, that they

were known, and they seemed to be in a mood of, we have nothing to lose.

Today we're talking to Director Floyd Russ.

In the confusion after two explosions at the marathon finish line,

two bombers slip away with the panicked crowd into the streets of Boston.

It leaves investigators with hundreds of victims injured, a trampled crime scene, and no good leads.

Surveillance video captures the unknown suspects, but local and federal officials disagree on whether to release the images or keep them under wraps.

When they realize the cops are on to them, the Sarnayev brothers extend their deadly crime spree in an attempt to escape.

After a week of terror, the entire city shuts down

to bring the bombers to justice.

American Manhunt, the Boston Marathon bombing,

brings us the stories of the victims at the finish line, the investigators who pursued the culprits, and the patrolmen who engaged the fugitives in a deadly firefight in a quiet neighborhood.

Our suspects are on the run right now

and they're hurling more bombs at Watertown police officers

in Watertown, Massachusetts.

And as soon as I heard that, I said said holy shit. And I'm joined now by Director Floyd Russ.

Floyd, welcome to you can't make this up. Thank you for having me.

Good morning.

So we know that two bombs were placed near the finish line

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