CNN’s new docuseries, “Lockerbie: The Bombing of Pan Am 103,” revisits the horrific terrorist attack that brought down Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland, on December 21, 1988, killing all 259 people on board and 11 on the ground.
The series premiere, “The Tragedy,” lays out the devastating events of that day, setting the stage for what will likely be a meticulous examination of the ensuing investigation and the lingering questions that still surround the tragedy. The series features interviews with Lockerbie residents, offering a ground-level perspective on the immediate aftermath and the enduring impact of the bombing on the small Scottish town. It also includes interviews with family members of the victims, providing an intimate and heartbreaking portrait of the human cost of this act of terrorism.
While the bombing of Pan Am 103 has been the subject of numerous documentaries and investigations, “Lockerbie” aims to offer new perspectives and insights into this complicated case. The series will apparently explore the various theories that emerged during the investigation, scrutinizing the evidence and questioning whether the whole truth has been revealed.
The inclusion of previously unheard analysis from investigators and other key figures involved in the case may offer new clues or challenge long-held assumptions. For viewers who have followed the Lockerbie story for years, this fresh examination could prove enlightening, possibly even controversial. For those less familiar, “The Tragedy” and subsequent episodes provide a thorough grounding in the events and their global implications.
“Lockerbie: The Bombing of Pan Am 103” airs Sundays at 9 p.m. ET on CNN.
