As the Cold War raged, brothers John and Art Walker, John's son and a friend sold America's secrets to the Soviets in an espionage empire that started in Norfolk. Read about it in a 12-part series starting Aug. 4 in The Virginian-Pilot, ePilot and Evening Pilot. In maps below, PilotOnline.com will show you where the plot unfolded around Hampton Roads - and took a wrong turn in Maryland.
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The spy ring in Hampton Roads
Where John Walker and his family lived and carried out their espionage, and where the FBI tracked them.
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Walker's final, failed drop
On May 19, 1985, in Maryland, John Walker was instructed by the KGB to follow this route to exchange classified Navy documents for $200,000. But things didn't go as planned.
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Walker's capture and disgrace
On May 20, 1985, John Walker was caught by FBI agents at his hotel in Rockville, Md., as he tried to escape with the Soviets' drop directions. Looking for weapons or evidence, agents removed Walker's tennis shoes, belt and - in a final humiliation - his toupee, throwing it on the hallway carpet.
FBI agent recalls Walker's bust
Hear retired FBI Special Agent Bob Hunter recall his intense encounter with John Walker before Walker's arrest.