Danny Hansford | |
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Born | Danny Lewis Hanford March 1, 1960 Savannah, Georgia, U.S. |
Died | May 2, 1981 Savannah, Georgia, U.S. | (aged 21)
Occupation | Tradesman |
Danny Lewis Hansford (March 1, 1960 – May 2, 1981) was killed by his employer, historic preservationist and antiques dealer Jim Williams, at Williams' home in Savannah, Georgia, United States. His death was recounted in John Berendt's 1994 non-fiction book Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil and its 1997 film adaptation. After four trials, Williams was acquitted of Hansford's murder.