Killing of Danny Hansford

Danny Hansford
Born
Danny Lewis Hanford

(1960-03-01)March 1, 1960
DiedMay 2, 1981(1981-05-02) (aged 21)
Savannah, Georgia, U.S.
OccupationTradesman

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.