Jim Williams

GPTKB entity

Statements (166)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Person
gptkbp:affiliated_with gptkb:The_Georgia_Historical_Society
gptkbp:appeals_to gptkb:none
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:The_Savannah_Historic_District
High society of Savannah
gptkbp:birth_place gptkb:Savannah,_Georgia
gptkbp:burial_place gptkb:Bonaventure_Cemetery
gptkbp:casualties gptkb:Danny_Hansford
gptkbp:character_traits gptkb:socialite
gptkb:art_collection
gptkb:Charismatic
gptkb:Philanthropist
Influential
Controversial
Wealthy
Polarizing figure
gptkbp:children gptkb:James_Williams
gptkbp:civic_engagement increased public discourse
gptkbp:clinical_trial gptkb:significant
gptkb:1996
gptkb:Savannah,_Georgia
gptkb:Chatham_County_Superior_Court
Several months
high
controversial
several weeks
Acquitted
national attention
acquitted
debate on justice system
highlighted issues of race and class
remained a public figure
continued business in antiques
influenced public perception of legal system
gptkbp:contribution Savannah's tourism industry
Savannah's cultural heritage
gptkbp:convicted_of gptkb:murder
life in prison
gptkbp:court gptkb:James_
gptkb:Chatham_County_Superior_Court
Robert A.
M. M.
Frank D. D. Mc Gowan
gptkbp:criminal_charge gptkb:murder
gptkbp:cultural_impact Savannah tourism
gptkbp:cultural_significance Symbol of Southern aristocracy
gptkbp:date_of_birth March 24, 1930
March 15, 1930
gptkbp:death gptkb:2008
gptkbp:death_date January 14, 1990
gptkbp:death_place gptkb:Savannah,_Georgia
gptkbp:documentary gptkb:The_Murder_of_Jim_Williams
gptkbp:education gptkb:University_of_Georgia
gptkbp:family survived by children
gptkbp:famous_for Wealth and social status
Hosting lavish parties
gptkbp:first_published gptkb:Midnight_in_the_Garden_of_Good_and_Evil
gptkbp:has_been_accused_of murder charges
gptkbp:historical_significance Notable murder trial
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Jim Williams
gptkbp:influence gptkb:Gothic_literature
gptkbp:influence_on Southern Gothic architecture
Local architecture
Community identity in Savannah
Real estate trends in Savannah
Tourism development in Savannah
gptkbp:influenced Historic preservation movement
gptkbp:influenced_by Local politics
American architecture
Southern traditions
Southern culture
Savannah history
Media portrayal of crime
Art and antiques market
Cultural narratives of the South
Historical events in Savannah
Legal system in Georgia
Public opinion on crime
Social dynamics of Savannah
gptkbp:inspired_by Real-life events
gptkbp:involved_in gptkb:murder
gptkb:Philanthropy
Murder case
gptkbp:involvement Local charities
Art exhibitions
Local festivals
Community development projects
Historic preservation advocacy
Cultural events in Savannah
gptkbp:judges Judge
not guilty
gptkbp:key_event opening statements
gptkbp:known_for gptkb:Murder_of_Danny_Hansford
gptkb:real_estate
Promoting local artists
Advocacy for historic preservation
Restoration of historic homes
Hosting art shows
gptkbp:legacy Cultural impact on Savannah
Infamous murder case
gptkbp:legal_issue Self-defense claim
gptkbp:legal_outcome no further charges
gptkbp:legal_representation high-profile attorneys
gptkbp:location gptkb:Savannah,_Georgia
gptkbp:media_coverage gptkb:The_Murder_of_Jim_Williams
extensive
National media coverage
gptkbp:nickname The Prince of Savannah
gptkbp:notable_event 1996 trial
gptkbp:notable_for high-profile murder case
gptkbp:notable_work gptkb:The_Mercer-Williams_House
gptkbp:occupation gptkb:Businessman
antique dealer
Antique dealer
gptkbp:portrayed_in gptkb:Midnight_in_the_Garden_of_Good_and_Evil
gptkbp:public_perception Divided opinion
gptkbp:public_reaction divided
gptkbp:recognition Historic Savannah Foundation award
gptkbp:related_cases gptkb:none
gptkbp:related_to gptkb:Danny_Hansford
gptkbp:relationship Controversial figure
gptkbp:relationship_with gptkb:local_government
Local businesses
Local artists
Local historians
gptkbp:released_on appeal
gptkbp:residence gptkb:Savannah,_Georgia
gptkb:Mercer-Williams_House
gptkbp:spouse Dorothy Williams
gptkbp:trial_books_written several published
gptkbp:trial_community_impact polarized opinions
gptkbp:trial_controversies media bias allegations
gptkbp:trial_cultural_impact inspired books and films
gptkbp:trial_cultural_references referenced in popular media
gptkbp:trial_defense_strategy character witnesses
gptkbp:trial_documentaries multiple produced
gptkbp:trial_film_adaptations inspired films
gptkbp:trial_historical_context 1990s South
gptkbp:trial_historical_significance notable case in American legal history
gptkbp:trial_jury_composition mixed race
gptkbp:trial_key_arguments self-defense vs. murder
gptkbp:trial_key_evidence forensic evidence
gptkbp:trial_key_witnesses eyewitnesses
gptkbp:trial_legal_analysis studied by law scholars
gptkbp:trial_legal_precedents none established
gptkbp:trial_media documentaries produced
gptkbp:trial_outcome_reactions mixed responses
gptkbp:trial_prosecution_strategy motive establishment
gptkbp:trial_public_figures_involvement celebrities expressed opinions
gptkbp:trial_public_statements defended by supporters
gptkbp:trial_publicity_effect increased awareness of legal issues
gptkbp:was_a wealthy Savannah antiques dealer
gptkbp:was_a_demonstration_of self-defense claim
Ballistic evidence
gptkbp:witnesses Multiple eyewitnesses
many called
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gptkb:The_Mercer-Williams_House
gptkb:Phil_Taylor
gptkb:PDC
gptkb:Savannah,_Georgia
gptkb:PDC_World_Darts_Championship
gptkb:Mercer-Williams_House
gptkb:World_Matchplay_Darts
gptkb:Titane
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5