William Henry Furman
American murderer
About William Henry Furman
Born 1941. William Henry Furman is an American.
William Henry Furman (born 1942) is an American who was the central figure in Furman v. Georgia, the case in which the United States Supreme Court outlawed most uses of the death penalty in the United States.
Background Furman, a black man, had a sixth-grade education, and was judged "emotionally disturbed and mentally impaired."
Crime and legal history
Furman was convicted of murdering William Micke during a home invasion in Savannah, Georgia on August 11, 1967, and subsequently sentenced to death on September 26, 1968, after a one-day trial.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is William Henry Furman?
American murderer
When was William Henry Furman born?
William Henry Furman was born in 1941 in United States.
What nationality is William Henry Furman?
William Henry Furman is American.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: William Henry Furman
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Henry Furman. https://biography.guide/william-henry-furman/
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