William Woodward Jr.

About

Hanover National Bank heir. He was the victim of what Life magazine called the Shooting of the Century.

Before Fame

He served as director of the Hanover Bank after serving in the U.S. Navy during World War II.

Trivia

He was one of America's most highly esteemed horse breeders.

Family Life

He had two sons, William III and James, with his wife and future killer Ann Crowell. He was tragically shot by Ann, who thought he was a burglar.

Associated With

His death was the subject of Truman Capote 's unfinished novel Answered Prayers from 1986.