Historical locations "Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil" and More!

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@smpeljas 11 ай бұрын

Thank you! Nurse Jane here; lived at 707 Dawn Street near Beaufort, SC 1978-1981…my mother sent me the book as soon as it was available. The High Sheriff of Low Country died and a 24 hour watch was put on his grave for 30 days…ISO that no one would walk off with any part of his remains… I was taught NOT to stop if I saw burning rings of fire along the road from Beaufort to Savannah. My African Beaufort mechanic friends painted my MGB car engine BLUE to ward off evil spirits. Only things I’m missing here in Deale, MD are Pecan Trees and Spanish Moss. God bless you and keep safe, Nurse Jane, retired Naval Officer

@dianapearson1771 6 ай бұрын

I bought the book about 15 years ago and realized there was a movie! I’ve read that book several times and watch the movie, I couldn’t even tell you how many times!! All the actors were awesome!! Love it!!!

@dianapearson1771 6 ай бұрын

The Bird Girl is in a good place!!! That mural on the wall just makes the exibit !!!!

@paulalb-n2f 9 ай бұрын

This is a powerful video, and i thank you for making it and sharing it with us. Ive seen many many beautiful pictures and videos of that area of Savanah but never does anyone stop and show the details...or the location of the Bonaventure Cemetery - much less take us to the exact spot where the Bird Girl was and the museum where she is--thank you! I read Berendt's terrific book when it just came out- our bookseller was literally in the process of stacking some copies on a table- id never heard of it but when i saw the cover photo- read the title- i waa sold. So i think im going to get that old copy down from the shelf and begin again to get to know Savanah and her people and read one more time what they have to say about evil doings in the Mercer Williams house late that December night. Again many thanks!

@donnatomory1105 10 ай бұрын

We went there last August for my birthday. Such a serene place. I was hoping to see the dog leash the man had walk a ghost dog. Also to hear more about the lady Chebble. Yet all in all we truly loved our wonderful time there. You did an awesome story here and great detail with pictures , facts and sound affects. Thank you for sharing this rich history.

@shanehughestv 10 ай бұрын

My objective was to show more filming locations, especially the "leash scene" 😆 leading up to the beautiful fountain at Forsyth Park, but our trip ran short. The Lady Chablis died on September 8, 2016, and was a huge part of the film, and Savannah..what a great addition she made to the movie. Thanks for watching and commenting!

@user-ze1ti5xt8z 11 ай бұрын

Great video! …My favorite home in Savannah! I haven’t read the book in a long time but the book and all the self research I did placed Jim Williams as having his heart attack in the kitchen I believe.

@shanehughestv 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@davidmccollum6748 3 ай бұрын

Just went to these locations. Loved the book and movie. Its a great town with dozens of unbelievable garden park squares.

@shanehughestv 3 ай бұрын

It's truly a unique and charming city. I'm glad you got to visit. Thanks for watching!

@marmor1973 7 ай бұрын

I saw themovie many years ago. Thanks for all the information

@shanehughestv 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@paigecooksey6142 22 күн бұрын

Great video! Go Dawgs!!

@shanehughestv 22 күн бұрын

@@paigecooksey6142 Go Dawgs!

@aprildiaz6298 Ай бұрын

I’ve seen the outside of the house sooo many times. Never went inside. I finally did a few months ago. They only mentioned the murder in like 2 sentences. The rest was about architecture. I was disappointed. Nice house though. Loved the book and movie. I wish they had talked about the parties & other people but nope. The guy who gave the tour came outside after it was over & we talked about it. People still live in the house.i love Savannah & it’s not far away so i go a lot. On the tour they said Jim was found in the hallway next to his office.

@shanehughestv Ай бұрын

@@aprildiaz6298 It’s all hush hush during the Mercer-Williams House tour. I agree....Thanks for watching!

@larapalma3744 8 ай бұрын

Wow didn't know it was true story

@user-ze1ti5xt8z 11 ай бұрын

Do you know if Jim Williams sister has passed? Also… When did the house become a museum? Thanks! 😊

@shanehughestv 11 ай бұрын

Dorothy Williams Kingery, age 88, passed away on February 4, 2023. The house, I believe, became a museum soon after Dorothy gained ownership after her mother passed. The house was willed to Jim's mother. Thanks for watching!

@user-ze1ti5xt8z 11 ай бұрын

Thank you Shane for getting back to me. I subscribed so keep ‘em coming! Everyone loves a good story!

@dotti2928 8 ай бұрын

Can you believe, when Jim bought the house, he only paid $55,000!!!! What a deal!!!!

@shanehughestv 8 ай бұрын

Yes, even in bad shape with a 2-year renovation, $55,000 was a steal. Thanks for watching!

@peggypasson8794 8 ай бұрын

Some say the house id falling into disrepair ...sad ...

@dotti2928 8 ай бұрын

I think you're off on where Jim died.

@shanehughestv 8 ай бұрын

Sonny Seiler, Williams's attorney, said he found Williams in the doorway between the office and the hallway: "I went immediately to Mercer House and found Jim on the floor. I thought he was probably dead." Many of the tour guides make the claim that he was discovered in the doorway leading up to the Mercer-Williams House. Others say the kitchen, but the attorney's account sounds the most legit. Thanks for watching!

@joanmarshall5413 8 ай бұрын

Him Jim was found between the office and hallway doorway according to his attorney in his skivvies..

@dianapearson1771 6 ай бұрын

No, Danny didn’t deserve to die! Although, believe it was self defense because Danny threatened him all the time, he ransacked Jim’s property and, no doubt, stole from him a lot! Don’t believe Jim had intentions of killing Danny until forced to protect himself when Danny tried shooting Jim!!! Just my opinion!!

@shanehughestv 6 ай бұрын

Danny was very troubled, and we know he had a drug and alcohol problem. It is documented that he destroyed a few antiques in a rage, including the grandfather clock, which would certainly upset Jim Williams. I've heard that the argument started from Jim's refusal to take Danny on a trip to Europe and then escalated from there. Danny threatened to spill the beans on Jim's sexualality if he continued to refuse. Could Jim have really felt threatened enough to stage the shooting as self-defense to protect his standing in the community? Or was he truly physically threatened with the fire of a gun? Remember Danny had no gunpowder residue left on his hands, but that doesn't mean he didn't point the gun at Jim. Jim stated that he fired the gun at him first. Lots of unanswered questions....but it sounds like Danny was very troubled in life, and apparently, so was Jim. Tragic true story, for sure.

@1957es 8 ай бұрын

Read in comments in an another video from a Savannah native that the story of the little boy falling from the roof was false. Would like to hear your take on this and where the documentation is. Also, Jim Williams died inside the house at the place he would have been when he shot Danny Hansford. That’s a lot eerier. Since he was found in his underwear after a party I doubt his dying outside is true.

@shanehughestv 8 ай бұрын

I agree Jim's body was found inside, according to his lawyer, who claimed to have found him in the doorway office, yes in his underwear. Some of the tour guides say that he was found at the door, to I guess make it spooky for the tour guests. attendees. I have a newspaper clipping that specifically talks about the little boy. It is a true story. Try to Google "Mercer-Williams House" and "boy-pigeon hunting," and maybe you'll be able to verify. Thanks for watching!

@joanmarshall5413 8 ай бұрын

Yes, the tragic story about the little boy pigeon hunting is accurate.