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.
