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Lizzy Williams

Case from Appling, GA dated Apr 22, 2016

Victim Details

Name

Lizzy Williams

Gender

Female

Race

Black / African American

City

Appling

State

GA

Date Of Death

2016-04-22

Age At Death

59

First Name

Lizzy

Last Name

Williams

Last Updated

07/22/2026

Case Description

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In the quiet community of Appling, Georgia, the life of 59-year-old Lizzy Williams, an African American woman, was tragically cut short on the night of April 22, 2016. She and her husband, 62-year-old Shelly Williams, were found deceased in their home on Washington Road, both victims of gunshot wounds. Their deaths were part of a horrifying series of events that shook the small town to its core.

The perpetrator was identified as 50-year-old Wayne Anthony Hawes. The motive for the killings ...

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USA TODAY: Ga. shooting suspect described as 'ticking time bomb'

The Augusta Chronicle: 5 killed in Appling shootings; suspect confirmed dead

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Forum Posts (3)

Hey everyone,
I've been thinking about the community response following the tragic events involvi... ...Read More
01/26/2025

Has anyone else been thinking about the courageous response of the first responders during the Appli... ...Read More
12/20/2023

It's been just over 7 years since the tragic loss of Lizzy and Shelly Williams, and it's hard to com... ...Read More
12/19/2023

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