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Wayne Williams

Wayne Williams is an American man known for being convicted of serial murders primarily in Atlanta during the late 1970s and early 1980s. He was linked to the deaths of several adults and children, with investigations suggesting he may have been responsible for a series of killings that caused widespread fear. Williams was arrested in 1981 and sentenced to life in prison in 1982. Some experts and families of victims believe he was guilty, while others question whether he was responsible for all the crimes. His case remains notable in criminal justice history.