Savannah, Georgia—a city where history, crime, and the supernatural collide. In this episode of The Southern Blueprint Podcast, we delve deep into the real-life murder that inspired Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil, John Berendt’s bestselling book that captured the eerie charm and scandalous secrets of the Hostess City of the South.

We explore the true story of Jim Williams and Danny Hansford, including the shocking trials that made legal history, the haunted Mercer-Williams House, and the voodoo rituals performed in Bonaventure Cemetery. Discover how Minerva’s mysticism, The Lady Chablis’ charisma, and Savannah’s ghostly legends all play a role in this unforgettable Southern Gothic tale. Plus, we’ll take a behind-the-scenes look at Clint Eastwood’s film adaptation and the real-life figures that made this story a cultural phenomenon.

Join us as we uncover the murder, the mystery, and the macabre behind Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil—one of the most fascinating true crime stories in Southern history.