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Furman commits the crime
Furman broke into Mickes house and accidentally shot him, leaving injuries to be fatal. -
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Furman v. Georgia
Major events involving William Henry Furman and the killing of William Joseph Micke against the state of Georgia. -
Case Escalates to Supreme Court of Georgia
Furman was convicted of murder and sentenced to the death penalty by the states court. However, the case was resheduled by the Supreme Court of Georgia. It was not overturned.