Bio

William Boyd Tucker was born in 1956 in Georgia. He grew up in a working-class family. Information about his early life is not very detailed, but it is known that he had a troubled upbringing. Tucker faced difficulties that many young people experience, which can influence their future behavior.

As a teenager, Tucker had problems with drugs and alcohol. These issues worsened after he lost his father. The death of his father had a profound impact on him, and it reportedly led to increased substance abuse. Tucker's struggles with addiction were noted throughout his life, especially during difficult periods.

Murder Story

On August 20, 1977, William Boyd Tucker committed the murder of 19-year-old Kathleen Parry during a robbery at a convenience store in Muscogee County, Georgia. Tucker had been drinking and smoking marijuana throughout the day. Around 11 p.m., he entered a Majik Market where Kathleen worked alone. After playing pinball for about 45 minutes, Tucker approached Kathleen and forced her to empty the cash register into a paper bag at knife-point. He then forced her into his red Volkswagen and drove to a nearby road, Pierce Chapel Road.

Once there, Tucker stabbed Kathleen four times. The scene drew attention when three passersby noticed the Volkswagen parked with its lights on. They saw a woman’s shoe on the pavement and decided to investigate. Upon returning, they found a vest with the store's insignia and Kathleen's body in a ditch nearby. They called the police and waited for their arrival.

Shortly after the police got to the scene, Tucker drove back in the same vehicle. Witnesses identified him, and he was arrested on the spot. During interrogation, Tucker admitted to the robbery and kidnapping but claimed he couldn’t recall the murder itself except for memories of a knife and blood.

In February 1980, Tucker was tried and convicted for murder, kidnapping with bodily injury, and robbery by intimidation. The jury sentenced him to death. His conviction was upheld by the Georgia Supreme Court. Tucker pursued various legal appeals, all of which were denied.

On May 29, 1987, Tucker was executed by electrocution in Georgia. His death came after several delays due to last-minute appeals and decisions by higher courts regarding the legality of his trial and sentencing process.