Bill Waller
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William Lowe "Bill" Waller, Sr. (born October 21, 1926) is an American politician. A Democrat, he served as Governor of Mississippi from 1972 to 1976. He unsuccessfully prosecuted Byron De La Beckwith in the murder of Medgar Evers. Both trials ended in hung juries.
Preceded by John Bell Williams |
Governor of Mississippi 1972-1976 |
Succeeded by Cliff Finch |
Governors of Mississippi | ![]() |
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