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Judy Barton, a 23-year-old woman, tragically lost her life on October 19, 1979, in Highland Park, Richmond City, Virginia. Judy was eight months pregnant at the time of her death. The incident occurred during a robbery carried out by James Briley, a member of the notorious Briley Brothers gang. Judy's 5-year-old son, Harvey Barton, and her common-law husband, Harvey Wilkerson, were also killed in the same incident. The Briley Brothers, consisting of Linwood, James, and Anthony Briley, were respo ...Read More
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Judy Barton
Female
Black / African American
Richmond
VA
1979-10-19
23
Judy
Barton
11/19/2025
Forum Posts (3)
I came across Judy Barton's story recently, and it's just so deeply unsettling to think about what t... ...Read More
02/06/2024
02/06/2024
It's truly saddening to think about the sheer terror and helplessness Judy Barton and her family mus... ...Read More
09/08/2023
09/08/2023
I recently stumbled upon a lesser-known detail about the Briley Brothers case that’s been keeping ... ...Read More
04/24/2023
04/24/2023
