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Beverly Allen Barnes

Case from Columbus, OH dated Aug 25, 2024

Victim Details

Beverly Allen Barnes

Female

Black / African American

Columbus

OH

2024-08-25

59

Beverly

Allen Barnes

Primary Suspect Deceased

07/11/2026

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Beverly Allen Barnes, aged 59, tragically passed away on August 25, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio. Her death has been confirmed as part of a murder-suicide incident involving her husband, James Barnes, who was 55 years old. The event occurred at their home around 1:50 PM, where both individuals were found suffering from gunshot wounds. Beverly was pronounced dead shortly after the arrival of emergency services at 2:07 PM, while James succumbed to his injuries later that day at 2:56 PM.

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  • Man and woman killed in weekend murder-suicide identified by Columbus police
  • WWHO: 'You never forget a scream like that;' man shoots wife then self over weekend
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    I’ve been following the case of Beverly and James Barnes, and I just can't wrap my head around wha... ...Read More
    11/16/2024
    I was truly shocked to hear about Beverly and James Barnes. They seemed like such a kind and lovely ... ...Read More
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    I've been thinking about the broader issues surrounding the Barnes case, and I'm wondering if this t... ...Read More
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