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Beverly Allen Barnes

Death by Force
Case Description
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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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    Victim Details

    Beverly Allen Barnes

    Female

    Black / African American

    Columbus

    OH

    2024-08-25

    59

    Beverly

    Allen Barnes

    Primary Suspect Deceased

    11/23/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    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
    10/13/2024
    I've been thinking about the broader issues surrounding the Barnes case, and I'm wondering if this t... ...Read More
    09/07/2024
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