Anthony Ray Briley

Serial Killer

Anthony Ray Briley: The Youngest of Richmond's Infamous Briley Brothers

Early Life

Anthony Ray Briley, born on February 17, 1958, in Richmond, Virginia, was the youngest of the notorious Briley brothers. Alongside his older siblings, Linwood Earl Briley and James Dyral "J.B." Briley Jr., Anthony was raised in a seemingly stable household. Despite their helpful demeanor towards neighbors, the brothers harbored a dark fascination with exotic and dangerous pets, including tarantulas, piranhas, and boa constrictors. This unsettling interest hinted at the violent tendencies that would later manifest in their criminal activities. 

The 1979 Crime Spree

In 1979, the Briley brothers, with the assistance of accomplice Duncan Meekins, embarked on a seven-month crime spree that terrorized Richmond and its surrounding areas. Their crimes were marked by extreme violence, including robbery, rape, and murder. While Anthony's involvement was less pronounced than that of his brothers, he participated in several of the heinous acts committed during this period.  ...

Confirmed Victims: (10)

Michael McDuffie Age: (20), Date of Death: 1979-03-21

Suspected Victims:

William Bucher , Date of Death: 1979-03-12

Virginia Bucher , Date of Death: 1979-03-12

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