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James Phillip Barnes
Serial Killer
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Early Life
James Phillip Barnes was born on March 7, 1962. He was one of five siblings and had a twin sister, Jeannice. His younger brother Michael committed suicide. It is unknown where exactly Barnes was born, but he referred to his home as Maryland.Murders
James Phillip Barnes committed several heinous crimes, including the murders of Patricia "Patsy" Miller and his estranged wife, Linda Barnes.Patricia "Patsy" Miller
- Name: Patricia "Patsy" Miller
- Date: April 20, 1988
- Location: Melbourne, Florida
- Details: Barnes invaded Miller's home, sexually assaulted her, attacked her with a hammer, and set her bed on fire in an attempt to conceal the crime. Miller died from blunt-force trauma to the head before the fire was started.
Victims
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Confirmed Victims: (2)
Patricia Patsy Miller Age: (41), Date of Death: April 20, 1988 ...View 1 additional victims
Suspected Victims: Chester Ralph Wetmore Age: (14), Date of Death: May 26, 1986 Brenda Joyce Fletcher , Date of Death: October 22, 1990
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James Phillip
Barnes
March 7, 1962
August 3, 2023 (aged 61) Raiford, Florida, United States
Executed by lethal injection
Male
White
Capital murder x2
2 - 4
1986 - 1997
Florida
December 12, 1997
Florida State Prison — Bradford County, Florida
07/03/2025
