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In a shocking act of violence that reverberated through the city of Atlanta, Fulton County Superior Court Judge Rowland Barnes was tragically killed inside his own courtroom on the morning of March 11, 2005. The 64-year-old judge, a respected figure in the legal community, was presiding over a trial when the horrific events unfolded. His court reporter also lost her life in the violent rampage.

The man responsible for the brazen attack was Brian Nichols. On that fateful day, Nichols was b ...Read More
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Victim Details

Judge Rowland W. Barnes

Male

White / Caucasian

Atlanta

GA

2005-03-11

64

Rowland

Barnes

03/16/2026