Defense for St. Simons Island dentist says she texted another man night of shooting

'He's in my nightmares': Suzanne Mericle accuses victim of abuse

GAINESVILLE, Ga. (Court TV) — A Georgia dentist described a relationship marred by domestic violence and threats as she testified at her murder trial on Tuesday. Suzanne Mericle testifies in her murder trial on March 24, 2026. (Court TV) Suzanne Mericle, 62, is charged with murder, aggravated assault and criminal damage in the death of her boyfriend, James David Barron. Mericle has admitted to firing the shot that killed Barron, but testified th…

Defense for St. Simons Island dentist says she texted another man night of shooting

The state has rested its case in the ongoing trial of Suzanne Mericle, accused of killing her boyfriend at their home in Hall County, Georgia on March 7, 2025.

'Terrified for my life': St. Simons Island dentist accused of murdering boyfriend in Lake Lanier home takes the stand

Suzanne Mericle took the stand Tuesday and said her boyfriend had abused her sexually and physically because she refused to pay most of the mortgage on their $1.5 million Lake Lanier home.