Investigators believe Jessica Barnes was strangled to death in Aug. 2024. Her remains were found a month later in Pickens County, South Carolina. Her husband, Brandon Barnes, is charged with her murder. Prosecutors say Valerie Tippett and Kendall Mims helped dispose of Jessica's body.
Jessica Barnes' mother tells Julie Grant about the warning signs that made her concerned for her daughter, along with other top stories of the week. More
February 19, 2025
Jessica Barnes' mother tells Julie Grant about the warning signs that made her concerned for her daughter. More
February 17, 2025
Jessica Barnes' mother, Cecilia Varvara, joins Court TV to discuss her daughter. Investigators believe Barnes was strangled to death. More
February 17, 2025
Lead investigator Officer Wescott testifies in a preliminary hearing for co-defendants, Brandon Barnes, Kendall Mims and Victoria Tippett. More
February 14, 2025
Days before his arrest, Brandon Barnes discussed his 'sex addiction' and plans to leave Kendall Mims for his wife, Jessica Barnes. More
February 14, 2025
Brandon Barnes is charged with the murder of his wife, Jessica Barnes, who was allegedly strangled to death on Aug. 2, 2024. More
February 14, 2025
Kendall Mims, who is charged with accessory after the fact in the death of Jessica Barnes, asked to be released to care for her baby. More
December 10, 2024
Kendall Mims, accused of helping her lover dispose of his wife's body, was denied bond at an emotional hearing. More
December 10, 2024
