Defense for St. Simons Island dentist accused of killing boyfriend says shooting was ‘justified’ in trial

The murder trial of a St. Simons Island dentist begins Wednesday in Hall County, Georgia.

Suzanne Mericle, 62, faces charges of malice murder, two counts of felony murder, aggravated assault, criminal damage to property in the first degree, possession of a firearm during commission of a felony and tampering with evidence.

She was arrested March 8, 2025 in connection to the murder of her boyfriend, 68-year-old James David Barron…

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