The Story of the Briley Brothers

The Briley brothers, Linwood, James and Anthony were growing up in Richmond, Virginia. Although the neighbors knew them as helpful, providing assistance with car repairs and lawn maintenance, the brothers would change once their parents separated. Their dad apparently kept his door padlocked overnight to protect himself from the three boys. In January of 1971, Linwood, only 16, aimed his rifle out of the window and shot his neighbor for no reason, killing her. However, his lawyer convinced the judge that it was only an accidental shooting and he only served a year in jail. After this, the three brothers along with another accomplice would embark on one of the deadliest killing sprees in the history of Virginia.