Effingham County Judge Dies by Suicide in Courtroom

Tragedy strikes Effingham County, Georgia, as a sitting judge takes his own life in his courtroom, leaving the community and legal system in shock. The incident occurred during a break in proceedings at the Effingham County Courthouse, where the judge, whose name has not been officially released, was presiding over a routine session.

According to Effingham County Sheriff’s Office, the judge was found unresponsive in his chambers adjacent to the courtroom. First responders were called immediately, but despite their efforts, the judge was pronounced dead at the scene. Preliminary investigations indicate that the death was self-inflicted, and no. . .