On Wednesday, October 14, 2026, a Peach County Jury convicted Bruce Campbell, 57, of Home Invasion and Aggravated Assault for forcing his way into his former partner’s home and attacking her and her boyfriend with a knife. Campbell was sentenced to 35 years, with the first 15 years to be served in the Department of Corrections.
The female victim ended the relationship months before the attack. Campbell called her more than 50 times a day, threatened her, and showed up at her home unannounced in March 2023. On May 24, 2023, he forced his way inside. Her boyfriend suffered a deep laceration to his upper torso but fought Campbell off until police arrived. A 9-year-old child was in the home and witnessed the attack.
“This victim did everything right. She ended the relationship, and he refused to accept it,” said District Attorney Anita R. Howard. “The jury saw the pattern for what it was and reached a verdict quickly. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and I encourage anyone who is being harassed, stalked, or threatened to reach out to law enforcement or our Victim Services team.”
Research shows that children who witness domestic violence are at higher risk of anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress, and difficulty in school, even when they are not physically harmed. These effects can follow a child into adulthood, which is why early support for children exposed to violence in the home matters.
The case was prosecuted by Deputy Chief Assistant District Attorney Taylor Wilson and Assistant District Attorney Hannah Frantz.
