Sister Remembers Murdered Lynchburg Woman After Guilty Verdict

Nicole Rosser's sister returns to the site of the killing and urges others in domestic violence situations to seek help.

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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The sister of a murdered Lynchburg woman, Nicole Rosser, returned to the place where her sister's life was taken, just days after a jury found Nicole's ex-boyfriend, Tony Brown, guilty of killing her. Nicole's sister, Cat Rosser-Seward, is urging those in domestic violence situations to leave now, as she opens up about the emotional impact of losing her sister.

Why it matters

This case highlights the tragic consequences of domestic violence and the lasting impact it has on victims' loved ones. Nicole Rosser's murder has devastated her family, and her sister's plea for others in abusive relationships to seek help underscores the importance of addressing this critical issue in the community.

The details

In November 2023, Nicole Rosser was killed by her ex-boyfriend, Tony Brown, who was found guilty of first-degree murder earlier this week. During the trial, the family heard testimony about how Nicole ran between her apartment and a neighbor's home in an effort to escape her attacker before she was stabbed 68 times. Nicole's sister, Cat Rosser-Seward, returned to the home, which still showed signs of the attack, to remember her sister and urge others in domestic violence situations to seek help.

  • In November 2023, Nicole Rosser was killed by her ex-boyfriend.
  • On Monday, a judge found Tony Brown guilty of first-degree murder in Nicole's death.
  • Just days after the guilty verdict, Nicole's sister returned to the site of the killing.

The players

Nicole Rosser

A Lynchburg woman who was murdered by her ex-boyfriend in November 2023.

Tony Brown

Nicole Rosser's ex-boyfriend, who was found guilty of first-degree murder in her death.

Cat Rosser-Seward

Nicole Rosser's sister, who returned to the site of the killing and is urging others in domestic violence situations to seek help.

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What they’re saying

“When my sister passed, a part of me went in the grave with her. A part of me went with her because my sister was somebody that understood me, loved me, and never judged me.”

— Cat Rosser-Seward, Nicole Rosser's sister (wset.com)

“As a sister, when I heard that, it was just like why? And to stab someone 68 times.”

— Cat Rosser-Seward, Nicole Rosser's sister (wset.com)

“It's impacted us to a point that it's like we feel like something is missing. You know, when you are doing a puzzle, you can't find that certain piece. It's like, we can't find that certain piece because it's missing and it's gone.”

— Cat Rosser-Seward, Nicole Rosser's sister (wset.com)

What’s next

Tony Brown is now awaiting sentencing for the murder of Nicole Rosser.

The takeaway

This tragic case underscores the devastating impact of domestic violence and the importance of speaking up and seeking help to escape abusive situations before it's too late. Nicole Rosser's family is left with an irreparable loss, and their plea for others to learn from this tragedy could help save lives.