City Marshal Burt O. Burbank, DeWitt Police Department, Arkansas

City Marshal Burt O. Burbank

DeWitt Police Department, Arkansas

End of Watch Thursday, September 2, 1954

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Burt O. Burbank

City Marshal Burt Burbank was shot and killed when he responded to a disturbance call at a rooming house. He was shot in the head as he knocked on the door.

The 44-year-old suspect was convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to death. The Arkansas Supreme Court remanded the case for a new trial where he was again convicted of first-degree murder but sentenced to life.

Marshal Burbank was survived by his wife and child.

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Age 47
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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Shotgun
Offender Sentenced to life

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City Marshal Burbank,
On today, the 70th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of DeWitt. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

September 2, 2024