DeWitt Police Department, Arkansas
End of Watch Thursday, September 2, 1954
Add to My HeroesBurt 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.
Bio
- Age 47
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Shotgun
- Offender Sentenced to life
Most Recent Reflection
View all 8 ReflectionsCity 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
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