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George Lawrence Burke Missing Person Case

Last seen in Edmonton, Alberta on Nov 01, 1988

Victim Details

George Lawrence

Burke

73

36

72 inches

72 inches

165 lbs

165 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Nov 01, 1988

Edmonton

Alberta

Edmonton Police Service

Edmonton

Alberta

780-423-4567

780-423-4567

Law Enforcement

PR88177235

Edmonton Police Service

Brown

Hazel

Hazel

No

09/18/2026


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On a crisp autumn morning in November of 1988, 36-year-old George Lawrence Burke prepared for a routine day of work in Edmonton, Alberta. His wife saw him as he left their home, presumably to catch the bus for his daily commute. This departure, however, was anything but ordinary, as it marked the last time he was ever seen by his family. George, a man with brown hair and hazel eyes, standing at 6'0' and weighing 165 pounds, seemingly vanished without a trace.

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Last Seen: Nov 01, 1988

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