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Mark Burnett Jr.

Case from Saint-louis, MO dated Dec 11, 2018

Victim Details

Mark Burnett Jr.

Male

Black / African American

Saint-louis

MO

2018-12-11

29

Mark

Burnett Jr.

07/19/2026

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In December of 2018, the life of 29-year-old Mark Burnett Jr., a Black male from Saint Louis, Missouri, was tragically cut short. His death stemmed from a dispute with Matthew Mancini, then 27, who suspected Burnett of stealing from him. This suspicion led to a fatal confrontation that would ultimately be detailed in court proceedings.

The incident occurred on December 11, 2018, when Mancini confronted Burnett. During the altercation, Mancini forced Burnett to kneel and then struck him in ...
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  • stltoday.com: Victim had been accused of theft by man now charged with killing him, hiding body in St. Louis home
  • St. Charles man sentenced to 16 years for St. Louis murder
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