Jimmy Burke

Death by Force

James "Jimmy" Burke, a 68-year-old African American male, was found dead on May 7, 2016, in Waycross, Georgia. Burke, a former state representative and Miami-Dade County commissioner, died from multiple gunshot wounds during a domestic dispute. The incident occurred at his home, where he lived with his wife, Sonia Burke. On the day of the incident, Jimmy Burke made a 911 call reporting that his wife was having difficulty breathing. When emergency responders arrived, Sonia Burke directed them to ...Read More

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