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Roosevelt Burns

Case from Appling, GA dated Apr 22, 2016

Victim Details

Name

Roosevelt Burns

Gender

Male

Race

Black / African American

City

Appling

State

GA

Date Of Death

2016-04-22

Age At Death

75

First Name

Roosevelt

Last Name

Burns

Last Updated

07/20/2026

Case Description

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In the quiet community of Appling, Georgia, a tragic series of events unfolded, forever marking a dark day for the small town. Roosevelt 'Dick' Burns, a 75-year-old male, found his life abruptly ended on Friday, April 22, 2016, a victim of a senseless act of violence that claimed the lives of four others. The peaceful rhythm of Appling was shattered by a domestic dispute that escalated into a deadly rampage, leaving families and the community in a state of shock and grief.

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USA TODAY: Ga. shooting suspect described as 'ticking time bomb'

The Augusta Chronicle: 5 killed in Appling shootings; suspect confirmed dead

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Forum Posts (3)

Does anyone else find it incredibly touching how the Appling community has come together in the wake... ...Read More
01/07/2025

I recently stumbled upon the story of Roosevelt Burns, fondly called "Dick," from Appling, GA, and f... ...Read More
03/19/2024

Has anyone else here been friends with Dick or knew him through the Second Mount Carmel Baptist Chur... ...Read More
07/26/2023

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