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Crystal Dionne Cruz

Death by Force
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Crystal Dionne Cruz, a 32-year-old woman from Bladenboro, North Carolina, was found dead on October 13, 2015. The Bladen County Sheriff's Office reported that Cruz's body was discovered in a vehicle in the backyard of her residence. The investigation revealed that she lived with her fiancé, David Burney, and his son, Marquail Allen Burney.

Marquail Allen Burney, a 20-year-old man, was arrested and charged with first-degree murder in connection with the death of Crystal Dionne Cruz. Accor ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Crystal Dionne Cruz

    Female

    Black / African American

    Bladenboro

    NC

    2015-10-13

    32

    Crystal

    Dionne Cruz

    11/16/2025

    Forum Posts (2)
    Reading about the tragic death of Crystal Dionne Cruz, I've been pondering the stolen vehicle aspect... ...Read More
    12/22/2024
    Has anyone else been following the specifics of Marquail Burney's arrest in the case of Crystal Dion... ...Read More
    03/16/2024
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