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Richard Wayne Burgess Jr., a 38-year-old male from Leland, NC, tragically died on December 23, 2004. He was shot once in the chest on the night of his death. Hope Nicole Meyer, a 22-year-old female, was charged with first-degree murder in connection with his death. The Brunswick County Sheriff's Office conducted the investigation, and Meyer faced legal proceedings for her involvement in Burgess Jr.'s death.
The case drew significant attention in Leland, NC, as the community grappled with ...Read More
The case drew significant attention in Leland, NC, as the community grappled with ...Read More
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Richard Wayne Burgess, Jr.
Male
Leland
NC
2004-12-23
38
Richard
Wayne Burgess Jr.
11/20/2025
Forum Posts (3)
Does anyone have any insights into how the legal representation for Hope Nicole Meyer was selected? ... ...Read More
10/07/2024
10/07/2024
I’ve been thinking a lot about Richard Wayne Burgess Jr. and how his death really shook our commun... ...Read More
12/11/2023
12/11/2023
I've been following the case of Richard Wayne Burgess Jr., and one aspect that's been on my mind is ... ...Read More
09/07/2023
09/07/2023
