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William Thomas Burke

Case from Parkton, NC dated Apr 21, 1969

Victim Details

Thomas Burke

Male

White / Caucasian

Parkton

NC

1969-04-21

37

William

Thomas Burke

07/20/2026

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Thomas Burke, a white male, was married to Velma Barfield in 1949. The couple resided in North Carolina with their two children. Their marriage faced challenges, particularly after Velma underwent a hysterectomy, which led to chronic back pain and a subsequent addiction to prescription medications. Concurrently, Thomas developed a dependence on alcohol, resulting in frequent and intense arguments between the couple.

On April 4, 1969, after an evening of heavy drinking, Thomas Burke passed ...
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    I’ve always been puzzled by the second fire that destroyed the Burkes’ home after Thomas's death... ...Read More
    04/02/2024
    Does anyone else find it odd that Velma Barfield seemed to always be around when these tragic events... ...Read More
    09/11/2023
    I've been thinking a lot about the neighbors and community during the time of Thomas Burke's death. ... ...Read More
    07/10/2023
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