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Cynthia Delane Burt

Death by Force
Case Description
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On April 3, 2022, in Birmingham, Alabama, 62-year-old Cynthia Delane Burt and her 3-year-old grandson, Desmond Burt Jr., were found deceased in their residence at 4909 Hillman Drive SW. Concerned family members, unable to reach them, requested a welfare check. Upon arrival, Birmingham Police and Fire and Rescue personnel forced entry into the home and discovered both victims unresponsive in a back room. They were pronounced dead at the scene.

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    Victim Details

    Cynthia Delane Burt

    Female

    Black / African American

    Birmingham

    AL

    2022-04-03

    62

    Cynthia

    Delane Burt

    Yes

    11/29/2025

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