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William Willie Burton

Case from Mobile, AL dated Oct 20, 2023

Victim Details

William Willie Burton

Male

Black / African American

Mobile

AL

2023-10-20

35

William

Willie Burton

Yes

07/05/2026

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In the early morning hours of a Friday in Mobile, Alabama, the life of William Anthony Burton, known affectionately to many as 'Willie Willie,' was tragically cut short. On October 20, 2023, the 35-year-old man was found shot to death, leaving a community and a large family to grapple with the sudden and violent loss. The incident occurred on Smith Street, just off Bellingrath Road, where the sounds of gunfire shattered the morning's quiet.

William, a father to six children, was a familia ...
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    This case has been weighing heavy on my mind lately. I keep thinking about the fam... ...Read More
    08/08/2024
    It's deeply troubling to hear about William "Willie" Burton's tragic death. I keep thinking about hi... ...Read More
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