Desmond Cortez Burton

Murdered
Case Description
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On May 31, 2016, 31-year-old Desmond Cortez Burton was found dead following an early morning shooting near the 1100 block of Sloan Avenue in Birmingham, Alabama. The circumstances leading to the shooting were not detailed in the available reports.

Following the incident, authorities arrested Carlos Pearson, who was subsequently charged with Burton's murder. Specific details regarding Pearson's arrest or the evidence leading to his charges were not provided in the available sources. This ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Desmond Cortez Burton

    Male

    Black / African American

    Birmingham

    AL

    2016-05-29

    31

    Desmond

    Cortez Burton

    Yes

    11/22/2024

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    Has anyone heard of any enemies that Desmond may have? Just curious to know if there are any potenti... ...Read More
    03/23/2023
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