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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
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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Desmond Cortez Burton
Male
Black / African American
Birmingham
AL
2016-05-29
31
Desmond
Cortez Burton
Yes
11/30/2025
Forum Posts (3)
Has anyone else noticed the eerie silence surrounding the details of Desmond Cortez Burton's case? I... ...Read More
09/07/2024
09/07/2024
I've been thinking a lot about the impact this case has had on the local community and the families ... ...Read More
05/19/2024
05/19/2024
Hey everyone, I just wanted to share some thoughts about the Desmond Cortez Burton case. It's been w... ...Read More
12/15/2023
12/15/2023
