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Mark Burnham

Case from Newport, TN dated Sep 17, 2023

Victim Details

Mark Burnham

Male

Newport

TN

2023-09-17

61

Mark

Burnham

07/23/2026

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In the quiet mountains of eastern Tennessee, a recent transplant seeking a peaceful retirement found his life tragically cut short. Mark G. Burnham, a 61-year-old male, had moved to Newport, Tennessee, in 2023, hoping to enjoy the serenity of the mountains after a successful career as a construction engineer. His plans for a tranquil future were violently upended on September 17, 2023, when he was fatally shot.

The investigation into Burnham's death quickly focused on his neighbor, 66-yea ...
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  • wbir.com: CCSO: Fatal shooting suspect captured
  • TBINewsroom.com: Cocke County Man Arrested, Charged with Murder of Neighbor
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