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Linda K. Burgan

Case from Detroit, MI dated Dec 03, 1964

Victim Details

Linda K. Burgan

Female

White / Caucasian

Detroit

MI

1964-12-03

1

Linda

K. Burgan

07/22/2026

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On December 3, 1964, a residence in Detroit, Michigan, became the scene of a tragic mass shooting that claimed the lives of multiple individuals, including 1-year-old Linda K. Burgan. The young girl was one of several victims found deceased in the home following a violent outburst rooted in a domestic dispute. Alongside Linda, the victims included her mother, 22-year-old Joyce Marie Driver Burgan, and her 7-month-old brother, Robert "Bobbie" Burgan. Two other children, identified as 3-year-old C ...
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  • Dec 04, 1964, page 1 - Detroit Free Press at Newspapers.com - Newspapers.com
  • Linda K. Burgan (1962-1964) - Find a Grave...
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    I’ve been reading up on the tragic case of Linda K. Burgan, and my heart goes out to her family. I... ...Read More
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