Donald Burton

Murdered

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Case Description
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Do you know who killed Donald \u0026 Joseph?
On May 2, 1959, Donald Burton, age 21, was found dead alongside Joseph Greco Jr. in Rockford, Illinois. Their bodies were discovered in the trunk of Greco's car, parked near Montague Road. The car also contained large quantities of gambling paraphernalia. The double homicide was linked to organized crime, specifically the Rockford Mafia, as Burton and Greco were attempting to enter the local gambling racket without approval. Despite investigations and several associates being called to testify, ...Read More
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  • Donald Burton & Joseph Greco - May 2, 1959 - Winnebago Sheriff

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    Victim Details

    Donald Burton

    November 18, 2022

    Male

    Caucasian / White

    Rockford

    IL

    1959-05-02

    21

    Donald

    Burton

    10/23/2024


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    02/09/2024
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    11/12/2023