Marc Burton

In the cold of March 2021, the promising life of 18-year-old Marc Anthony Burton was tragically cut short in Gary, Indiana. A young man known for his involvement in wrestling, football, and track, he was discovered in an abandoned building in the 1000 block of North Clark Road with multiple gunshot wounds. His death was officially ruled a homicide by the Lake County coroner's office.

Marc was a student at Hammond High School, where he was a participant in the ROTC program and the 21st Century Scholars Program with Purdue University Northwest. He was not only an athlete but also an aspiring rap artist, known to some by the nickname 'CDG Jackbaby'. His ambition and active role in his community painted a picture of a bright future that would never be realized.

The investigation into his death was initiated after Hammond police alerted the Gary police department about a possible deceased person. Due to the poor lighting conditions on March 10, his body was not located until the following day. The Metro Homicide Unit is handling the ongoing investigation.

To date, there have been no arrests made in connection with Marc Burton's murder, and no suspects have been publicly identified. The case remains an open and active investigation as authorities continue to seek information from the public that could lead to a breakthrough and bring a measure of justice to his grieving family and friends.