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DEATH RULED HOMICIDE - INVESTIGATION CONTINUES

12/05/2022

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

MEDIA CONTACT

Major Gary McClain

870.541.5351 Office / 870.329.5638 Cell

Email:  gary.mcclain@jeffcoso.org


DEATH RULED HOMICIDE - INVESTIGATION CONTINUES:  Jefferson County, Arkansas - December 5, 2022 - On Tuesday, November 1, 2022, the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office responded to the area of Old Warren Road and Gibbins Road in regards to a body that was found.  The body was sent to the Arkansas State Crime Lab for autopsy, identification and manner of death.

The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office has been notified that the identity of the remains has been confirmed through DNA testing to be that of Jesse Burk, age 31 of Pine Bluff, AR.  The manner of death has been ruled as homicide.

The investigation is active and ongoing and more information will be released as it is available.  Anyone with information concerning the death of Mr. Burk is asked to call the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office Criminal Investigation Division at (870) 541-5496 Mon - Fri 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM or the 24/7 dispatch center at (870) 541-5300.