“The world is in an uproar! True secret shocking files”[Investigators vs. Cunning criminals SP]which aired on September 10th, is now available for a limited time on “TVer” and “TV Tokyo Net“!
TV Tokyo Plus will introduce the contents of the “Mother Arson and Murder Mystery.”
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*Reconstructed based on facts.
June 8, 2010. A mysterious incident occurred in an upscale residential area in Alabama, USA.
It was just after 8 p.m., and when firefighters responded to the call, they found the body of a woman inside a burning house and a man collapsed in the bathroom.
The man was taken to the hospital, but was in a coma due to carbon monoxide poisoning. The woman’s body was found seated in a chair with the TV remote in her hand.
It is later discovered that the man is the owner of the house, Jerome Burton, and the woman found dead is his wife, Deborah.
It was initially thought that Deborah had died in a fire, but police discovered that it was a homicide: she had a gunshot wound to the head, shell casings were found at the scene, and a handgun was found in her bedroom.
Since there were used matches and a gasoline tank near the body, it is highly likely that the killer shot Deborah and then set the house on fire to destroy the evidence. The murder weapon was kept in the bedroom safe, and it is assumed that the killer knew that there was a gun there and was able to open it.
Suspicion fell on her seriously ill husband and two children. The quiet husband, the family-oriented eldest daughter, and the troubled eldest son… each of them had a motive for killing Deborah!
The couple has two children, an older sister, Kelly, and a younger brother, Jay, who have both grown up and left home. Jerome is a former Air Force soldier who became a police officer after leaving the military. His mother, Deborah, was born into a wealthy family, and the mansion they live in was inherited from her parents.
However, Deborah never lived a flashy life and was a full-time housewife. She and Jerome have been married for over 35 years and are still very close, with their two children each living their own free lives.
Her older sister, Kelly, is a talented programmer working for a software company and also works as a dancer. She is lesbian and has a relationship with a female lover that is approved by her family.
Meanwhile, his younger brother Jay had a lot of troubles. He dreamed of becoming a musician but failed, ran away from home repeatedly in defiance of his parents’ urging him to get a stable job, and was arrested several times as a drug addict.
Jay continues to lead a rough life, but when his daughter Lindsay is born, he finds himself raising his 5-year-old daughter as a single father. He tries desperately to be a good father.
Her family doted on young Lindsay and tried to raise her together, but ironically, this ended up causing a huge rift in the family.
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Two months before Deborah was murdered, Jay had left Lindsay’s care to his sister Kelly. He said he was busy working nights to pay child support, but Jay was supposed to be receiving financial support from Deborah.
Kelly became suspicious and investigated, discovering that Jay had been involved in drug trafficking with his old gang buddies.
Jay’s family advised him to get a job and change his life for Lindsay’s sake, but he wouldn’t listen. Kelly couldn’t bear to see her brother like that, so she began the process of transferring custody of Lindsay to herself.
However, Jay refuses, saying, “Are you going to take my daughter away from me?” And the custody battle spreads to Deborah and Jerome’s marriage.
Deborah agreed to the change of custody of their granddaughter, but Jerome was not in favor of taking the child away from Jay. Jerome’s indecisive attitude derails the happy couple’s relationship…
When Jay refused to modify custody, Kelly took strong measures, reporting his brother to social services for his criminal record and forcibly separating them from each other.
Kelly and Deborah were planning to take steps to allow Jay to live with their daughter again when he reformed his life, but Jay, unaware of this, refuses to look for work even after his daughter has been taken from him, and spends his days drowning in alcohol… Seeing this, Deborah finally decides to cut off all ties with Jay and to stop financially supporting him.
Deborah also tried to confiscate the car she had bought for him, but Jay rebelled, saying, “If you do anything more, I’ll kill you!” The argument between the two escalated to the point where the neighbors called the police, and Jay, in his excited state, was deemed to be in danger of harming his mother, and was temporarily detained by the police.
At the time, Jay left behind the ominous words, “You will definitely regret this…”, but he was subsequently released from detention and his whereabouts are unknown.
A week after the incident, Deborah’s body was found shot to death in a house that had been set on fire. Was it Jay who killed Deborah? However, a document was found in the ruins of the house, and another suspect emerged.
The document in question was Deborah’s will. The day before she was murdered, Deborah had rewritten her will to leave all of her inheritance to her eldest daughter, Kelly, and had removed her husband, Jerome, and her son, Jay, from the list of heirs. The person who would benefit most from Deborah’s death would be Kelly, who would get all of her inheritance for herself.
And on the third day after Deborah’s murder, the investigation makes a big breakthrough. Jay, who had been missing, turns up, and Jerome, his father, who had been in a coma, regains consciousness. Who is the real culprit?
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Table of Contents
The Mother Arson and Murder Mystery: Unraveling the Web of Deceit and Family Secrets
In the midst of the bustling streets of Alabama, USA, a shocking incident took place on June 8, 2010, that would shake the foundations of the Burton family and leave investigators baffled. The “Mother Arson and Murder Mystery,” a true-crime story, has recently been reconstructed and aired on TV Tokyo Plus, offering a thrilling ride into the dark underbelly of family secrets and deceit.
The Fateful Night: A Fire, a Murder, and a Web of Suspects
On that fateful evening, firefighters responded to a call at the luxurious Burton residence, only to find the body of Deborah Burton, the family matriarch, seated in a chair with the TV remote in her hand. Her husband, Jerome, a former Air Force soldier turned police officer, was found in a coma due to carbon
What were the key events leading up to the tragic fire that claimed Deborah Burton’s life?
The Shocking True Story of the “Mother Arson and Murder Mystery”
On June 8, 2010, a devastating fire broke out in an upscale residential area in Alabama, USA. Firefighters responding to the call found the body of a woman, Deborah Burton, inside the burning house, and her husband, Jerome Burton, collapsed in the bathroom. What initially seemed like a tragic accident turned out to be a cold-blooded murder, with the killer setting the house on fire to destroy evidence.
As investigators dug deeper, they discovered that Deborah had been shot in the head, and shell casings were found at the scene. A handgun was also found in her bedroom, leading police to suspect that the killer was someone close to the family. The murder weapon was kept in the bedroom safe, and it was likely that the killer knew how to access it.
The prime suspects
The investigation focused on three main suspects: Jerome Burton, Deborah’s husband, and their two children, Kelly and Jay.
Jerome, a former Air Force soldier and police officer, was suspected due to his access to the murder weapon and his potential motives. Kelly, the eldest daughter, was a talented programmer and dancer, who was also a lesbian. She had a seemingly perfect life, but investigators wondered if she had a hidden motive to kill her mother. Jay, the troubled youngest son, had a history of drug addiction and run-ins with the law. He had previously left his daughter, Lindsay, in his sister Kelly’s care, which raised suspicions about his involvement in the murder.
The Family’s Dark Secrets
As the investigation progressed, it became clear that the Burton family was not as perfect as they seemed. Deborah’s murder was not just a crime of passion; it was a culmination of years of family secrets, resentments, and motives. Jerome and Deborah’s seemingly perfect marriage was hiding dark secrets, and their children’s lives were not as stable as they appeared.
The TV Tokyo Plus documentary, “The World is in an Uproar! True Secret Shocking Files,” reconstructs the events surrounding Deborah’s murder, revealing the intricate web of motives, alibis, and secrets that led to the shocking truth.
The Verdict
After a thorough investigation, Jerome Burton was found guilty of capital murder-arson in the death of his wife, Deborah [[1]]. The court proceedings were highly publicized, with many following the case, wondering who was behind the heinous crime.
In a surprising twist, Jerome appealed his conviction, citing jury charge error, ineffective assistance of counsel, and other grounds [[2]]. However, the original verdict was upheld, and Jerome was sentenced to life in prison for his role in Deborah’s murder.
The Legacy of the Case
The “Mother Arson and Murder Mystery” case serves as a stark reminder that even in the most seemingly perfect families, dark secrets can lurk. The documentary, available on TVer and TV Tokyo Net, offers a gripping and thought-provoking look at the events that led to Deborah’s tragic death.
As the Burton family’s story continues to captivate audiences, it serves as a warning that even in the most unsuspecting places, evil can lurk, and the truth can be hidden behind a mask of perfection.
References:
[[1]]https://www.al.com/live/2013/03/irvingtonmanfoundguiltyof.html
[[2]]https://law.justia.com/cases/texas/fourteenth-court-of-appeals/2007/83554.html
[[3]]https://www.al.com/topic/Jerome%20Burton/index.html
