Left and Center: Burton, circa 1988;
Right: Age-progression to age 40 (circa 2008)
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Missing Since: February 9, 1988 from Boynton Beach, Florida Classification: Endangered Missing Date of Birth: June 11, 1968 Age: 19 years old Height and Weight: 5'6, 165 pounds Distinguishing Characteristics: African-American female. Black hair, brown eyes. Medical Conditions: Burton was approximately five months pregnant at the time of her disappearance.
Details of Disappearance
Burton was last seen in Boynton Beach, Florida on February 9, 1988. Her stepmother saw her before she went to work. At 10:00 a.m., her stepmother called home and spoke to Burton. When she arrived home later, Burton was gone. She didn't leave a note, which is uncharacteristic of her, and none of her belongings were missing. Sh has never been heard from again. Her stepmother reported her missing the next day.At the time of her disappearance, Burton attended Santaluces High School and lived with her father and stepmother in a house on northwest 27th Court; they still live there. Few details are available in her case.
Investigating Agency
Source Information
Updated 4 times since October 12, 2004.
Last updated September 12, 2010; picture added.
If you have any information concerning this case, please contact:
Boynton Beach Police Department
561-742-6100
The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
Florida Department of Law Enforcement
WPBF 25
CBS 12
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