From The Tribune staff reports
BIRMINGHAM — A Birmingham man was arrested for two counts of capital murder.
According to the Birmingham Police Department (BPD), Desmond Burt Sr., 31, was arrested in connection to the murders of Cynthia Burt, 62, and Desmond Burt Jr., 3, which occurred on Sunday, April 3, 2022, at 4909 Hillman Drive Southwest.
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“Birmingham Police Detectives presented information on the case to the Jefferson County District Attorney’s Office,” Sergeant Rodarius Mauldin said. “After an assessment of the information, detectives obtained warrants for two counts of capital murder.”
Desmond Burt Sr. was taken into custody at the initial scene. He will be in the custody of the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office with no bond.