David Burton was found dead in Dayton, Ohio, on April 6, 1996; his death was classified as a homicide. His case remains unsolved and is listed among Montgomery County’s 1996 homicide victims.

Details released about the circumstances of Burton’s death are limited. Local law enforcement and the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation have continued to promote unsolved cases like this one, urging community members to come forward with any information and noting that advances in forensic technology such as DNA analysis can sometimes generate new leads. Dayton History also helps keep unsolved crimes in public awareness through events and records.

If anyone has information about David Burton, no matter how small it might seem, please contact the appropriate investigators handling this cold case. What can be shared about Burton’s last known movements or contacts around April 1996?