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Four Arrested in Deadly Columbia Facebook Marketplace Robbery

1/24/2026

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Four suspects have been arrested and charged with second-degree murder and robbery in Michael Ryan Burke's fatal shooting at his Columbia, Missouri home during a Facebook Marketplace robbery.
Burke texted his family, "I am dying, I love you," and described attackers to 911.
Three 18-year-olds and a juvenile are suspects.
The suspects are held without bond, and Burke was known for military service and missionary work, including anti-trafficking efforts.

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Four suspects have been arrested and charged with second-degree murder and robbery in Michael Ryan Burke's fatal shooting at his Columbia, Missouri home during a Facebook Marketplace robbery.
Burke texted his family, "I am dying, I love you," and described attackers to 911.
Three 18-year-olds and a juvenile are suspects.
The suspects are held without bond, and Burke was known for military service and missionary work, including anti-trafficking efforts.