State v. Ed Burton
Order:
Supreme Court Case Name:
State v. Ed Burton
Case Date:
1895
Court Origin:
Circuit - Criminal
Cause/Crime:
Murder
Database - TN Research:
County:
- Rutherford
Division:
Middle
Number of Pages:
178
Notes / Description:
The State charged Ed Burton with the August 1893 shooting and murder of William (Bud) Burns at a Mr. Jackson's picnic in Murfreesboro. Burns' brother testified that Bud was shot after dancing and calling a set at the picnic when he was standing by the lemonade stand. Other witnesses said Burns was drinking and had a knife out when words were exchanged between he and Burton.