Friday, 01 March 2013 14:42
Man will spend life in prison after molesting two young family members
The Edwardsville man convicted of molesting two young relatives in 2008, will spend the rest of his natural life in prison.
Michael Burgund of Edwardsville told turned himself into police and said he assaulted the girls, aged two and three in 2011, but later withdrew that confession. This was the mandatory minimum penalty based on the number and types of charges Burgund faced.
Michael Burgund of Edwardsville told turned himself into police and said he assaulted the girls, aged two and three in 2011, but later withdrew that confession. This was the mandatory minimum penalty based on the number and types of charges Burgund faced.
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