Garrett Burton ////// 632
- Nov 30, 2022
- 1:07:16
- Full Episode
Garrett Burton ////// 632
Part 1 of 1
www.TrueCrimeGarage.com
What can happen when a childish prank goes wrong? Someone gets in trouble. Someone gets injured. Someone gets killed. Sixteen year old Garrett Burton was hanging out with some friends on the Friday before Labor Day 2008. After school activities found Garrett at a local house party full of teenagers and young adults. But when four friends stepped out into the early morning hours looking for some kicks, things got bad real quick. Garrett was shot and killed. His murder is still unsolved. This week we step into the Garage and a little into our teen years to examine this cold case. If you think you could help investigators in this case, you are urged to call the Columbus Police Department at 614-645-2616.
Beer of the Week - BBA Jesus Loves Fall (bourbon barrel aged pumpkin stout) from Holy Trinity Brewing (Columbus, OH)
Garage Grade - 4 out of 5 bottle caps
This week’s True Crime recommendation is “Solving the Black Dahlia” series available on Audible.
Our other show True Crime Garage “Off the Record” (OTR if you’re nasty) is available exclusively on Stitcher Premium. For a FREE month of listening go to http://stitcherpremium.com/truecrimegarage and use promo code GARAGE
Brief Summary
Garrett Burton, 16, was shot and killed after a prank involving egg throwing went wrong in Columbus, Ohio.
Key points
- The Tragic Death of Garrett Burton. A harmless prank leads to the tragic death of a bright young man.
- Garrett's Legacy Remembered. Hundreds attend Garrett's funeral, honoring a beloved young man.
- Police Deliver Unthinkable News. Patty Burton receives devastating news about her son from the police.
- Tragic Overreaction. Garrett's father describes his son's death as an execution over a juvenile prank.
- The Danger of Pranks. The discussion highlights the unexpected consequences of juvenile pranks and their tragic outcomes.
- A Mother's Grief. Patty Garrett expresses her wish to reverse the tragedy, preferring jail over death.
Episode highlights
- The Tragic Death of Garrett BurtonA harmless prank leads to the tragic death of a bright young man.“A harmless prank went very wrong.”4:10Nov 30, 2022
- Garrett's Legacy RememberedHundreds attend Garrett's funeral, honoring a beloved young man.“He was a good boy growing up to be a good man.”6:37Nov 30, 2022
- Police Deliver Unthinkable NewsPatty Burton receives devastating news about her son from the police.“They said you need to sit down.”9:15Nov 30, 2022
- Tragic OverreactionGarrett's father describes his son's death as an execution over a juvenile prank.“It was basically an execution as far as I'm concerned.”27:11Nov 30, 2022
- The Danger of PranksThe discussion highlights the unexpected consequences of juvenile pranks and their tragic outcomes.“You get your car washed, don't kill my kid!”36:22Nov 30, 2022
- A Mother's GriefPatty Garrett expresses her wish to reverse the tragedy, preferring jail over death.“If I could just reverse this, I would much rather go downtown and take my son out of jail.”36:47Nov 30, 2022
- The Tragic Death of Garrett BurtonGarrett Burton, a 16-year-old, was shot after a prank involving egg throwing escalated.“This is a case that should have never went away from the public Spotlight.”1:02:49Nov 30, 2022
