PGPD Seeks Community’s Assistance in Identifying Deceased Man

The Prince George’s County Police Department is asking the community to call investigators with any information that could help identify a man who was recently located deceased in Fort Washington. Investigators are working to identify him so his family can be notified. At this time, there is no foul play suspected in his death.  

 

On August 30, 2023, at about 3:15 pm, the adult male’s remains were located along a shoreline in the 8200 block of Waterside Court. Preliminarily, it’s believed the decedent could be a white male. He also has several distinguishing tattoos on his left chest and below the navel. Here are images of his tattoos.

Anyone with information on his identity who would like to speak to a detective may call 301-516-2512.    

Anyone with information who wants to contact Crime Solvers may call (8477), or go online at www.pgcrimesolvers.com, or use the “P3 Tips” mobile app (search “P3 Tips” in the Apple Store or Google Play to download the app onto your mobile device.) You can remain anonymous. Please refer to case number 23-0051277. 

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Fort Washington Fatal Crash Under Investigation

The Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal vehicle crash that occurred in late August in Fort Washington. The deceased driver is 24-year-old Travon Gray of Fort Washington.

On August 29, 2023, at approximately 8:50 pm, officers responded to the intersection of Allentown Road and Payne Drive for a collision involving two vehicles. 

 

The preliminary investigation reveals Gray was traveling northbound on Allentown Road, when for reasons that remain under investigation, crossed the double yellow line and struck a sedan. Both involved drivers were taken to a hospital for treatment. Gray was pronounced deceased on August 31^st.

Anyone with information on this case is asked to call the Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit at 301-731-4422.

 

Callers wishing to remain anonymous may call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477), go online at www.pgcrimesolvers.com, or use the “P3 Tips” mobile app search “P3 Tips” in the Apple Store or Google Play to download the app onto your mobile device. Please refer to case number 23-0050991. 

 

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PGPD Charges Suspect for Murder of Missing Greenbelt Woman

Harold Francis Landon III

Following an extensive investigation, the Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit has identified and charged a suspect with the murder of 59-year-old Mariame Sylla of Greenbelt. Ms. Sylla was reported missing in the city of Greenbelt in late July. The suspect is 33-year-old Harold Francis Landon III of University Park. At this time, there is no indication the suspect and victim were known to each other.

 

On August 1, 2023, at approximately 6:20 pm, PGPD patrol officers responded to the 7300 block of Old Alexandria Ferry Road in Clinton after human remains were located outside. The PGPD’s Homicide Unit also responded to the scene and opened a death investigation. DNA testing recently confirmed those remains are Ms. Sylla. An autopsy is being conducted to determine her cause of death. Investigators are also working to determine where and when she was murdered.

 

Through various investigative techniques, Landon was identified as the suspect. He has been in the custody of the Department of Corrections since August 1, 2023, on an unrelated assault charge. PGPD Homicide Unit detectives filed first degree murder charges against him today for the murder of Ms. Sylla. The motive for the murder remains under investigation.

 

“Ms. Sylla was a beloved teacher and member of the Greenbelt community. Her murder is tragic. We hope the arrest of Landon provides some comfort to her family and all who knew and loved her. I thank the women and men of our Homicide Unit, the Greenbelt Police Department, and all of our partner agencies for their relentless effort to find Ms. Sylla’s murderer and hold him accountable,” said Chief Malik Aziz.

 

The Prince George’s County Police Department has worked in partnership with the Greenbelt Police Department and Greenbelt Police Chief Bowers on this on-going investigation. The PGPD also appreciates the assistance of the FBI – Baltimore Field Office, the Anne Arundel County Police Department, the Charles County Sheriff’s Office, the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office, the Maryland Coordination and Analysis Center, the Maryland-National Capital Park Police, Chesapeake Search and Rescue, the Calvert K-9 Search Team and the Prince George’s County State’s Attorney’s Office on this case.  

 

If anyone has information relevant to this investigation, they are asked to please call detectives at 301-516-2512.   

 

Anyone with information who wants to contact Crime Solvers may call 1-866-411-TIPS (8477), or go online at www.pgcrimesolvers.com, or use the “P3 Tips” mobile app (search “P3 Tips” in the Apple Store or Google Play to download the app onto your mobile device.) You can remain anonymous. Please refer to case number 23-045022.

 

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Suspect Charged in Connection With Double Domestic-Related Murder

 

Michael Kevin Burch

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit charged a man in connection with the fatal shooting of his wife and son at their Fort Washington home. The suspect is 62-year-old Michael Kevin Burch. The victims are 52-year-old Rori Burch and 25-year-old Michael Burch, Jr. The suspect also shot another victim, an adult male, whose injuries are not considered life-threatening.

On August 31, 2023, at approximately 5:45 pm, officers responded to the 1900 block of Tall Timber Court for the report of a shooting. When patrol officers arrived, the suspect refused to exit his home prompting a barricade to be called. For several hours, the Emergency Services Team and PGPD negotiators attempted to communicate with Burch but were unsuccessful. At approximately 10:45 pm, EST officers entered the home and took Burch into custody without incident. Rori Burch was located deceased in the yard. The son was located deceased inside of the home. The preliminary investigation revealed the surviving victim is a neighbor who had gone to the home to offer help after Burch shot his wife. Burch shot the neighbor when the neighbor knocked on the front door.

Burch is charged with first degree murder, attempted murder and related charges. The motive remains under investigation. This double murder is now the 17^th domestic-related murder the PGPD has investigated this year.  

If anyone has information relevant to this investigation, they are asked to please call detectives at 301-516-2512.    

 

Anyone with information who wants to contact Crime Solvers may call 1-866-411-TIPS (8477), or go online at www.pgcrimesolvers.com, or use the “P3 Tips” mobile app (search “P3 Tips” in the Apple Store or Google Play to download the app onto your mobile device.) You can remain anonymous. Please refer to case number 23-0051546.

 

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