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Man admits he killed missing Maryland child George 'Junior' Burdynski 33 years ago
WJLA • • nation
Key Points:
- After more than 30 years, authorities have identified the circumstances of 10-year-old George "Junior" Burdynski's 1993 disappearance and charged Joseph Lynch, a man connected to a child sex abuse ring near Burdynski's home.
- Burdynski was reportedly killed during a forced abuse session involving Lynch, who ordered and participated in the assault and the disposal of Burdynski's body, according to a now 46-year-old man who was a victim of Lynch and admitted to the killing.
- Lynch, previously convicted for child sex abuse and released in 2006, faces new charges including second-degree murder and rape related to Burdynski's death, as well as additional child sex abuse and arson charges from 2007 to 2014.
- The 46-year-old man who admitted to killing Burdynski was 13 at the time and is not facing charges under Maryland law; he is cooperating fully with investigators.
- Police continue to seek information about Lynch and his victims, urging anyone with knowledge to contact authorities.
