From the Harford County Sheriff’s Office:
On Saturday, August 7, 2010 at approximately 9:20pm, Darlington Volunteer Fire Company responded to a 911 call for a possible cardiac arrest in the 1500 block of Clearview Drive in Street, MD. Upon arrival to the scene, EMS personnel immediately contacted the Harford County Sheriff’s Office to respond, when recognizing that the victim’s condition appeared to be suspicious in nature.
The victim, who was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics, has been identified as Deborah Elaine Burgess, age 52, of the 1500 block of Clearview Drive in Street, MD. Her death is being investigated as a homicide. Harford County Sheriff’s Office detectives are in still in the early stages of the investigative process; however, anyone with information regarding this crime is encouraged to contact Corporal Paul Ruszala at 410-836-5429 or Detective Phil Golden at 410-836-5430.
Anyone with information regarding the crime wishing to remain anonymous may report their information through the following methods listed below. Qualifying tips that lead to a conviction may be eligible for up to $ 2,000.00 in rewards.
Website/Email: Submit a tip online at http://www.harfordsheriff.org/wanted
Text message: Metro Crime Stoppers: Text “CRIMES” (274637). Begin the message “MCS,” then add the information.
Phone: Harford Crime Solvers: Call 1-888-540-8477
CAN’T SEEM TO LOCATE ‘CLEARVIEW’ IN STREET…what’s up with that?….
I dunno why you can’t find it…it runs off Poole Rd….well actually tuns off Galaxie Dr which runs off Sunshine Dr which runs off Poole Rd.
Just type “1500 Clearview Dr, Street, MD” into google and it takes you right there.
roger that…might know the folks…
It’s in that little trailer park.
I would start with the guy who she filed a restraining order against in March, who also has happens to have a criminal record of violence. There I solved the case, do I get a reward or something.
As with other cases, and I have no knowledge of the relationship between the 2, but associating yourself with criminals can be hazardous for your health.
I’m his sister and he didn’t kill her. Maybe they should look up the people she used to sell her pain medicine to they could probably give you some insight as to who did it. My brother did not. She was a psycho who used him and when his money was gone she wanted him gone.
yeah…checked that guy out…maybe…never know…but ususally a restraining order is not prosecuted, when plaintiff nixes appearance…then hell breaks loose…
neighbors would know what’s up…and what’s up with the ‘roommate’?… domestic violence is what took my ex away.
went to Clearview today…a
Darlington Rescue suv was parked near one of the units…
was wondering in a tech was the roommate who found the victim…
Darlington VFC chief lives right next door.
Wow, how insensitive can u people be? Regardless of how one lives their life, no one deserves to be murdered. I am her daughter and have just lost my mother and my children lost their grandmother. Dee Dee, I do not know you or your brother but writing something so vulgar is a true judge of your character. Didn’t your mother ever teach you that if u don’t have something nice 2 say, say nothing at all? I am convinced that you are much worse white trash than she ever could have been.
I’m sorry for your loss truly I am but would you let someone bash your brother like that. My mother taught me to protect our family and there was nothing vulgar about what I said. The truth is the truth.
I have NEVER seen such coldness (i.e….where is it on the map…where do I find it?????) or personal attacks on somone you didn’t know or barely knew.
Did you ever stop to think her children would read those horrible comments? Her daughter did..and God bless you, Stephi for taking up for your mom…she certainly would for you.
I am Deb’s cousin….in the past few months we have grown very close. She was coming up to visit in Oct and was even gonna sell her home to move back here to get away from “bad people”…after reading these comments..I am realizing there are more bad people there than even she knew. You should ALL be ashamed…and donate money to a domestic violence cause…
Deb was a loving, kind, giving person. She would do for anyone she could. She would do anything to protect her children and grandchildren. It breaks my heart that she lived in such pain, and there was a MONSTER out there that decided it was alright to hurt her more…
I wish she could have gotten out of this area, full of bigot, fools, and people who THINK they are superior…but definitley are not…anyone with just a touch of class would never write the things I have read here…
I thought personal attacks would be deleted. These are pretty personal to me…and obviously to her daughter.
R.I.P. Deb….hope you are in a better, more beautiful place…gotta be better than where you did live!!!
Stephanie…what do you think happened?
Everyone has their flaws but NO ONE deserves to be killed regaurdless of their lifestyle it is STILL WRONG Stephanie I am VERY SORRY for your loss Dont let these people ruin the memory that you hold of your mother.
…is popping the popcorn…
Jimmy, I really have no idea. The detectives aren’t telling me anything. Dee Dee, I don’t think what was said is bashing your brother…it was just the truth and nothing vulgar. I guess you are not able to apply your statement to yourself. Please just keep your hurtful words to yourself.
Dee Dee,
I’m not sure who did what which, unless there are witnesses to the crime is usually the case. Police use something called Victimology, study of the victim, their associates, their lifestyle, it gets very dirty at times when things from a victims past are brought to light, maybe connected and maybe not. Its all pieces of the puzzle. Somewhere in this story your brother happens to be a piece of the puzzle. I woult interview him, ask him where he was, ask for a voluntary DNA swab, ask if he has any information that may be helpful to the police, and send him on his way.
I also noticed he has some priors, in these instances did you think he was innocent as well. Do you where he was on the night in question ie, did you see him or just going of what you are being told.
People should not be on here bashing someone that was just murdered. Thats not right at all. Dont you think her family and friends are going through enough without vulgur statements from someone. If you DON’T have anything nice to say DON’T say it at all.
Debbie was a friend and neighbor of mine. She did not deserve this at ALL. She would do anything she could to help out anyone in need. She had a big heart.
Debbie R.I.P I hope your in a better place. God has taken a beautiful person from us.
The police have already done all of that. The only thing I can tell you is that I’m sorry for the loss. Nothing I said was vulgar.
While what you said may not have been vulgar to you, it can be very vulgar to someone that has just lost their mother in an unimaginable tragedy. If I were to write something similar about your brother if this had happened to him, I am sure that you would be the first to find it offensive. He has A LOT of faults but I am not so ignorant as to post them while he is alive or dead.
Thank you to all of you who had enough decency to write about the good my mother has done. I know I shouldn’t let these comments get to me but I cannot stand ignorant people. Anyway, thank you again and I hope to see you all on Friday.
did not know there was a memorial planned for Friday
what are the details since i haven’t read anything in the papers
A human life is a human life. This is a tragedy for the vicitm’s family and friends. Who cares how she lived. The bottom line is no one has the right to take another person’s life and no one should ever EVER sit in judgement of another until you’ve walked a mile in their shoes. Anyone saying negative or evil things needs to take a look in the mirror and think about what stuff could be said about them after their death. Are any of you really up for sainthood this year? God bless this lady’s family and may justice be served swiftly.
What about the roommate? how come they were ok??(while this occured And what about the paramedic suv that is parked there who drives it? Wouldnt there be some kind of evidence? How did they get into the place did she know them or were they there when she came home?
O.K….it’s been two weeks, what’s up with the investigation? Dagger needs to get this information out to the rabid readers
If only they would let us know anything. They will not tell me anything…it is very heartbreaking but if it is better for the investigation, I will wait.
What do you think about the fact they are not telling you anything still? Do you think its a good sign or a bad sign?
This is the first time I got on and looked at these comments…I cant believe how horrible and ignorant people are steph! It makes me want to lash out and talk crap about the person in question….you are so much stronger and better than me in that regard..I cant bite my tongue, and im glad you can!
And really, I cant help but wonder why this Dee Dee chick is trying to be so involved anyway…is she trying to keep tabs on something?
Hey Stephanie i talked to u before i know this is hard for u, what was the name of the pet store vet clinic i was really interested in adopting email me back please.
Hi Steph, I am your mom’s cousin. I am verry sorry for the loss of your mom. I am missing talking to her, she was a fun loving woman and she had a way of making things light up everybody. She had a way of making everybody happy when she was around. You probably don’t remember me but I think you can remember the time that you went to the Lilac Festavel in Rochester, NY. I hope we will be able to communicate together.
After months of debating i finally had the courage to google Deb’s name to see if there was ever anything published as i had not heard of anyting in the paper. My father is the “ex” everyone keeps referring to in this and i feel a need to share my feelings about all of this. I want to say that Debbie was a wonderful person with a big heart and from the day i met her, had always shown nothing but love and kindness to myself, my daughter and my husband. I know we all have a past and we all have done things and made choices we are not proud of. I myself have made lots of mistakes in my life… it’s called being human… but i believe that in life its not the bad, but the good that defines us. Debbie did a lot of good for me and i will be forever grateful for that. Because of her, i was able to dance with my dad at my wedding… which may seem like a normal thing for most but this was something i never in a million years thought would happen. She made sure he was there and i’ll never forget her for that. Stephanie, i dont know you but i want you to know that your mom touched my life. You and your babies were all she’d ever talk about. She loved you and your brother and all her grandchildren so much. We talked a great deal about you guys. It breaks my heart that she will not be here in person to watch them grow and be a part of their lives like i know she would have wanted, but i’m sure she’s watching over all of you. This is bigger than the situation and the events that took place. This is bigger than her, my dad, all these back and forth posts on this website… this is about a life and a family that has suffered a tragic loss. For that my heart goes out to Debbie and all that are hurting. Thanks for reading. God Bless and rest in peace Deb, you are truely missed.
Thank you Ashley. My mom was very fond of you also. She told me all about you and your husband and your daughter. She fought with your dad tirelessly about your wedding and was very invested in getting him there and making the day meaningful for you. She was very upset about the whole thing. She couldn’t understand why he would not want to be there for you on your special day. I am very happy that it turned out well for you. My mother was not perfect, as no one is, but she really did care for your family, even your aunt. She spoke about all of you fondly even after the end of the relationship. Thank you again for posting…it means a lot to me.