HARRISBURG, Ill. – A press release issued by Saline County Sheriff Keith Brown states that Dr. Brian Burns, 56, of Harrisburg, was arrested for First Degree Murder by Saline County Sheriff’s deputies on March 16, 2016, at 7:45 a.m.
Dr. Burns' arrest is in connection with the disappearance of Carla Burns, 49, of Marion, Illinois. Mrs. Burns was last seen in Saline County around 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 8, 2016.
This is an active investigation conducted by the Saline County Sheriff’s Office, Marion Police Department, Illinois State Police, Williamson County Sheriff’s Office, Saline County Coroner’s Office, Illinois State Police Crime Scene Services, as well as other agencies.
A formal press conference/press release will occur at 10 a.m. Thursday, March 17 at the Saline County Detention Center.
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