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Kane · 02-07-2008, 08:48 AM

There's a new article about a Michigan hardware company, Martin's Hardware, celebrating 40 years of business. In that same article, Unsolved Mysteries and John Burns are mentioned.

What does this have to do with a hardware company? Answer: In 1970, John Burns went to this store to buy some ammunition, claiming that he wanted to scare off a dog that was barking in his yard. Instead, he used the ammo to kill his estranged lover, Eleanor Farver.

John Burns was profiled in a pre-series special of Unsolved Mysteries, which aired in the spring of 1987. Just days after that broadcast, he was captured. Burns was eventually convicted of second-degree murder in the death of Eleanor Farver, but he died before he could be sentenced.

http://hometownlife.com/apps/pbcs.dl...05/1086/NEWS19

crystaldawn · 02-07-2008, 09:02 AM

Interesting, nice find. They did interview someone from the hardward store in the segment, I believe his name was Bud. He mentioned how he sold Burn's the bullets that he later used to kill his ex. I always thought he seemed pretty bothered by the fact that it was him that sold them to him but of course Burns didn't tell him the reason he wanted the bullets.

justins5256 · 02-07-2008, 09:05 AM

How odd they would want that sort of thing associated with their store.

crystaldawn · 02-07-2008, 09:09 AM

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How odd they would want that sort of thing associated with their store.

I agree. Its almost like "its their claim to fame"...

DarkDante · 02-09-2008, 12:13 AM

OT: But since we are talking about special 2 - its nice to see Crystaldawn changed her avatar to the "professional female thieves" - Top to bottom thats Jackie Edmonds, Heather Graupmann, Chantel Laverau and Anna Deorrea.

crystaldawn · 02-09-2008, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by DarkDante

OT: But since we are talking about special 2 - its nice to see Crystaldawn changed her avatar to the "professional female thieves" - Top to bottom thats Jackie Edmonds, Heather Graupmann, Chantel Laverau and Anna Deorrea.

You are sooo funny Dante....

A special thanks as always to the "avatar specialist" Wiseguy for sending it to me...

ididn'tdoit · 02-09-2008, 04:40 PM

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A special thanks as always to the "avatar specialist" Wiseguy for sending it to me...

CD, you can download VLC media player (the one I use, it's free!) and there's a screen capture function, it's really easy to use. Just pop in a dvd and you're ready to go!

Zero · 02-10-2008, 12:28 PM

I wonder about the hardware store that was in the Angelo Desidero (misspelled right?) case. You know, the guy who killed him went to a hardware store and bought a shovel and pick I think. He buried him out in a field and the later gives the tools away to some people. Now I wonder whatever happened with that hardware store.

crystaldawn · 05-26-2011, 07:17 PM

I was watching this case with Farina today. I was surprised to hear him say that after 20 years of marriage to Anna Burns was when John Burn's affair with Eleanor began. I rewatched the original Karl Malden version and didn't hear him say that at all. I wonder if that was correct. I was a bit surprised that they had been married that long.

justins5256 · 05-26-2011, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by crystaldawn

I was watching this case with Farina today. I was surprised to hear him say that after 20 years of marriage to Anna Burns was when John Burn's affair with Eleanor began. I rewatched the original Karl Malden version and didn't hear him say that at all. I wonder if that was correct. I was a bit surprised that they had been married that long.

I always felt bad for Anna Burns. I have often wondered what became of her. I would imagine she passed away long ago. I believe she was living in an assisted living facility at the time the special aired back in '87.

WishfulDreamer · 05-26-2011, 07:38 PM

The reenactment portrayed Anna as a weirdo, but I felt bad for her as well.

crystaldawn · 05-26-2011, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by justins5256

I always felt bad for Anna Burns. I have often wondered what became of her. I would imagine she passed away long ago. I believe she was living in an assisted living facility at the time the special aired back in '87.

Yes you couldn't help but feel sorry for her. I tried to find an online obituary but no luck as I'm not sure what town she was in. You have to love that evil little laugh she has after she says "I'm his wife"....

02-07-2008, 08:48 AM	#1
Kane Senior Member Member Join Date: Mar 07, 2001 Location: MA, United States Posts: 2,830	UM and John Burns are mentioned in a recent article There's a new article about a Michigan hardware company, Martin's Hardware, celebrating 40 years of business. In that same article, Unsolved Mysteries and John Burns are mentioned. What does this have to do with a hardware company? Answer: In 1970, John Burns went to this store to buy some ammunition, claiming that he wanted to scare off a dog that was barking in his yard. Instead, he used the ammo to kill his estranged lover, Eleanor Farver. John Burns was profiled in a pre-series special of Unsolved Mysteries, which aired in the spring of 1987. Just days after that broadcast, he was captured. Burns was eventually convicted of second-degree murder in the death of Eleanor Farver, but he died before he could be sentenced. http://hometownlife.com/apps/pbcs.dl...05/1086/NEWS19

02-09-2008, 12:13 AM	#5
DarkDante Senior Member Yet Another Brilliant Post! Join Date: Jul 27, 2002 Posts: 1,415	OT: But since we are talking about special 2 - its nice to see Crystaldawn changed her avatar to the "professional female thieves" - Top to bottom thats Jackie Edmonds, Heather Graupmann, Chantel Laverau and Anna Deorrea. __________________ Sometimes I Realize My Days Are Getting On Sometimes I Realize It's Time To Move Along Driving Down Pacific Coast Out On Highway One The Setting Sun Goodbye

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Zero Forum Regular R.I.P. Mick Karn Join Date: Jun 15, 2003 Location: new mexico, but missing California! Posts: 300	I wonder about the hardware store that was in the Angelo Desidero (misspelled right?) case. You know, the guy who killed him went to a hardware store and bought a shovel and pick I think. He buried him out in a field and the later gives the tools away to some people. Now I wonder whatever happened with that hardware store. __________________ "Maybe, someday, saved by zero..." "When in trouble, when in doubt, run in circles, scream and shout."

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02-07-2008, 09:02 AM	#2
crystaldawn Moderator Member Join Date: Dec 17, 2002 Location: Illinois Posts: 3,770	Interesting, nice find. They did interview someone from the hardward store in the segment, I believe his name was Bud. He mentioned how he sold Burn's the bullets that he later used to kill his ex. I always thought he seemed pretty bothered by the fact that it was him that sold them to him but of course Burns didn't tell him the reason he wanted the bullets.

02-07-2008, 09:05 AM	#3
justins5256 Senior Member Member Join Date: Aug 08, 2002 Posts: 2,806	How odd they would want that sort of thing associated with their store.

05-26-2011, 07:17 PM	#9
crystaldawn Moderator Member Join Date: Dec 17, 2002 Location: Illinois Posts: 3,770	I was watching this case with Farina today. I was surprised to hear him say that after 20 years of marriage to Anna Burns was when John Burn's affair with Eleanor began. I rewatched the original Karl Malden version and didn't hear him say that at all. I wonder if that was correct. I was a bit surprised that they had been married that long.

05-26-2011, 07:38 PM	#11
WishfulDreamer Senior Member Member Join Date: Jun 01, 2009 Location: L.A. Posts: 1,433	The reenactment portrayed Anna as a weirdo, but I felt bad for her as well.