Man accused of marrying three women in north carolina charged with felony bigamy

Man accused of marrying three women in North Carolina charged with felony bigamy

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September 7, 2025

Lexington, NC – A Davidson County man is facing felony charges after investigators say he married three women in different counties without ever divorcing.

Detectives with the Davidson County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division said they launched a probe in April after receiving a report of suspected bigamy. The investigation revealed that Harry Irvine Burdick Jr. allegedly obtained marriage licenses with three women in Lincoln, Davidson, and Guilford counties.

Officials said detectives were unable to locate divorce records before the additional marriages took place. Burdick, 73, was arrested on Friday, August 22, and charged with two counts of felony bigamy. Investigators believe financial gain and personal benefit motivated the alleged scheme.

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Burdick was released on a written promise to appear in court. His first appearance is scheduled for September 22 at the Davidson County Courthouse.

The sheriff’s office said there may be additional victims and is asking anyone who believes they were married to Burdick without a legal divorce to contact Detective Foushee at (336) 236-3365.


Key Points

  • Davidson County investigators say a man married three women in separate North Carolina counties.
  • Harry Irvine Burdick Jr. was charged with two counts of felony bigamy.
  • Investigators suspect financial motives and are searching for additional victims.

The case has raised questions about how far the marriage trail may stretch.

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