LEE COUNTY — LEE COUNTY: Robert Trent Burkey wins the prize for the Target Ten fugitive with the most education. Burkey was once a professor, and became a chairman of psychology at Emory and Henry College in Virginia. His intelligence and versatility enabled him to later become a senior chemist in the private sector.
But this 'man of higher education' is charged with low and despicable acts against children. Burkey lured a woman online, then molested her two young daughters. Later, he was found to have a stash of child pornography stored on his computer. Even though he was charged with the crimes in Fort Worth, Texas, he escaped prosecution by fleeing the area. He remains at large and has strong ties to areas around Sanford and Sevin Devils, NC.
If you have information on Robert Trent Burkey, call 1.866.43.WANTED or click on 'Report A Tip.'
Wanted For
Possession of Child Pornography
Aggravated Sexual Assault
Profile
SEX: Male
RACE: White
AGE NOW: 40
HEIGHT: 6’
WEIGHT: 200 lbs.
HAIR: Brown
EYES: Brown
Recognizable features: Burkey has a dimple in his chin and a mole on his cheek
Occupation: Burkey used to work as a chemist and was an academic in psychology
Last Seen
Burkey was last seen in June 2003 in Fort Worth, Texas.
Possible Locations
Sanford, NC
Seven Devils, NC
Authorities say Burkey has family in the Sanford, NC area and could be hiding out with them and/or making contact with his young son who lives there. The family also owns property in the Seven Devils community near Boone.
