Sheriff’s Office asking for help in beating death of Como man

Published 10:21 am Friday, May 6, 2022

The Panola County Sheriff’s Office released the following information Thursday, May 5:

The Panola County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in providing information that will lead to the arrest of the suspect responsible for beating a man to death.

Investigators say Carlos Burton of Como was brutally beaten on March 21 and dropped off at Baptist DeSoto Hospital with severe injuries. He later died.

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PCSO asks that anyone with information on the case call 662-209-2011 to report anonymous tips. All calls are confidential and you will never be asked your name.

A reward of up to $1,000 is available for anonymous tips.