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Maryland man charged in 1993 missing boy's death
After 33 years, police charged Joseph Lynch with murder of 10-year-old George Burdynski who vanished while biking
In brief
After 33 years, police charged Joseph Lynch with murder of 10-year-old George Burdynski who vanished while biking Joseph Lynch, 61, charged with second-degree murder and rape of George Burdynski after 33-year cold case solved Originally reported by Valleynewslive.
Cold case solved
Police charged Joseph Lynch with second-degree murder and rape of George Burdynski after 33 years.
Boy vanished while biking
George Burdynski disappeared on May 24, 1993, while riding his bicycle in his neighborhood.
New leads in 2026
Police charged Lynch with sexual assault of two teenage boys between 2007 and 2014 during a separate investigation.
Key witness testimony
A 13-year-old witness told police Lynch directed him to assault Burdynski and killed him during the attack.
Lynch's charges
Lynch faces second-degree murder, second-degree rape, second-degree sex offense, and third-degree sex offense charges.
Possible other victims
Police believe Lynch may have sexually assaulted additional people during the 1990s or after his 2006 prison release.
In short
Joseph Lynch, 61, charged with second-degree murder and rape of George Burdynski after 33-year cold case solved
