Crime & Safety
Triple Homicide Suspect Sought By Howard County Police For Killing Brother, Sister-In-Law
Howard County Police are on the hunt for a man believed to have killed an 83-year-old woman and his brother and sister-in-law.

HOWARD COUNTY, MD — Jeffrey Allen Burnham, 46, of Cumberland is on the loose and wanted by Howard County Police and Alleghany County Police for three homicides.
Considered to be armed and dangerous, Burnham is believed to have shot to death his brother, 58-year-old Brian Robinette, and sister-in-law, 57-year-old Kelly Sue Robinette in the 5300 block of Kerger Road.
According to the Howard County Police Department, Burnham drove to his family's home after fatally shooting a woman in Allegany County Wednesday, where he also stole that victim's car. That victim, 83-year-old Rebecca Reynolds, lived in the 500 block of Fourth Street in Cumberland.
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Authorities said all three victims were targeted.
Police believe Burnham may be driving a 2007 red Chevrolet Corvette with a black top and tags MD/8BX5121. Investigators are offering a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to the arrest of the suspect.
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Burnham is described as standing 5'3, weighing 170 pounds with brown hair.
Howard County Police are offering a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to the arrest of Burnham. Anyone with information is asked to call 911.
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