N.C. man faces Bigamy charges for having three wives, police say there may be more
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NORTH CAROLINA () – A man in North Carolina is accused of having three wives at the same time, police said there could be more

According to a Facebook post from the Davidson County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division (CID), in April of 2025 they agency initiated an investigation involving bigamy, after a report was filed.

Throughout the investigation, Detectives found Harry Irvine Burdick Jr. to have three marriage licenses with three different women.

All three marriages took place in North Carolina, in Lincoln County, Davidson County, and Guilford County.

Detectives were unable to locate divorce proceedings before Burdick had already married two other women.

On Friday, August 22nd, he was arrested and charged with two counts of felony bigamy.

Financial motivation and personal gain were the motives for Burdick, police said.

The suspect was released on a written promise to appear in court, with his first appearance scheduled for September 22, 2025, at the Davidson County Courthouse.

Police said they believe there could additional victims for this investigation.

If you or someone you know has been legally married without a divorce to Mr. Burdick, please contact Detective Foushee at the Davidson County Sheriff’s Office (336) 236-3365.

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