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	Byron Looper, bizarre Tennessee political assassin, murdered his opponent to win election --- The Crime Library - The ...
		Burks was first elected to the State Assembly in 1971 and moved to the Senate in 1979.
		Burks, the father of three and grandfather of seven, had made his reputation as a hard-working, down-to-earth lawmaker whose conservative views -- against abortion, legalized gambling and a state lottery -- were in keeping with the sentiments of the farm families he represented.
		It was unusual that anyone not associated with the Burks farm would be on the road because the only buildings on the road were Burks' property; his hog operation sat at one end of the road and the other end intersected with another gravel road that led to his daughter's home.
	www.crimelibrary.com /notorious_murders/classics/byron_looper (1143 words)

	Tommy Burks - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Tommy Burks (May 22, 1940 – October 19, 1998) was a farmer and Democratic party politician in Tennessee, USA.
		Born in Cookeville, Tennessee, Burks was one of the most conservative Democrats in the state legislature.
		Burks was murdered by his Republican Party opponent Byron Looper less than a month before his likely re-election.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Tommy_Burks (320 words)

	Byron Looper, bizarre Tennessee political assassin, murdered his opponent to win election --- The Crime Library - The ...
		Kim Burks Blaylock recounted how she was forced to live her father's murder over and over - Hog House Road, where Tommy died, was her driveway, and she had to drive past the murder scene every time she left her home.
		He had kept a framed photo of Tommy Burks on the wall of his office to remind him of his duty.
		Charlotte Burks remains in the Tennessee General Assembly, where she works out of the same office her husband occupied for nearly 30 years.
	www.crimelibrary.com /notorious_murders/classics/byron_looper/15.html (743 words)

	Republican candidate arrested for murdering opponent (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The man he apparently murdered, incumbent Democrat Tommy Burks, 58, had served eight years in the state house and 20 years in the state senate, and was expected to win reelection easily.
		Burks was shot to death in his pickup truck October 19 as he was preparing to receive a group of visiting school children at a pumpkin patch on his Cumberland County farm.
		Burks was an extremely conservative Democrat who won notoriety and ridicule two years ago when he introduced legislation--which failed to pass--to require the firing of school teachers who taught evolution as fact rather than theory.
	www.wsws.org /news/1998/oct1998/rep-o24.shtml (644 words)

	Comer and Annie Burks Family
		This is the case with myself and a lady named Edna Burks Booher who recently shared with me the story of her family and how it was to grow up as one of 13 children.
		The Burks children walked from their home to Henard while school was in session.
		Fred Burks, father of the late Senator Tommy Burks, was a brother of Comer Burks, and he owned a big, shiny Cadillac.
	www.josephinesjournal.com /burks.htm (2687 words)

	Senatorial Candidate Charged in Opponent's Death -- 10/23/1998
		(CNS) – The Republican opponent of the late Tennessee state Sen. Tommy Burks, (D), was arrested for his murder this morning.
		Burks, 58, and a legislator for 28 years, was shot dead at close range in his pickup truck Monday morning while preparing for a school group who was coming to visit a pumpkin patch on his farm.
		Burks was favored to win over Looper, and now the local Democratic Party is organizing a write-in campaign for his widow, Charlotte.
	www.cnsnews.com /Politics/Archive/199810/POL19981023d.html (131 words)

	For the Record - UKS Newsletter Volume 8, Issue 1
		Tommy Burks of Grapevine, Texas, has stepped down from the position of advisor to the United Kenpo Systems and respectfully resigned his membership in our organization effective December 31, 2002.
		Burks and his wife B.J. have been long-time friends and associates of our organization and I hope will remain so.
		Burks all the best on his continuing Kenpo journey.
	www.uks-kenpo.com /v8i1/For_the_Record.html (78 words)

	@Cookeville.com \| News
		Putnam County Habitat for Humanity has scheduled a celebration with State Senator Charlotte Burks and her family for this Tuesday night (6/20/06).
		To celebrate the completion of this neighborhood which began in 1999, Habitat for Humanity, the homeowners, and many of the sponsors and volunteers are planning a Block party Tuesday night from six till eight.
		Burks and her family, as Burks Lane was dedicated in 1999 to the memory of the late State Senator Tommy Burks.
	www.cookeville.com /news/1150724864 (155 words)

	CNN.com - Election opponent found guilty in murder of state senator - August 23, 2000
		Byron (Low Tax) Looper, 35, was sentenced to life in prison without parole by the same jury that convicted him in the death of state Sen. Tommy Burks, the clear favorite to win the 1998 election.
		The Burks family had asked prosecutors not to seek the death penalty.
		Burks, 58, was shot once in the head at his hog and tobacco farm on October 19, 1998.
	www.cnn.com /2000/US/08/23/senator.killed.ap (423 words)

	Who killed Tommy Burks?
		Gibson cannot be trusted to give the former Putnam County assessor of property a fair trial, four out of five respondents say.
		The State of Tennessee on Aug. 14 will prosecute former Putnam County Assessor of Property Byron Looper for the murder of Sen. Tommy Burks, against whom Looper was running in 1998.
		On the other hand, more than four out of five participants in the week-long online survey believe DA Bill Gibson cannot be trusted to fairly prosecute the former Putnam County assessor of property.
	www.putnampit.com /polls/looppoll_03_31_2000.html (202 words)

	Michael Burks Music
		Burks’ Alligator debut is marked by blistering guitar and deep soul vocals on an exciting collection of raucous shuffles, funky workouts and simmering slow blues." (From Alligator Records website)
		Blues Revue pens Burks as no less than phenomenal and speculates that he could be the next Luther Allison.
		It is time to know that Michael Burks has arrived.
	www.michaelburks.com /music.html (206 words)

	The Sparta Expositor:Burks and Curtiss donate ‘Blue Books’ to WCMS
		Burks and Curtiss made a trip to WCMS, on Thursday, to present copies of Tennessee’s Blue Book to the seventh grade educators who will be teaching the state’s history in government.
		Curtiss commented his and Burks “replacements” in the legislature could possibly be sitting in the classroom as he encouraged the students about their future pursuits in life.
		Burks and Curtiss ended their visit by having a group photo made with the students.
	www.spartaexpositor.com /newsdetail.asp?ArticleID=1564 (849 words)

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		Byron ("Low Tax") Looper, a former property assessor in Putnam County, is seeking a new trial for the 1998 shooting death of Tommy Burks of Monterey.
		Looper is serving life in prison for slaying Burks on Burks' farm in order to clear the way for Looper to win his seat in the Tennessee Senate.
		Charlotte Burks, Burks' widow, was elected to fill her late husband's seat.
	www.wbir.com /printfullstory.aspx?storyid=20394 (218 words)

	Show Equine Professional Company (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Tommy’s goal is to teach others how to train and ride with respect, consistency, patience, and understanding, using a gentle method of asking the horse to do what is requested.
		Tommy feels as a trainer and teacher he must constantly strive to improve and increase his knowledge on training and teaching.
		Tommy and Barbara would love to hear from you and be of assistance with any problems you are having with your horses.
	www.infohorse.com /html/ShowAd.asp?id=504 (606 words)

	TIME.com: Ballot to Bullet -- Nov. 2, 1998 -- Page 1
		By all accounts, Tommy Burks was a shoo-in for re-election to the Tennessee state senate.
		Burks' wife Charlotte is now running as a Democratic write-in candidate, and some key members of the embarrassed G.O.P. are supporting her.
		Tommy Burks' only remaining legacy on the ballot is a referendum question he sponsored: a proposed amendment to the state's constitution that would establish a crime victim's bill of rights.
	www.time.com /time/magazine/article/0,9171,989452,00.html (562 words)

	Corpus Christi Online - / Candidate accused of killing incumbent
		Tommy Burks, the popular incumbent Democrat who was expected to win easily, is dead and buried.
		Burks, 58, was shot in the forehead Monday at his 1,000-acre hog farm outside the little town of Monterey, not far from his pumpkin patch.
		Looper had last been seen Sunday night, the night before Burks' body was found in the cab of his pickup truck, a small bullet hole in his forehead.
	www.caller2.com /autoconv/newsus98/newsus83.html (1354 words)

	Charlotte Burks - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		In 1998, she became the first write-in candidate to win a seat in the Tennessee State Senate, taking the seat formerly held by her husband Tommy Burks, who had been assassinated during an election campaign by his Republican challenger Byron Looper.
		She served as the secretary of the senate's education committee; and was a member of the joint study economic development; government operations; select on children and youth; and the environment, conservation, and tourism committees.
		, Burks was, along with Mae Beavers and Tommy Kilby, one of the worst ranked environmental legislators in the Tennessee General Assembly.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Charlotte_Burks (208 words)

	Court TV Online - T R I A L S
		But on Wednesday, a jury of eight women and four men said that the former state senatorial candidate is a cold-blooded killer who murdered his election rival, Sen. Tommy Burks.
		Burks, 58, was a 28-year incumbent and the clear favorite to win the election.
		On the day of the murder, Burks had been sitting in his truck, waiting to take children on an annual autumn hayride.
	www.courttv.com /archive/trials/news/0800/24_lowtax_ap.html (527 words)

	Tennessee senator's - Minnesota Daily
		Burks, a Democrat, served four terms in the House before he was elected to the Senate in 1978.
		Burks was the sponsor of two constitutional ballot questions that will appear on the ballot.
		Burks sponsored legislation this year establishing a $100 reward for people who report and help prosecute litterers.
	www.mndaily.com /articles/1998/10/20/8366 (527 words)

	dallasobserver.com - News
		Burks' appellate lawyer, Walter Reaves, says his client was resigned to his fate, and Burks made no effort to seek publicity, even though he has also maintained his innocence.
		Had the networks wanted to interview Burks on this particular Wednesday, the day of his scheduled death, Fitzgerald would have said no. The warden forbids an inmate from being interviewed on his execution day.
		By noon, the warden will halt Burks' visits with friends so a large detail of TDCJ guards can take the condemned man at an undisclosed time and through a secret route to the death chamber in Huntsville, a 45-minute drive away.
	www.dallasobserver.com /issues/2000-06-29/feature_3.html (980 words)

	CNN.com - Aspiring politician on trial for murder of state senator - August 13, 2000
		Burks, 58, was popular, well-respected, one of the most dedicated lawmakers in Tennessee and the clear favorite to win the 1998 election against Looper.
		As Burks sat in his pickup truck on a gravel road at his farm, an unfamiliar car pulled alongside.
		Burks died instantly of a shot to the head.
	archives.cnn.com /2000/ALLPOLITICS/stories/08/13/senatorkilled.ap (759 words)

	CNN.com - Election opponent found guilty in murder of state senator - August 23, 2000
		Byron (Low Tax) Looper, 35, was sentenced to life in prison without parole by the same jury that convicted him in the death of state Sen. Tommy Burks, the clear favorite to win the 1998 election.
		The Burks family had asked prosecutors not to seek the death penalty.
		Burks, 58, was shot once in the head at his hog and tobacco farm on October 19, 1998.
	edition.cnn.com /2000/US/08/23/senator.killed.ap (397 words)

	Richesin battles for FWD win
		Burks charged past Smith on the second lap.
		In the second heat, Tommy Burks was the winner in front of Sambo Parmenter and Tom Rankin.
		Shorty Hughes, the oldest driver on the track at CCS this year, had proclaimed that he is older than dirt and he proved to be the king of the Mini Stock when he outpowered the 16-car field for the feature win and also was the winner of the Mini Stock trophy dash.
	www.pressargus.com /articles/2005/06/25/sports/sports04.txt (663 words)

	Quality Tack - Saddles Trooper, Trail, Custom, Etc
		Tommy is a John Lyons select/certified trainer and an excellent clinician.
		His Panther Canyon Ranch is a beautiful facility with both indoor and outdoor arenas and round pens, with several miles of trails to ride.
		Tommy's vast knowledge and ability to teach the commucnication skills desired between horse and rider, makes his clinics an experience you won't soon forget.
	www.christieenterprises.bigstep.com /businesspartners.html (247 words)

	FishingWorld.com - News Center
		Donald and Tommy Burks from Weatherford broke into the points lead by winning Sundays event with once again a single five fish limit in the field.
		Donald and Tommy were equally tight lipped about their lures and their fishing spot.
		Donald and Tommy have been a consistent team in this series weighing fish in three events and cashing in the money in two of three.
	www.fishingworld.com /News/Read.php?ArtID=000008398 (525 words)

	CNN.com - Aspiring politician on trial for slaying of state senator - August 14, 2000
		Twice a political loser, Looper longed for the successful life enjoyed by his opponent, state Sen. Tommy Burks.
		Burks, 58, was a popular, well-respected and dedicated lawmaker in Tennessee and the clear favorite to win the 1998 election against Looper.
		Criminal Court Judge Steve Daniel of Murfreesboro has issued a gag order, barring everyone involved with the case from speaking about it until the trial is completed.
	archives.cnn.com /2000/US/08/14/senator.killed.ap (613 words)

	Jackson-Crockett's Tennessee Politics Timeline
		A rural district overwhelmingly renominates and re-elects State Rep. Tommy Burnett, D-Jamestown, while he sits in a federal prison for income tax misdemeanors unrelated to his legislative service.
		State Sen. Tommy Burks, D-Monterey, murdered by his opponent while seeking re-election.
		Burks' widow defeats the assassin with a write-in campaign.
	www.hermitage.com /tennpol.htm (4254 words)

	Untitled Document (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Tommy Burks - Tommy Burks began using the John Lyons method of training in 1997 and in 2000 attended the John's Certification Program graduating as a Select Certified Trainer.
		John Lyons states, "the Select Trainers are those individuals who excelled in their training and teaching abilities".
		Since graduating Tommy has studied Reining, Dressage and Natural Horsemanship to develop his own unique style of training.
	www.horsegazette.com /2003EXPO/Bios.htm (1382 words)

	Untitled Document (Site not responding. Last check: )
		BMS is named and dedicated after longtime Tennessee state senator Tommy Burks who represented and lived just outside Monterey.
		Senator Burks was pro education and loved the citizens of Monterey.
		He will be remembered for his dedication to students, teachers, and education in general.
	www.putnam.k12.tn.us /bms/history.html (331 words)

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