Worcester Man Arraigned for Murder After Allegedly Beating Former Employee to Death in Hubbardston
Hubbardston, Mass. – A 32-year-old Worcester man, Ryan Wilcox, was arraigned on Monday for the brutal murder of his former employee, Mitchell Burke. Wilcox is accused of beating Burke with a baseball bat, resulting in his death.
According to court documents, the body of Mitchell Burke, 32, was discovered in the woods in Hubbardston on Saturday. Authorities reported that Burke had suffered significant trauma, including a skull fracture and extensive bruising to his chest and abdomen.
Burke’s mother had last seen her son on New Year’s Eve when he took her car to meet Wilcox, his former employer. Wilcox and Burke are believed to have worked together in the past, though details about their prior employment relationship remain unclear.
Following the discovery of the body, investigators interviewed Wilcox at a Worcester residence, where he allegedly confessed to striking Burke with a metal baseball bat multiple times, including blows to the head. Wilcox was taken into custody and charged with murder.
Wilcox’s defense attorney, Kevin Larson, stated that Wilcox maintains his innocence and emphasized that the details surrounding any statements made during the investigation remain unclear. Larson confirmed that they are looking forward to presenting their case in court.
During Monday’s court appearance, Wilcox was ordered to remain held without bail pending a further hearing scheduled for January 14.
The investigation into Burke’s death is ongoing, with authorities piecing together the events leading to the fatal incident. As the case progresses, law enforcement is working to gather further evidence and provide clarity on the circumstances that led to the tragic death.
This incident has raised serious questions about the nature of the relationship between Wilcox and Burke, with the community and family members seeking answers.
