BARRY COUNTY, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — A Barry County man has been convicted of several murder and assault charges stemming from an incident last year.
In June 2019, Jon Otis Burnett was arrested following the shooting deaths of 21-year-old Bryce DeGood from Haslett and 73-year-old Gary L. Peake from Plainwell, as well as attempting to strangle his wife Lynn Burnett.
The shooting occurred near Lewis Road and Lindsey Road in Orangeville Township. Upon arrival, authorities said they found one deceased in a ditch and another in a nearby residence.
At that time, Branch County Prosecutor Julie Nakfoor-Pratt said there are several other witnesses that tried to help the victim in the ditch. Burnett is accused of pointing guns at these witnesses, as well.
Wednesday, the Barry County Sheriff’s Office announced the charges that Burnett will be sentenced on:
- First Degree Murder by Premeditation in the death of Gary Peake,
- First Degree Murder by Premeditation, Felony Murder and Unlawful Imprisonment in the death of Bryce DeGood,
- Assault With a Dangerous Weapon of Lynn Burnett, Tracy Schisser, G. Schisser, Ashley Glumm, Mallory Gray, Daniel Robinson, M. Robinson, Gary Harps, Nola Harps, Jason Wyatt, David Harrison Jr. and Michael Geist.
He was also found guilty of two counts of Resisting and Obstructing Police regarding Deputy Kevin Erb and Deputy Brian Hansford, Assault With Intent to Murder Joseph Powell and 15 counts of possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony.
Sentencing is scheduled for September 25 at 9:00 a.m. before Judge Michael Schisser.
