Arrested: North Carolina Man Had Atleast Three Wives at the Same Time Without Divorces
DAVIDSON COUNTY, N.C. — Authorities say a North Carolina man has been charged with felony bigamy after investigators discovered he was married to at least three women at the same time.
Investigation Uncovered Multiple Marriages
The Davidson County Sheriff’s Office said the case centers on Harry Irvine Burdick Jr., a man in his 60s, who was arrested on August 22 and charged with two counts of felony bigamy.
The investigation began in April when deputies received a report that Burdick might have multiple wives. Detectives later confirmed that he held three marriage licenses with different women — one each in Lincoln, Davidson, and Guilford counties.
Officials said they were unable to locate divorce records for his first marriage before he entered into two additional unions.
Motives Linked to Money and Gain
In a news release, deputies said Burdick’s actions were motivated by “financial motivation and personal gain.”
Authorities have not disclosed further details on how Burdick benefited, but the sheriff’s office believes there could be additional victims beyond the three women already identified.
“If you or someone you know has been legally married without a divorce to Mr. Burdick, contact the sheriff’s office,” officials urged.
Court Appearance Scheduled
After his arrest, Burdick was released on a written promise to appear in court. His first scheduled hearing is set for September 22, 2025, in Davidson County.
Attempts to reach Burdick or the women involved for comment were unsuccessful, and it is unclear whether he has retained legal counsel.
Cases of alleged bigamy are rare but carry significant legal consequences under North Carolina law. With detectives now calling for additional potential victims to come forward, the scope of Burdick’s alleged marriages could grow in the weeks ahead.
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