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Jon Burge
Convicted Police Torturer (Deceased)
Chicago Police, Tortured Over 200 Black Men CONVICTED
Overview
Jon Burge was a Chicago police commander who, from 1972 to 1991, systematically tortured over 200 Black men to extract confessions. His methods included electric shocks, suffocation, and beatings. At least 20 of his victims were wrongfully convicted and spent decades in prison. He was only convicted of perjury due to statute of limitations on torture.
Key Affiliations
Controversies & Concerns
200+ TORTURED: Systematic torture of Black men
ELECTRIC SHOCKS: Used cattle prods on genitals
SUFFOCATION: Plastic bags over heads
FALSE CONFESSIONS: Dozens wrongfully convicted
DEATH ROW: Sent innocent men to death row
PENSION KEPT: Collected pension until death
Related Investigations (3)
Criminal Charges & Violations
2 documented violations
18 U.S.C. � 1621Perjury(CONVICTED, 4.5 YEARS)
18 U.S.C. � 1512Obstruction(CONVICTED)
Known Associates & Connections
Flint Taylor
Attorney who fought for decades to expose Burge torture ring
Daryl Gates
Fellow police commander associated with systemic abuse
Sources & Documentation
3 documented sources from official records, investigations, and reports
Personal Information
- Born
- December 20, 1947
- Birthplace
- Chicago, Illinois
Education
- •Unknown
Key Timeline
December 20, 1947
Born in Chicago
1972-1991
Tortures over 200 men
1993
Fired from police force
2010
Convicted of perjury
2014
Released from prison
September 19, 2018
Dies