Duckling Death and Throw Incident in Barboursville | Charleston News

A 35-year-old man in Barboursville is facing serious charges after allegedly killing a duckling cared for by a woman and her daughter — then tossing the dead bird at the girl after she knocked over a soda. Deputies found feathers and blood in the kitchen, and the duckling was later found in the trash. Burks denies everything, claiming he didn’t see the mess or harm the animal. The incident escalated when the girl tried to leave, and now he’s also accused of violating a protective order — all while being held on a $4,000 bond. The case is still unfolding, but it’s already raising questions about accountability, trauma, and what happens when a child’s compassion meets adult recklessness. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3ded080993bd59e1