Burch's estranged wife said she found out about his death from her two older children, who are Burch's stepchildren.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Reporter Alexa Ashwell spoke with Burch's estranged wife by phone. She said she and their four children are devastated by his death.
The couple were married for 20 years. They had a son and daughter together.
She said despite recent circumstances, Burch was a good, hard-working husband and father.
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