RICHMOND, Va. — Jon Burkett, known as the Crime Insider, is celebrating 25 years at CBS 6 after starting as a photographer in September 2000.
The veteran journalist began his career after serving five years in the United States Navy, where he was first introduced to broadcasting while working for the American Forces Network overseas. After graduating from Manchester High School in 1995, Burkett enlisted in the Navy before pursuing his passion for journalism.
Following his military service, Burkett worked part-time at a television station in Baltimore before returning home to Richmond in September 2000, when he was hired by WTVR as a photographer…