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Melissa Owens, a 35-year-old resident of Vallejo, California, tragically lost her life on December 17, 2016. The incident occurred late at night when officers responded to a report of a suspicious circumstance at a home on Myrtlewood Court. Upon arrival, they found Owens suffering from a gunshot wound. Despite their efforts, she was pronounced dead at the scene. The Vallejo Police Department quickly identified Ishmeal Zeno, a 37-year-old man, as the primary suspect in the case. Zeno was apprehen ...Read More
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Melissa Owens
Female
Black / African American
Vallejo
CA
2016-12-17
35
Melissa
Owens
11/23/2025
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It's been really difficult trying to wrap my head around the tragic murder of Melissa Owens. I can't... ...Read More
10/10/2023
10/10/2023
Hey everyone,
I've been closely following the Melissa Owens case, and there's something I keep co... ...Read More
09/15/2023
I've been closely following the Melissa Owens case, and there's something I keep co... ...Read More
09/15/2023
I keep thinking about Melissa Owens’ friends and family during this process. It must be incredibly... ...Read More
05/25/2023
05/25/2023
