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Melinda Kay Marshel

Case from Wayne-city, IL dated Jul 04, 1995

Victim Details

Melinda Kay Marshel

Female

White / Caucasian

Wayne-city

IL

1995-07-04

13

Melinda

Kay Marshel

06/26/2026

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Melinda Kay Marshel, a 13-year-old girl from Wayne City, Illinois, tragically lost her life on July 4, 1995. The events surrounding her death were both shocking and gruesome. On that fateful day, Melinda and her mother, Sue Marshel, were reported missing after failing to attend a family cookout. The initial sign of trouble was the discovery of Sue's car, partially submerged in a local pond, with bloodstains and a significant amount of blood inside the vehicle. This discovery led investigators to ...
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  • Melinda Kay Marshel (1981-1995) - Memorials - Find a Grave
  • Melinda Kay Marshel, age 13 - National Gun Violence Memorial
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    I've been thinking a lot about the role of forensic evidence in the Marshel case. It's so unsettling... ...Read More
    12/08/2024
    I’ve been thinking a lot about the eeriness surrounding the timeline of events for Melinda and Sue... ...Read More
    06/17/2023
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