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Melinda Kay Marshel

Death by Force
Case Description
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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 ...Read More
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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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    Victim Details

    Melinda Kay Marshel

    Female

    White / Caucasian

    Wayne-city

    IL

    1995-07-04

    13

    Melinda

    Kay Marshel

    11/06/2025

    Forum Posts (2)
    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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