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Melissa Hunter

Case from New-orleans, LA dated Jun 03, 2015

Victim Details

Melissa Hunter

Female

Black / African American

New-orleans

LA

2015-06-03

23

Melissa

Hunter

07/10/2026

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In the Desire neighborhood of New Orleans, a tragic scene unfolded late on a Wednesday night in June of 2015. Inside a residence on Metropolitan Street, 23-year-old Melissa Hunter was discovered on her bedroom floor, having sustained multiple gunshot wounds. Emergency services were called to the home around 10:30 p.m., but upon arrival, they pronounced her dead at the scene.

The New Orleans Police Department quickly launched an investigation into the violent death of the young woman. Thei ...
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  • Woman fatally shot Wednesday in Desire area identified | Crime/Police
  • NOPD: Man wanted for girlfriend's shooting death - FOX 8
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    I can't help but feel a deep sense of anger and sadness over Melissa's story. Her life was just begi... ...Read More
    12/12/2024
    I’ve been following Melissa Hunter’s case, and something that really sticks out to me is the fru... ...Read More
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    Did anyone else catch the recent news about the ongoing search for Kernell Harrell? It’s been over... ...Read More
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