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Melanie Clark

Case from Salisbury, NC dated Mar 26, 2018

Victim Details

Melanie Clark

Female

Black / African American

Salisbury

NC

2018-03-26

62

Melanie

Clark

07/13/2026

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Melanie Anita Clark, a 62-year-old African American woman from Salisbury, NC, was tragically murdered on March 26, 2018. Melanie was a beloved member of her community, known for her kindness and dedication to her church, Progressive Outreach Ministry. She had worked at Freightliner for over 20 years and was looking forward to her retirement. Melanie was also a devoted grandmother, raising her grandson Joshua Dimitri Clark, despite the challenges she faced with him.

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  • https://www.salisburypost.com/2018/04/05/rowan-authorities-looking-for-man-connected-to-melanie-clark-murder/
  • Search warrant: Joshua Clark shot grandmother Melanie Clark in ...
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    It's so incredibly sad to think about how Melanie Clark, who clearly touched so many lives, was take... ...Read More
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