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Melissa Mitchell McLain

Case from Apex, NC dated Jan 09, 2016

Victim Details

Melissa Mitchell McLain

Female

White / Caucasian

Apex

NC

2016-01-09

44

Melissa

Mitchell McLain

06/21/2026

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Melissa Mitchell McLain, a 44-year-old woman from Apex, North Carolina, tragically lost her life on January 9, 2016. Melissa, who was born in Apex, graduated from Fuquay High School in 1989 and later from Lucas Travel School in Transportation. She was employed by Mastec in Morrisville, NC. Melissa was known for her smile, generous heart, and willingness to help others. She is survived by her daughter, Caitlin Crosson, her parents, Alfred J and Diana Mitchell, her brother, Todd Mitchell, and her ...
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  • WRAL.com: Mother, daughter killed in Apex shooting :: WRAL.com
  • Deputies search for answers after Apex double murder - ABC11
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    Reading about Melissa Mitchell McLain and her daughter Ashley's tragic end has been deeply unsettlin... ...Read More
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    I’ve been thinking a lot about the guns found at Melissa and Ashley's home. Like, 46 firearms is a... ...Read More
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