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Melanie Diana McKenzie Ray

Case from Red-springs, NC dated Jan 22, 2009

Victim Details

Melanie Diana McKenzie Ray

Female

Black / African American

Red-springs

NC

2009-01-22

24

Melanie

Diana McKenzie Ray

06/20/2026

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Melanie Diana McKenzie Ray, a 24-year-old woman from Red Springs, NC, tragically lost her life on January 22, 2009. Melanie, who resided at 635 Murphy McLaughlin Road, was found dead inside a car following a traffic accident. The circumstances surrounding her death were deeply distressing and led to a significant investigation.

On the evening of January 22, 2009, Melanie was in her car with her boyfriend, Kevin Marshell Robinson, 23, at 103 Manus Street in Red Springs. An argument ensued ...
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