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Case Description
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Melinda Pointer, a 47-year-old woman from Akron, Ohio, tragically passed away on July 28, 2020. She was found dead in her home, which had been set ablaze. The Summit County Medical Examiner determined that Melinda and another victim, Justin Walker, were shot to death before the fire was set. The investigation into her death revealed a complex case involving multiple suspects.
Five individuals were connected to the crime: Steven Hayes, Gia Hernandez, Robert Boyer, Dylan Brown, and Kiannia ...Read More
Five individuals were connected to the crime: Steven Hayes, Gia Hernandez, Robert Boyer, Dylan Brown, and Kiannia ...Read More
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Melinda Pointer
Female
Black / African American
Akron
OH
2020-07-28
47
Melinda
Pointer
11/05/2025
Forum Posts (2)
I’ve been following Melinda's case since the start, and it's so tragic to see how lives were shatt... ...Read More
06/01/2024
06/01/2024
Has anyone else been following the updates on the trials for Steven Hayes, Gia Hernandez, and Robert... ...Read More
07/12/2023
07/12/2023
