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Melinda Pointer

Case from Akron, OH dated Jul 28, 2020

Victim Details

Melinda Pointer

Female

Black / African American

Akron

OH

2020-07-28

47

Melinda

Pointer

06/26/2026

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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 ...
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  • WEWS: 2 people shot, found dead inside burning Akron home
  • Double murder takes from two families, reopens wounds for third
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    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
    Has anyone else been following the updates on the trials for Steven Hayes, Gia Hernandez, and Robert... ...Read More
    07/12/2023
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