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Melinda Pleskovic

Death by Force

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Melinda Pleskovic, a 49-year-old woman from Cleveland, OH, was tragically murdered on October 23, 2017. She was a beloved middle school teacher in the Strongsville School System, where she had taught for 27 years. Melinda was found dead in her home on Blazing Star Drive, having been shot three times and stabbed 36 to 37 times. Her son with special needs was present in the house at the time, but he was non-verbal and unable to provide information about the incident.

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    Victim Details

    Melinda Pleskovic

    Female

    White / Caucasian

    Cleveland

    OH

    2017-10-23

    49

    Melinda

    Pleskovic

    11/19/2025

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    I've been following the discussions on this tragic event and keep returning to a chilling aspect tha... ...Read More
    08/16/2024
    I can't stop thinking about the impact Melinda left on her students. Being a teacher for 27 years is... ...Read More
    03/09/2024
    I've been following Melinda Pleskovic's case, and I keep thinking about her students. She dedicated ... ...Read More
    10/22/2023
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