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Melinda Pleskovic

Case from Cleveland, OH dated Oct 23, 2017

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Melinda Pleskovic

Female

White / Caucasian

Cleveland

OH

2017-10-23

49

Melinda

Pleskovic

07/08/2026

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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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  • cleveland.com: Strongsville teacher killed in home was stabbed and shot, medical examiner says
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    I've been following the discussions on this tragic event and keep returning to a chilling aspect tha... ...Read More
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