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Melanie Howells

Death by Force
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Melanie Jane Howells, a 43-year-old woman from Waynesburg, PA, tragically passed away on July 25, 2017, in her home. Born on May 18, 1974, in Bedford, England, Melanie was the daughter of David and Sheila Gooch Gladding. She was a mother to two sons, Justin Howells and John Howells, and had three grandchildren: Aubree Hanlin, Riley Howells, and Noah Howells. Melanie also had two sisters, Courtney Howells and Lindsey Howells, and a brother, David Gladding. At the time of her death, she was workin ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Melanie J. Howells

    Female

    White / Caucasian

    Waynesburg

    PA

    2017-07-25

    43

    Melanie

    Howells

    11/27/2025

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