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In the quiet town of Townsend, Tennessee, the life of Melinda Howes Jacobs, a 59-year-old Caucasian woman, came to a tragic end on May 12, 2018. A well-respected attorney specializing in special education and disability law, Melinda was known for her generosity and 'down to Earth' personality. Her career was marked by a dedication to helping others, working in government, private publishing, and eventually opening her own law office to represent school districts in matters related to state and f ...Read More
Victim Details

Melinda Howes Jacobs

Female

White / Caucasian

Townsend

TN

2018-05-12

59

Melinda

Howes Jacobs

01/05/2026