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Melodie Ruiz-Mendez, a 40-year-old Hispanic woman from Pasadena, Texas, tragically lost her life on December 23, 2014, in Houston, Texas. The incident occurred at 7518 El Rancho Street, where she was found with fatal injuries. Melodie was transported to Ben Taub General Hospital, where she was later pronounced dead. The circumstances surrounding her death were deeply distressing, as it was revealed to be a case of murder-suicide.

The primary suspect in this tragic event was her husband, J ...Read More
Victim Details

Melodie Ruiz-Mendez

Female

Hispanic / Latino

Houston

TX

2014-12-23

40

Melodie

Ruiz-Mendez

11/09/2025