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Melissa Williams

Case from Mckinney, TX dated Jan 16, 2014

Victim Details

Melissa Williams

Female

White / Caucasian

Mckinney

TX

2014-01-16

36

Melissa

Williams

08/01/2026

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Melissa Williams, a 36-year-old woman from McKinney, Texas, tragically lost her life on January 16, 2014. She was fatally shot by her estranged husband, Cedric McFail, while picking up her children from the Discovery Learning Center daycare. Witnesses reported that McFail approached Williams' vehicle and began arguing with her before firing multiple shots into the car, killing her instantly. The children in the car were unharmed.

Following the shooting, McFail fled to a nearby home where ...
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  • Melissa Diane Williams Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information
  • Melissa Williams, age 36 - National Gun Violence Memorial
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