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Melissa Dawn Cole

Case from Houston, TX dated Feb 04, 2010

Victim Details

Melissa Dawn Cole

Female

White / Caucasian

Houston

TX

2010-02-04

32

Melissa

Dawn Cole

07/17/2026

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Melissa Dawn Cole, a 31-year-old woman from Houston, Texas, tragically lost her life on February 4, 2010. She was fatally shot by her estranged husband, Jaime Piero Cole, during a heated argument at her apartment. Melissa's daughter, Alecia Desire Castillo, aged 15, also suffered multiple gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene. The incident occurred when Jaime arrived at Melissa's apartment to drop off their two sons. The argument escalated, and Jaime shot both Melissa and Alecia be ...
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  • Melissa Cole & DaughterTX 02-04-2010
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    Has anyone else been following the details about how Jaime fled the scene with their young son? It's... ...Read More
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    I’ve been so disturbed by the tragic events involving Melissa Dawn Cole and her daughter Alecia. T... ...Read More
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    The community still reels from the tragic events of February 4, 2010, and I’ve been thinking about... ...Read More
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