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Krista Jean Melton, a 14-year-old White female from Brevard County, Florida, was reported missing on November 14, 1973. Her remains were discovered on January 31, 1974, in North Brevard, Florida. She had been shot in the head and was found fully clothed.
The investigation into Krista's death led to the arrest of Bernard Eugene Giles, a 20-year-old White male electrician from Titusville, Florida. Giles had embarked on a killing spree between September and November 1973, targeting yo ...Read More
The investigation into Krista's death led to the arrest of Bernard Eugene Giles, a 20-year-old White male electrician from Titusville, Florida. Giles had embarked on a killing spree between September and November 1973, targeting yo ...Read More
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Krista Melton
Female
White / Caucasian
Titusville
FL
1973-01-31
14
Krista
Melton
11/14/2025
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I've been poring over Krista Jean Melton's case, and I find myself haunted by the image of her famil... ...Read More
10/30/2024
10/30/2024
I've been following Krista's case for a while, and something that really strikes me is how pivotal t... ...Read More
04/05/2024
04/05/2024
