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Melissa Adkins Haik

Death by Force
Case Description
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Melissa Adkins-Haik, a 68-year-old woman from Manistee, Michigan, passed away on January 12, 2025. She was born on September 29, 1956, in Lansing, Michigan, and was the daughter of Mary Preston. Melissa was known for her deep love for her family, especially her grandchildren, and enjoyed watching sunsets over Lake Michigan. She was preceded in death by her husband, Brett Haik.

Authorities later confirmed that Melissa Adkins-Haik's death was the result of a murder-suicide. According to the ...Read More
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  • https://www.manisteenews.com/news/article/manistee-gun-shot-incident-leaves-2-dead-20030474.php
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    Victim Details

    Melissa Adkins Haik

    Female

    White / Caucasian

    Manistee

    MI

    2025-01-12

    68

    Melissa

    Adkins Haik

    11/28/2025

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    Has anyone else been thinking about the role addiction might have played in Melissa and Brett's trag... ...Read More
    04/03/2025
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