Melissa Donovan

Murdered
Case Description
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On August 18, 2006, Melissa Donovan was found dead at her residence at 613 Edgewood Avenue in Akron, Ohio. The 18-year-old was murdered, and the case has since remained unsolved, with no known suspects or persons of interest identified by the authorities. The Akron Police Department has been leading the investigation, but significant progress has yet to be made. The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) has also included Melissa's case in its list of unsolved homicides, highlighting the on ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Melissa Donovan

    February 11, 2022

    Female

    Caucasian / White

    Akron

    OH

    2006-08-18

    2006-08-18

    Melissa

    Donovan

    Unknown

    Unknown

    N/A

    N/A

    10/28/2024


    Area Body Found:
    Forum Posts (2)
    We need to come together as a community and do everything we can to help bring justice for Melissa. ... ...Read More
    05/07/2024
    Is there a reward being offered for information leading to the capture of Melissa's murderer?... ...Read More
    07/23/2023
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