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Dennis Melton

Case from Tuscaloosa, AL dated Feb 08, 2022

Victim Details

Dennis Melton

Male

White / Caucasian

Tuscaloosa

AL

2022-02-08

27

Dennis

Melton

Yes

08/05/2026

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On a Tuesday morning in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, a domestic dispute tragically escalated on the southbound lanes of Interstate 59/20. The life of 27-year-old Dennis Melton was cut short on February 8, 2022, in an act that was initially reported as a pedestrian being struck by a vehicle. First responders arrived at the scene around 11:15 a.m. to find Melton trapped underneath the car. He was quickly transported to DCH Regional Medical Center, but his injuries proved to be fatal, and he died shortly a ...
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  • Demopolis woman arrested for murder after running over ... - WBRC
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    I’ve been following the tragic story of Dennis Melton, and my heart goes out to his family and fri... ...Read More
    11/28/2023
    Has anyone looked into the background of Dennis and Angelica's relationship? I'm always curious abou... ...Read More
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