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Melissa Joy McDonald, a 34-year-old woman from Sylacauga, Alabama, was found dead on August 30, 2018, in what authorities later confirmed was a homicide. McDonald had been reported missing earlier in the week, prompting a search by law enforcement and concerned family members. Her body was discovered in a wooded area near her home, and the scene suggested that her death was violent in nature. The discovery of McDonald's body quickly led investigators to suspect foul play.
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Melissa Joy McDonald
Female
White / Caucasian
Sylacauga
AL
2018-08-30
34
Melissa
Joy McDonald
Yes
11/26/2025
Forum Posts (3)
Hi everyone,
I came across a photo of Melissa from a community event in Sylacauga about a year ... ...Read More
04/26/2024
I came across a photo of Melissa from a community event in Sylacauga about a year ... ...Read More
04/26/2024
I’ve been following Melissa Joy McDonald's case closely, and I can't shake the feeling that there ... ...Read More
12/26/2023
12/26/2023
Has anyone else here been following the case of Melissa Joy McDonald from Sylacauga? I came across s... ...Read More
01/28/2023
01/28/2023
