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Melissa Darling

Case from Billings, MT dated Oct 19, 2022

Victim Details

Melissa Darling

Female

White / Caucasian

Billings

MT

2022-10-19

38

Melissa

Darling

07/08/2026

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In the autumn of 2022, the life of Melissa Ann Darling, a 38-year-old Caucasian woman from Billings, Montana, was tragically cut short. On October 19, 2022, Melissa and her 11-year-old son, William "Junior" Darling III, were found deceased in their home. The devastating event was determined to be a murder-suicide, perpetrated by Melissa's husband and Junior's father, William Darling II.

Melissa, born on September 21, 1984, was described by loved ones as a woman with a heart of gold and a ...
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  • Q2 News (KTVQ): Family remembers victims of Billings South Side shooting
  • KULR-8 Local News: Names of those involved in Billings murder/suicide released
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