Melissa Darling

Murdered
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Melissa Darling, a 38-year-old resident of Billings, Montana, tragically lost her life on October 19, 2022. The circumstances surrounding her death led to an investigation that uncovered a complex and disturbing chain of events.

The investigation revealed that Melissa's husband, Brandon Daniel Darling, was responsible for her death. He was subsequently arrested and charged with deliberate homicide. Details emerged that painted a picture of domestic violence and a history of abuse with ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Melissa Darling

    Female

    White / Caucasian

    Billings

    MT

    2022-10-19

    38

    Melissa

    Darling

    11/28/2024

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