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Melissa Darling

Death by Force
Case Description
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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 ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Melissa Darling

    Female

    White / Caucasian

    Billings

    MT

    2022-10-19

    38

    Melissa

    Darling

    11/05/2025

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