Nancy Smith

Murdered
Case Description
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On November 3, 2004, in Dixfield, Maine, 47-year-old Nancy Smith was fatally shot by her longtime companion, 57-year-old Melvin "Rocky" Bishop, who then took his own life. This tragic incident was classified as a domestic murder-suicide by the Maine State Police.

The case was among 19 homicides recorded in Maine that year, with 10 of them being domestic in nature. The majority of these domestic homicides involved female victims, highlighting a concerning pattern of domestic violence wit ...Read More
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  • Lewiston Sun Journal: Man kills woman, self in Dixfield

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    Victim Details

    Nancy Smith

    Female

    Dixfield

    ME

    2004-11-03

    47

    Nancy

    Smith

    Primary Suspect Deceased

    11/29/2024

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    Is there a candlelight vigil planned for Nancy? I think it would be a touching way to honor her memo... ...Read More
    10/16/2023
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