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Major Melvin

Case from Fort-lauderdale, FL dated Mar 22, 2024

Victim Details

Major Melvin

Male

Black / African American

Fort-lauderdale

FL

2024-03-22

89

Major

Melvin

Yes

07/08/2026

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On March 22, 2024, Major Melvin, 89, and his wife Claudette Melvin, 87, were found shot and killed in their home in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The couple, who had lived in their Melrose Park home for over 50 years, were discovered by family members. Claudette was found in the dining room, and Major was found in the living room, both with gunshot wounds. No guns were found at the scene.

The investigation revealed that the Melvins' 2014 red Ford Fusion was missing, along with the car keys ...
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