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Melissa Murphy Dunham

Case from Hartville, OH dated Aug 24, 2023

Victim Details

Melissa Murphy Dunham

Female

White / Caucasian

Hartville

OH

2023-08-24

42

Melissa

Murphy Dunham

07/15/2026

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On August 24, 2023, a tragic incident unfolded in Lake Township, Ohio, approximately 15 miles outside of Akron. Melissa Gail Murphy Dunham, 42, was found dead in her Stark County home along with her husband Jason Dunham, 46, and their three children: Renee Dunham, 15, Amber Dunham, 12, and Evan Dunham, 9.

The Uniontown Police Department discovered the bodies while conducting a welfare check at the family's residence. The check was initiated after one of Melissa's coworkers reported not ...
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  • YouTube: Melissa Dunham
  • wkyc.com: 5 family members found dead in Stark County home; police investigating incident as quadruple murder-suicide
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    I can't wrap my head around the tragic events that took place in Lake Township. Like many of you, I'... ...Read More
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