Melanie Watson

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Melanie Watson, a 3-month-old infant, tragically died on August 24, 2016, following a fire that swept through an apartment building in Chicago's South Shore neighborhood. The fire, which broke out in the early hours of August 23, was intentionally set by Reginald Hester, who was later arrested and charged with four counts of first-degree murder and arson. The blaze claimed four lives, including Melanie, her sister Madison Watson (4 years old), and another child named Shaniya Staples (7 years old ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Melanie Watson

    March 28, 2022

    Female

    African-American / Black

    Chicago

    IL

    2016-08-24

    1

    Melanie

    Watson

    Yes

    10/24/2024


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    09/17/2024