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On a tragic December evening in 2009, the life of 31-year-old Melissa Ann Matern was cut short in what would become a devastating murder-suicide. Residing in West Jordan, Utah, Melissa had recently separated from her husband and was starting a new chapter with her two young sons. This sense of a new beginning was shattered on December 17th, when she and her children were found deceased in her apartment.
Investigation into the deaths quickly revealed a grim and heartbreaking story. Law enf ...Read More
Investigation into the deaths quickly revealed a grim and heartbreaking story. Law enf ...Read More
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Melissa Ann Matern
Female
White / Caucasian
West Jordan
UT
2009-12-17
31
Melissa
Ann Matern
Primary Suspect Deceased
11/05/2025
Forum Posts (3)
Wow, I can’t stop thinking about those poor kids, Gabriel and Raiden. It’s hard not to feel such... ...Read More
08/17/2023
08/17/2023
I stumbled across this case and can't help but feel a wave of sadness for Melissa, Gabriel, and Raid... ...Read More
03/14/2023
03/14/2023
I recently found myself thinking about how a tragedy like the one involving Melissa and her children... ...Read More
02/21/2023
02/21/2023
