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Melissa Ferne Jackson

Case from Cedar Rapids, IA dated Jun 15, 2021

Victim Details

Melissa Ferne Jackson

Female

White / Caucasian

Cedar Rapids

IA

2021-06-15

68

Melissa

Ferne Jackson

07/05/2026

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In the quiet, suburban neighborhood of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the morning of June 15, 2021, was shattered by a tragic event that claimed the life of 68-year-old Melissa Ferne Jackson, a White/Caucasian female, along with two other family members. The gruesome discovery was made after a distressing 911 call led police to their home on Oak Leaf Court NE.

First responders arrived at the scene to find a grim tableau. Inside the residence, three individuals were found deceased, each in different ...
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  • Des Moines Register: Cedar Rapids man charged in the shooting deaths of parents, sister Tuesday morning
  • KWWL: Cedar Rapids Police investigating shooting with multiple victims
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    It's really difficult to process such a devastating event, especially when it involves a family. Som... ...Read More
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