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On a Friday afternoon in Winchester, Kentucky, the life of 54-year-old Melanie Gabbard was tragically cut short. On December 18, 2015, at her workplace, Palmer Engineering, a former romantic partner, 43-year-old Rick Lambert, entered the building and shot her before taking his own life. The incident, which occurred shortly after 12:30 p.m., was described as a murder-suicide.
Melanie, a Caucasian female, was a longtime, dedicated employee of Palmer Engineering for approximately 38 years, h ...Read More
Melanie, a Caucasian female, was a longtime, dedicated employee of Palmer Engineering for approximately 38 years, h ...Read More
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Melanie Gabbard
Female
White / Caucasian
Winchester
KY
2015-12-18
54
Melanie
Gabbard
12/03/2025
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Anyone else here feel deeply saddened when reflecting on the impact that Melanie Gabbard's passing h... ...Read More
09/25/2024
09/25/2024
I’m truly struggling to wrap my head around how someone with such a shining presence could meet su... ...Read More
06/28/2024
06/28/2024
Does anyone else find it profoundly troubling how workplace tragedies like Melanie Gabbard and Richa... ...Read More
12/24/2023
12/24/2023
