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Justin Mello

Case from New-baltimore, MI dated Oct 21, 2000

Victim Details

Justin Mello

Male

White / Caucasian

New-baltimore

MI

2000-10-21

16

Justin

Mello

07/15/2026

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In the quiet community of New Baltimore, Michigan, a tragedy unfolded on October 21, 2000, that would leave a lasting scar on the town. Justin Mello, a 16-year-old male high school soccer player, was working his after-school job at Mancino's Pizza and Grinders. That evening, he was forced into the restaurant's freezer, made to kneel, and was fatally shot in the back of the head. The discovery of his body by a delivery driver sent shockwaves through the community, which hadn't experienced a homic ...
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  • Mitch Albom: NO EASY ANSWERS IN MELLO'S MURDER » Mitch Albom
  • The Michigan Daily: Two men plead no contest to murder of 16-year-old
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    Just reading through some updates on the Justin Mello case, and it’s tough not to feel for his par... ...Read More
    09/21/2023
    Was anyone else aware of the lawsuit Justin Mello's parents filed against Mancino’s and the owner,... ...Read More
    06/16/2023
    Hi everyone,
    I’ve been following the Justin Mello case quite closely and something that’s bee... ...Read More
    06/13/2023
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