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Justin Mello

Death by Force
Case Description
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On October 21, 2000, 16-year-old Justin Mello was tragically murdered while working at Mancino’s Pizza and Grinders in New Baltimore, Michigan. During his shift, an assailant entered the pizzeria, forced Justin into the cooler, and shot him execution-style in the back of the head. The crime shocked the quiet community, which had not experienced a murder in years.

In the initial investigation, two local teenagers, Jonathon Kaled and Frank Kuecken, were arrested and charged with Justin ...Read More
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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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    Victim Details

    Justin Mello

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    New-baltimore

    MI

    2000-10-21

    16

    Justin

    Mello

    11/19/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    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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