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Melissa Patrick IN 01-01-2010

Melissa Patrick, 32

IN, DeKalb Co.

January 1, 2010

Melissa was shot to death by her boyfriend, Ronnie Jones, at her workplace, a group home for elderly adults with disabilities; these clients were present at the time of the attack.

Jones then drove to his ex-wife's home where he threatened and fired several rounds into the home. Melissa’s three children and Jones' three children were present in the home during the shooting as well as his ex-wife’s boyfriend, Melissa’s estranged husband.

Jones was found guilty of murder, attempted murder and criminal recklessness and received a combined sentence of 103 years in prison.

Source:

ICADVINC.org - Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence -2008-2009 & 2009-2010 Statistics from ICADV Member Programs - 2008-2009 & 2009-2010 DV Deaths - 2009-2010 DV Fatality Review Report

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