Melissa Jones, 27, of Concord, North Carolina, was shot to death on October 4, 2008. She and another woman, Joyce Willard, were found dead on Highland Street after an apparently deliberate attack in which both were shot. Joyce Willard was partially paralyzed from a stroke and unable to run.

Witnesses identified Melissa’s ex-boyfriend, Christopher Willard, as the primary suspect; they reported he had a history of threatening and attacking Melissa and that he was seen walking up Highland Street with a 9-millimeter handgun before the shooting. Christopher Willard was arrested after a standoff and charged in the killings. The case drew attention because of the prior threats and the violent nature of the attack.

The deaths underscored concerns about domestic violence and victim safety in the community. Does anyone have additional information about Melissa’s life in Concord or the days leading up to October 4, 2008?