Melanie Tanner, 36, was found dead on November 20, 2014, in a ditch in the 6900 block of Madrid Street in southeast Houston. She had suffered multiple stab wounds to her torso, and investigators say evidence indicated she had struggled with her attacker before her death. The body was discovered early in the morning, but little is known publicly about her movements that day and no suspects were identified immediately after the killing.

The Houston Police Department Homicide Division and Crime Stoppers of Houston appealed to the public for help and offered a reward for information leading to an arrest. Despite those efforts, the case remained unsolved and investigators continued to rely on tips from the community. If anyone knew Melanie, saw her in southeast Houston around November 20, 2014, or has information that could help, please contact the Houston Police Homicide Division or Crime Stoppers.