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Melissa Jenkins
Status
Conviction
Type
Homicide
Date
March 25, 2012
Location
St. Johnsbury, Vermont
Victim Age
33
Gender
Female
Melissa Jenkins, a high school teacher, disappeared after stopping to help a car she thought was stranded. Her body was found in a pond. Allen Prue and his wife Patricia Prue were convicted of murder. Patricia claimed they needed a 'victim' for a cult ritual. Both were sentenced to life.
Last Seen / Last Known Information
March 25, 2012, Route 5, St. Johnsbury, VT
Timeline
Last Known Information
March 25, 2012, Route 5, St. Johnsbury, VT
Date of Incident
March 25, 2012
Current Status
Conviction
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