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Conviction March 25, 2012 Homicide

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.

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