Firefighter suspected of staging a house fire to cover up a secret
- Nov 29, 2024
- 2:35
- Short
Melissa Lamesch was found dead in a house fire on Nov. 25, 2020, just one day before Thanksgiving. When her family heard the news, they suspected firefighter Matthew Plote killed her to hide his secret.
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Brief Summary
Matthew Ploy struggles with fatherhood and secrecy in his relationship with Melissa over their unexpected pregnancy.
Key points
- Matthew's Secret. Matthew Ploy kept the fact that he fathered a child a secret, impacting his life.
