Shannon's Story
- Feb 9, 2021
- 40:32
- Full Episode
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Emory University sophomore Shannon Melendi goes missing in broad daylight from her off-campus job at a softball field. As police are interviewing everyone in Shannon’s orbit, they receive a mysterious phone call that changes everything. Dennis Murphy reports.
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Brief Summary
Shannon Melendi disappeared in 1994; Butch Hinton was later convicted of her murder without her body ever being found.
Key points
- A Mysterious Phone Call. A caller claims to have kidnapped Shannon, leaving a ring as proof.
- The Disappearance of Shannon Melendi. Shannon Melendi, a college student, goes missing, sparking a desperate search.
- The Investigation Intensifies. Police investigate Shannon's acquaintances and a suspicious umpire.
- The Emotional Toll of Weddings. A photographer reflects on the pain of capturing weddings without their child.
- A Father's Fight for Justice. Lewis continues to fight for justice for his daughter Shannon, even after losing his wife.
- A Chilling Confession. Butch Hinton finally confesses to killing Shannon after his conviction, but her body remains missing.
Episode highlights
- A Mysterious Phone CallA caller claims to have kidnapped Shannon, leaving a ring as proof.“I have kidnapped her. I have her.”0:30Feb 9, 2021
- The Disappearance of Shannon MelendiShannon Melendi, a college student, goes missing, sparking a desperate search.“Shannon, missing. It was beyond all imagination.”3:55Feb 9, 2021
- The Investigation IntensifiesPolice investigate Shannon's acquaintances and a suspicious umpire.“He's more interested in watching Shannon than calling the game.”14:50Feb 9, 2021
- The Emotional Toll of WeddingsA photographer reflects on the pain of capturing weddings without their child.“It's not fair to us.”23:35Feb 9, 2021
- A Father's Fight for JusticeLewis continues to fight for justice for his daughter Shannon, even after losing his wife.“I will carry this fight.”38:08Feb 9, 2021
- A Chilling ConfessionButch Hinton finally confesses to killing Shannon after his conviction, but her body remains missing.“Hinton did finally confess to killing Shannon after his conviction.”38:41Feb 9, 2021
Tension
85/ 100High tension
