Melissa Thacher's Murder Case Study

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Savannah mother charged in murder of 4-year-old daughter

I wish it can be more understanding to how one can take the life of an innocent child. Another local mother here in Savannah, Georgia has taken the life of her child. Melissa Thacher of Savannah shot her four-year-old daughter and self inflicted herself with gunshot wounds. Around 7pm on October 15, 2015 authorities arrived to her residence on Clyo Circle in the southwest area of Chatham County to find the twenty-one year old mother, and her four-year-old child with gunshot wounds. The child was pronounced dead on the scene. In addition, Melissa Thacher was transported to a local hospital with non-threatening gunshot wounds. It is assumed that the mother was attempting