Found Deceased MA - Christine Ruth Mello, 56, found dead inside home after being reported missing - Apr 2, 2024

[Clearsky]

Woman's remains found in her home; DA launches homicide investigation

Authorities say the 56-year-old woman had recently been reported missing and that she may have been dead for a number of days.

www.wcvb.com

The Norfolk District Attorney's Office said the remains of 56-year-old Christine Ruth Mello were discovered Monday in her residence at 34 Lake St.

 

[Eli9]

^^Investigating as a homicide per OP's article. Neighbor says a man moved in to CM's apartment.

 

[Eli9]

2 facing financial crime charges in case of Weymouth, MA missing woman's death

Two people have been arrested as police investigate the death of a Weymouth, Massachusetts, woman whose body was found after she was reported missing, authorities said Thursday. A woman who’d been living with Christine Ruth Mello, 56, was arrested, along the roommate’s associate, according to...

www.nbcboston.com

A woman who'd been living with Christine Ruth Mello, 56, was arrested, along the roommate's associate, according to the Norfolk District Attorney's Office. Investigators with state and local police found that Kelly Shaw, 44, and John "Jack" Harper, 45, stole, issued forged checks and more.

"There are no homicide charges in place at this time as the investigation continues,"
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Wilson says Mello recently inherited money after her mom's passing, and was hoping to purchase the home she lived in.

Weymouth homicide investigation leads to 2 arrests on financial charges

No homicide charges have been filed in the death of a Weymouth woman.

www.cbsnews.com

Court records show Harper and Shaw both have criminal records going back several years.

 

[tatertot]

News article (from August 2024): Shaw was indicted for murder.

Roommate indicted on murder charge in death of Weymouth woman

Kelly Shaw, 44, was indicted this month in the murder of Christine Mello, who was found dead in her Weymouth home in April

www.nbcboston.com

 

[Meitsyeah]

The lesson learned if you do not know a potential roommate do a thorough background check and do not disclose your finances....RIP with respect to the Victim