Rising Incidents of Brutal Violence on Texas Roadways Spark Concern

Melissa Davis, a 33-year-old woman, was found burning alive on the side of a road in an upscale suburb of Austin, Texas. Firefighters discovered her scorched remains while responding to a grassfire call. Authorities have not identified a suspect in the case, but a search warrant revealed the presence of a lighter and a strong odor of accelerant near the body. Investigators believe an attempt was made to destroy evidence by ditching a butcher knife in the fire. Davis was alive when she was set on fire, according to an autopsy. Her cellphone and her blue Toyota 4Runner, which is missing, are key pieces of evidence. The family is devastated and seeking answers.