Tragic Domestic Violence Case Unfolds in Vancouver and Washington

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The boyfriend of Meshay Melendez, who was charged with domestic violence, repeatedly blamed her for the charges and insisted she needed to "figure out" how to get them dropped. Melendez and her 7-year-old daughter were missing since March 12 and were found dead on a rural roadside embankment in Washougal. The boyfriend, Kirklan C. Warren, was named as a person of interest in the disappearances and is believed to be the last person who was in contact with Melendez and her daughter. Warren faces a first-degree murder charge in Arkansas in the homicide of 57-year-old Curtis Urquhart.
- Boyfriend blamed Vancouver woman for domestic violence charges 2 weeks before she and daughter were found dead OregonLive
- Washington deputies find 2 bodies believed to be missing mother, 7-year-old daughter Fox News
- Vancouver detective wants to see domestic violence protections strengthened KATU
- Records detail timeline in disappearance, death of Meshay Melendez, daughter Layla The Columbian
- Police request tips from public to solve Washington case connected to man facing Arkansas murder charge KARK
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