Mary Melton
Criminal Justice

Her car was stolen and used in a homicide. Now she cannot get it back

Champaign resident Mary Melton, 64, lost her car and ability to get to work after the vehicle was stolen and involved in a homicide. She’s still fully liable for the car loan even though police say she won’t be getting the car back.

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