Name: Shannon Denise Melendi
Case Classification: Endangered Missing
Missing Since: March 26, 1994
Location Last Seen: Atlanta, DeKalb County, Georgia.
Date of Birth: October 20, 1974
Age: 19 years old
Race: White/Hispanic
Gender: Female
Height: 5'6"
Weight: 130 lbs.
Hair Color: Brown
Eye Color: Brown
Nickname/Alias: Unknown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Olive skin complexion.
Dentals: Available
Fingerprints: Unknown
DNA: Unknown
Clothing: Green cotton running shorts, gray "Atlanta Braves" T-shirt and white tennis shoes.
Jewelry: Unknown
Additional Personal Items: Unknown
Emory University student Shannon Melendi disappeared from the Softball Country Club in Atlanta, GA on March 26, 1994. She worked part-time as a scorekeeper there. She took a lunch break and was never seen again. Police found her car parked at a nearby Citgo gas station unlocked, with the keys in the ignition. Foul play is suspected.
One man has been the key suspect throughout the investigation: Colvin "Butch" Hinton. He worked at the ball park as an umpire and was reportedly seen with Melendi before she disappeared. Police named Hinton as a suspect when they discovered he had served a two year sentence for kidnapping and molesting a 14-year-old girl in 1982. He has a history of assaulting women that dates back to the 70's.
In August 2004, Hinton was charged with Melendi's abduction and murder. He was convicted in September 2005.
Agency Name: DeKalb County Police Department
Agency Contact Person: N/A
Agency Phone Number: (770) 724-7715
Agency E-Mail: N/A
Agency Case Number: N/A
NamUs Case Number: MP558
NCIC Case Number: M-722251430
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Added: Prior to 2011; Last Updated: 01-26-2023 - By: kc
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** Listed information is from the time of disappearance.
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