She fought to save her son but paid a terrible price

A happy Christmas morningended in murder

Melody Hoffman, 20, loved unconditionally. She thought of others and even animals before herself and navigated the world with an endearing innocence. An intellectual disability meant she was mentally

Before they could celebrate the new year, she shot him dead

Kyla thought her daughter Meika was safe with her dad and his new girlfriend. Then the shocking truth came to light…

Left to die on Christmas Eve, Grampa deserved so much more