Crime & Justice

She Wanted a New Restraining Order. She Got Shot 4 Times.

RED FLAGS EVERYWHERE

Loved ones say the system failed her—despite reams of evidence.

Pilar Melendez
Pilar Melendez 

Senior National Reporter

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Melissa Geoghagan
Pilar Melendez

Pilar Melendez

Senior National Reporter

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