Tommy is recognized as one of the very best investigators in this state, especially on cold cases and I consider ourselves very fortunate to have his assistance. I want to thank Mobile County District Attorney John Tyson for graciously allowing Tommy to work with us on the McGhee case and Mobile Police Chief Sam Cochran for recommending Tommy.

Once again, I ask that anyone with information about Melinda's disappearance to come forward. If you think you know something that may help the investigation I urge you to contact someone in law enforcement immediately.

That afternoon he went home with the kids and one of the children went ahead of him inside. The child came back out and said there was blood. He (the husband) went in and saw signs of a struggle and called the sheriff's office.