Kevin Travers interview #2
Kevin Travers notified the detectives that he had some additional information to share with them.
Coroner’s report
Preliminary report from the Yoknapatawpha County Coroner's Office on the autopsy of Melissa Hammond. Additional analyses are ongoing.
Liddie Hammond drawings
In happier times, the victim's daughter drew a picture of her family.
Liddie Hammond interview
The detectives spoke with the victim's seven-year-old daughter about what she saw and heard the night her mother was killed.
Thomas & Gloria Hammond interview
The detectives visited the Hammonds at their car dealership to talk about their son and former daughter-in-law.
Thomas & Gloria Hammond bio
Married: 6/17/72Occupation: Co-owners, Farrell MotorsHometown: Oxford, MSRelationship to case: Victim's ex-in-lawsExcerpt: "Almost immediately, the couple began fighting over…"
Johnny McPhail interview
The detectives talked to Jonah Dale's cousin, who had a close relationship with Dale's daughter, Missy Hammond.
Johnny McPhail bio
DOB: 12/24/41 Occupation: Actor/Freelance CPA Hometown: Burlington, NC Relationship to case: Victim's cousinExcerpt: "[Johnny often gave Missy] advice on matters that she didn't feel comfortable discussing with…"
Dr. Charles Flaherty interview
The detectives spoke to the doctor whose phone number was in Missy Hammond's phone records.
JP Wallace alibi canvass
Investigators conducted a canvass of Murff's patrons to try to corroborate JP Wallace's alibi.
Murder victim laid to rest
The local newspaper reports on the Missy Hammond's funeral.
Missy Hammond phone records
YCSD investigators obtained Missy Hammond's phone records for the days prior to her death.
Daylight burglar strikes again
The local newspaper reports on recent burglaries in Yoknapatawpha County.
JP Wallace interview
The detectives brought in Missy Hammond's boyfriend to talk about their relationship and the argument they had the afternoon of her death.
JP Wallace bio
DOB: 8/9/72Occupation: Warehouse associate Hometown: Oxford, MSRelationship to case: Victim's boyfriendExcerpt: "By the first of the year, he was growing tired of Missy's demands on…"
Roger Hammond interview
The detectives brought in Roger Hammond to talk about his ex-wife's murder.
Roger Hammond bio
DOB: 10/31/74 Occupation: Sales Manager, Farrell Motors Hometown: Oxford, MSRelationship to case: Victim's ex-husbandExcerpt: "[Roger] flew into a rage and began ransacking the…"
Hammond scene evidence inventory
CSU submitted this preliminary inventory of items taken into evidence in the Missy Hammond homicide investigation.
Hammond neighborhood map
Investigators prepared a map of Missy Hammond's neighborhood
Hammond neighbor canvass
Investigators conducted a canvass of residents in Missy Hammond's neighborhood.
Young mother murdered
The local newspaper reports on the death of young mother, Melissa Hammond.
Liddie Hammond bio
DOB: 12/12/93 Occupation: Student Hometown: Oxford, MSRelationship to case: Victim's daughterExcerpt: "Liddie still believes to this day that if she had been more of a good girl, they would…"
Brenda Marsh interview
The detectives spoke to a teenager who was babysitting across the street from the Hammond house on the afternoon of January 26, 2001.
Kevin Travers interview
The detectives spoke with Missy Hammond's friend and neighbor, Kevin Travers, about what went on in the neighborhood the day before her body was found.
Kevin Travers bio
DOB: 6/2/72 Occupation: Photographer Hometown: Pontotoc, MSRelationship to case: Victim's neighborExcerpt: "Kevin often seethed with anger and frustration when he…"
Jonah Dale interview
The detectives spoke to Jonah Dale at the crime scene, after he found his daughter's body and called 911.
Jonah Dale bio
DOB: 5/4/49 Occupation: Hardware department manager Hometown: Tupelo, MSRelationship to case: Victim's fatherExcerpt: "Jonah was heartbroken and lonely but fought his depression to…"
News video
The local news reports live from the crime scene, where a young mother was found dead in her home.
Incident report
On January 27, 2001, a 911 caller reported the discovery of a body inside an Elm Street residence.
YCSD archive: Break-in incident report
On January 18, 2001, a 911 caller reported a break-in at at residence at 311 Elm Street.
Missy’s letter to Kevin Travers
Weeks before she died, Missy gave Kevin a letter to open if something happened to her.