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Idaho Woman Is Accused of Shooting & Beating Her Uncle To Death

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Woman Taken Into Custody After She Beat and Shot Her Uncle

(St. Maries, ID) – Melissa R. Bates, 28, was charged with first degree murder for the death of her uncle, Robert D. Marek, 43, at his house a few miles south of St Maries. Bates was staying at her uncle’s house at the time of the murder, court records state.
Benewah County Prosecutor Douglas Payne said that Bates shot her uncle with a hand gun and beat him with a metal rod. Bates attempted to burn his body after she beat and shot Marek to death.
Questions arose about her mental state. After an evaluation, psychologist Daniel Hayes, of Hayden Lake, found Bates fit to stand trial for murdering Marek back in May. Officials stated that Bates could both understand the charge against her, and could help her attorney with her defense.
An investigation is still underway.
-Trish Lovell

 

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