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Sarah Melia

Age: unknown

Sex: female

Date: 14 Jan 2008

Place: Catherine Street West, Horwich

Sarah Melia was found dead in her home in Catherine West Street, Horwich on 14 January 2008.

She had been stabbed six times in the back and had other superficial stab wounds to her chest.

She was later found by her 34-year-old daughter.

The knife was later found on the roof of an extension at her home.

Her brother was arrested soon after and tried twice for her murder but acquitted in 2009. Her brother was noted for having suffered from schizophrenia.


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