Vancouver, WA – 27-year-old Meshay Melendez was a devoted mother to her 7-year-old daughter Layla Stewart whom she absolutely adored. The two were inseparable and often made Tik Tok videos dancing together. Layla Stewart was a smart and shining kid, she was ahead of most of the kids in her 2nd grade class, and she was adored by her family and classmates. 

Meshay Melendez started dating 28-year-old Kirkland Warren in an on and off again relationship that was marked with constant threats and incidents of domestic violence. In one incident, Kirkland was accused of firing shots into Meshay's apartment window, while her daughter was inside the residence. He was arrested for this incident, and Meshay was granted a protection order, that Kirkland violated almost immediately, this case highlights the injustices of a system that allowed a dangerous man to be out on bond despite his criminal past against women and pending murder charge which could have prevented this tragedy from happening. 

Meshay Melendez and Layla Stewart were last seen on March 12, 2023, and the two were missing for 10 days before the tragic discovery of their bodies. 

Listen to Episode 10 to find out how this heartbreaking case unfolds.

TW!!⚠️ - This case involves the SA of a minor. The National Sexual Assault Hotline is a free, confidential 24/7 resource for victims at 1-800-656-4673 or by Live Chat at www.rainn.org 

This case also contains sensitive content related to incidents of domestic violence. ☎️ Victims of domestic violence can call the National Domestic Violence Hotline, 24 hours a day, at 1-800-799-7233. 

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