Texas EquuSearch Locates Body of Missing Chiropractor, Dr. Melinda Superville
A body was found in an abandoned home of what are believed to be of missing chiropractor, Dr. Melinda Superville. She had been missing for a week and was found on Friday by volunteer searchers of Texas Equusearch.
Texas EquuSearch said volunteers found the body believed to be Dr. Melinda Superville in an abandoned home in the 2100 block of Antoine, about 100 yards north of her office, Friday afternoon.
The body matched Superville’s description.
Houston police were sent to the scene to investigate
Melinda Superville, 43, was last seen Dec. 2 at 1 p.m. leaving the chiropractic office she shares with her husband, Dr. Thomas Superville. According to Houston police, “The body is in a back bedroom laying on the floor”. There is a wound to the body about the head, but I can’t tell specifically where or from what.”
A $10,000 reward was offered in the case. Anyone with information should call Crime Stoppers at (713) 222-TIPS.
Friday, December 09, 2005 – Texas Equusearch located remains that appear to be Melinda Superville at 1:30 PM today. We will post the funeral information as soon as it becomes available. Please keep this family in your prayers.
Body found near where doctor disappeared
“I’m glad that we found her because we needed the closure for her family,” said family friend Susan Haass. “I can’t describe how I feel about her being found like this. It’s worst case scenario. We’ve probably all had a feeling because it’s been a week.”
On Friday, her brother refused to talk to reporters and her husband did not come to the scene. At the moment, police aren’t confirming the body is that of Dr. Superville, although they say it appears to be her.
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