Margaret Held and Paula Merrill - Nuns - Victims in Lexington, Mississippi

Sister Margaret Held, age 68, and Sister Paula Merrill, age 68, died sometime on or before August 25, 2016, at their home in Durant, Mississippi. 

Sister Paul Merrill (L); Sister Margaret Held (R)

Rodney Sanders, age 46, of Kosciuko, Mississippi, has been charged with two counts of capital murder.

Although the motive for this tragedy is uncertain, it is believed that the two women were attacked in their home during a suspected robbery attempt. Both women were stabbed to death. Their car was stolen.

Both women worked as nurse practioners at a medical clinic in Lexington. 

Sister Paula Merrill was a member of the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth in Kentucky. Sister Margaret Held was a member of the School Sisters of St. Francis in Milwaukee.

Relatives and friends of the two women describe them as women who served the

Angels of God, pray for Margaret and for Paula and
for those who have lost them. 

unserved. They were generous women, kind in spirit and dedicated to helping others. They had hearts of gold.

The clinic where the women worked served underinsured and uninsured people in the poorest county in the state. Their work as nurses dignified the poor.

They treated people with compassion, tried to raise funds to cover the medical costs of uninsured patients and tried to procure life saving prescription drugs such as insulin for those who could not afford it.

The women also tried to help out in the community by supplying books and school supplies to the needy.

Rodney Sanders is innocent unless proven guilty.

However, to the thief who killed Margaret Held and Paula Merrill, we ask this question: What does it profit a man if he gains the whole world and loses his own soul?

The families of Margaret and Paula are devastated over their sudden and tragic deaths. They will be forever mourned.

Margaret and Paula are survived by many loving comrades, friends and family members who will forever miss them.

Pray for justice for Margaret and Paula.

Thank your for your service to the community, Margaret and Paula. 

God save us from the thieves. They are killing us, Father. Amen.

Pray that Margaret and Paula are at peace and are with God. Amen.

Christine Ledlow - a store clerk killed in Corinth, Mississippi

Christine Ledlow

Christine Ledlow, age 43, died on February 1, 2016, at a hospital in Corinth, Mississippi.

Corinth is the county seat of Alcorn County, Mississippi. The population is just under 15,000.

Christine was a clerk at a gas station/convenience store in Corinth. She was working the overnight shift. After 5:00 a.m., two males entered the building and demanded money. During the confrontation, she was shot several times.

Christine was rushed to a local hospital where, tragically, she passed away.

A 17 year old male, in the company of his parents, turned himself in at the local police station. He had been identified on surveillance video because he had past run-ins with the authorities. 

Another male is being sought in connection with this murder. No charges have been filed as of this date.

If you have any information about this crime, you are urged to call the Corinth Police Department at (662) 286-3377.

To the thieves who killed Christine Ledlow, we ask this question: What does it profit a man if he gains the whole world and loses his own soul?

Christine had worked at the gas station for 6 years. She was well liked by her customers at the store.

Christine's loved ones are devastated over her sudden and tragic death. She was

Light a candle for Christine.
Light her way to Heaven.

loving and was loved in return. She did her best. She will be forever mourned.

Christine is survived by many loving friends and family members including her two children.

Pray for justice for Christine.

God save us from the thieves. They are killing us, Father. Amen.

Pray that Christine is in Heaven. Pray that she is at peace and is with God. Amen.

Bridget London Hall - a murder victim in Brookhaven, Mississippi

Bridget London Hall

Bridget Hall, age 43, died on July 6, 2015, at her home in Brookhaven, Mississippi.

Brookhaven is a small city with a population of just over 12,000. It is southwest of Jackson, the State Capital.

Police found Bridget just before midnight on July 6th. She had been shot to death. Several of her children were in the home with her. No information about a suspect or a motive has been released as of this posting. It is unconfirmed that two men were seen leaving the scene of the murder. 

Anyone with information is urged to call the Brookhaven Police at 601-833-2424.

Bridget was involved with others in helping to plan a "Stop the Violence March" in response to an increase in violent crime in the Brookhaven area in recent weeks.

The March is scheduled to be held on July 18, at 9 a.m. in downtown Brookhaven.

Bridget had graduated from Brookhaven High School in 1990. She worked in a medical lab. Her co-workers are in mourning over the death of their friend.

She had recently gotten engaged.

Friends describe her as a loving woman with a kind heart. She loved her children and

Father, place Bridget on the Stairway to
Heaven.

her family. She had a passion for helping others. She was witty and had a good spirit. She was a Christian. She could sing and she always had a smile on her face. People liked her.

Bridget's loved ones are devastated over her sudden and tragic death. She did her best. She will be forever mourned.

Bridget is survived by many loving friends and family members who will forever miss her.

Pray for justice for Bridget.

God save us from the Lost Ones who stalk the Earth killing us. Amen.

Pray that Bridget is in heaven. Pray that she is at peace and is with God. Amen.

Jessica Chambers - teen murder victim in Courtland, Mississippi

Jessica Chambers

Jessica Chambers, age 19, died on December 7, 2014, at a hospital in Memphis, Tennessee.

Jessica was seen on December 6, 2014, at a gas station and convenience store located on a highway in Courtland, Mississippi.  Courtland is a town in Panola County and is about 70 miles south of Memphis, Tennessee. The population was 460 at the time of the 2000 U.S. Census. 

Jessica didn't indicate to anyone at the store that anything was wrong or that she was being followed or harassed in any way. She was smiling and acting normal.

An hour and a half later, deputies responded to reports of a burning car and found Jessica on fire outside of her vehicle. It is believed that a fire starting liquid had been squirted into her mouth before she was set on fire by her murderer. 

Jessica was flown to a hospital in Memphis. Most of her body was burned and she had a large gash on her head. Tragically she died early the next morning.

Family members have speculated that someone pulled up to Jessica's car, attacked

Angels of God, pray for Jessica and for those who
have lost her.

her and then set her on fire to cover their tracks.

It is believed that Jessica may have named her assailant before she died but the police have not confirmed this.

Anyone with information is urged to contact the Sheriff's Office at 662-563-6230.

Jessica was a former high school cheerleader. Currently she had recently started working at a department store in Batesville where she was well-liked by her co-workers. She intended to go to college next year to study accounting.

Friends describe Jessica as friendly, quiet and pleasant. She always had a smile on her face. She will be forever missed.

The local community is appalled over this despicable crime. Police stated that it was the worst murder they'd ever seen.

Jessica's loved ones are devastated over her sudden and tragic death. They describe her as full of energy and joy. She was just starting out in life. She will be forever mourned.

Jessica is survived by many loving friends and family members including but not limited to her mother, Lisa Chambers; her father, Ben Chambers and her sister, Amanda Prince.

Pray for justice for Jessica.

God save us from the Lost Ones who stalk the Earth stealing away life. They are killing us, Father.

Pray that Jessica is in heaven. Pray that she is at peace and is with God. Amen.