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EPISODE · May 15, 2026 · 33 MIN

Mom and Daughter Vanish After Trip with Ex-Boyfriend

from Murder Files Unsealed · host AC Wilson

This episode details the preventable double homicide of Meshay Melendez and her daughter, Layla Stewart, who were killed by Kirkland Warren in 2023. Despite Warren’s history of violence and an extreme-risk lethality assessment, systemic lapses allowed him to remain free on bail at the time of the murders. The sources chronicle the criminal investigation, Warren’s subsequent life sentence, and the devastating impact on the victims' family. Central to the narrative is a $70 million wrongful-death lawsuit filed against Clark County for failing to monitor a known predator. Ultimately, the report serves as a critique of judicial oversight and a plea for reform in domestic violence protections.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/murder-files-unsealed--6017387/support.This episode includes AI-generated content.

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