About this Case:

On March 7, 1986, Mrs. Diana Riedell arrived at her apartment at, 4750 Nightingale Drive at approximately 3:00 p.m. On entering she found her daughter, Melissa Riedell deceased lying on her own bed with a knife in her chest. An autopsy revealed that there was a ligature mark around Melissa's throat, however the ligature itself was not found. Melissa had also been stabbed multiple times. The mother stated that she had spoken with Melissa by phone at approximately 2 p.m., and was to pick up her daughter and take her to visit a friend. There did not appear to be any forced entry and the door was locked when her mother arrived at 3 p.m. There was also no indication of sexual assault nor a struggle. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the Colorado Springs Police Department.

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