A shocking domestic violence case unfolded in Monett, Missouri, when Alan Michael Mellow, 33, allegedly shot his girlfriend, Hannah Lee Blizard, 30, in front of their 3-month-old baby. Authorities say the deadly confrontation occurred outside their apartment on Saturday.
Alleged Motive and Shooting
Police report that the dispute began over a coin collection. Mellow allegedly believed Blizard stole from his coins to buy alcohol, sparking an argument in their car.
According to a probable cause affidavit obtained by People Magazine, Mellow shot Blizard in the head “a couple of times” while their newborn was in the backseat.
Authorities said:
“He told us [the woman] had a severe alcohol addiction that he was trying to help her with. They were arguing about her alcohol use and the fact she had stolen coins from his coin collection, which he believed she used to purchase alcohol.”
Blizard reportedly threatened to leave with their baby and contacted her mother, escalating the confrontation.
Aftermath and Arrest
The baby was unharmed but taken to a local hospital for evaluation. Officers arrived on the scene during a brief standoff with Mellow, who surrendered peacefully.
Mellow now faces multiple charges:
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First-degree murder
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Two counts of armed criminal action
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First-degree child endangerment
He is currently held without bond at the Barry County Jail.
Community Reaction
The incident has sparked outrage in the local community and raised concerns about domestic violence, parental responsibility, and child safety. Police urge anyone struggling with similar situations to seek help through local resources and hotlines.
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