Melissa Cole
On November 2, 2009 firefighters were called to the McNairy County Tennessee home of Gary Cole. The fire would all but completely destroy the home, burning it to the ground but inside would lay the body of Gary Cole and the fire is not what killed him. It did not take long for investigators to figure out who they believed was responsible.... it was Gary's wife Melissa. She would be indicted for 1st degree premeditated murder, along with arson and tampering with evidence in February of 2010. Melissa would have a short three day trial the following October. As is the case with most acts of violence towards a human being investigators first look at those closest to the victim and their lives. In this case they of course went looking for Melissa right away. Strangely it took several attempts to reach her. Of course they wanted to ask her questions but they also wanted to notify her of Gary's death, as well as ensure the well being of the nine y...