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Case 228: The Harrison Family

Casefile True Crime

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The Case of Caleb's Death

Melissa Merritt and her ex-husband Caleb Harrison had six children. He was jailed for 18 months after a fatal car crash in 2005. She claimed that he broke into her home and physically assaulted her. Police were convinced she was making up the story, but never charged or disciplined. Melissa met another man online named Christopher Fatorre four months later. The pair went on to have four children together over five years. They also shared custody of their eldest two children with Caleb. After his death, they began arguing again about who should care for them.

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