48 Hours Melissa Rocuba's Final Moments
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Jan 19, 2026 Chelsea Rukuba, daughter of Melissa Rocuba, shares poignant insights from that fateful night her mother was shot. She recounts the confusion surrounding the 'accident,' her father's dubious explanations, and the family's struggle for justice. Chelsea reveals disturbing past incidents of domestic violence and her confrontation with her father, who admitted to trying to scare Melissa. The discovery of compelling surveillance audio reignites the investigation, ultimately leading to an arrest, while Chelsea grapples with profound family tragedy.
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Daughter’s First Moments At The Scene
- Chelsea describes running into her mother’s bedroom and holding a towel to her head as Bruno said the gun went off while he was putting it away under the bed.
- The family initially accepted Bruno’s “freak accident” explanation and he never spent a night in jail.
Security Audio Reframes The Case
- Corporal Greg Allen and investigators found unreviewed surveillance audio that captured the couple arguing and the gunshot from outside the house.
- That audio transformed the case from an unresolved death into a potential homicide investigation.
Melissa Hospitalized Then Dies
- Melissa was airlifted to the hospital with a head wound and remained on life support before being taken off three days later.
- Bruno’s hand was bandaged from a bullet wound and investigators questioned how a shot through his palm hit Melissa in the head.