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id: 10e4809459
section: safety
first_reported: 2026-11-07 17:56 CST
updated: 2026-11-07 20:29 CST
status: reported
outlets: 2
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# Former Shelby County judge Melissa Boyd has died

Former Shelby County Criminal Court Judge Melissa Boyd has died, family and officials confirmed, The Daily Memphian reported.

Section: [Public Safety](/memphis/section/safety.md) · Entities: [Melissa Boyd](/memphis/wiki/melissa-boyd.md)

## Coverage

- [Action News 5 WMC (NBC)](https://www.actionnews5.com/2026/11/07/sources-confirm-death-former-shelby-co-judge-melissa-boyd/), 2026-11-07 17:56 CST: Sources confirm death of former Shelby Co. Judge Melissa Boyd
- [The Daily Memphian](https://dailymemphian.com/article/68381), 2026-11-07 20:29 CST: Controversial former judge who resigned from bench has died

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