Madison Precinct detectives are investigating the brutal murder of Melissa Hamilton, 50, inside her workplace at Crossroads Counseling, 521 Gallatin Pike South, where she was the assistant director.
Hamilton facilitated a group counseling session Tuesday night at Crossroads which concluded at 7:30 p.m. It was not uncommon for her to conduct individual counseling following the group session.
Hamilton’s husband contacted police at 6 a.m. after he awoke and found that his wife had not returned home. Responding officers found Hamilton’s body a short time later inside the business with obvious signs of trauma.
Hamilton’s vehicle, a Ford Focus, was found parked near the front door of the business.
Anyone with information about Hamilton’s murder is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at 615-742-7463.