James Addie was convicted in 2021 of first-degree murder and armed criminal action for the death of Molly Watson.
Melanie Addie was married to James Addie, while at the same time he was having an extramarital affair with Molly Watson in 2018.
Addie was in a seven-year relationship with Watson and was engaged to marry her two days after he killed her. He was sentenced in July to life in prison.
Monroe County: Who Is James Addie?
James Addie was married for 23 years to his wife Melanie Addie. At the same time, he was having a relationship with Molly Watson, and he managed to carry on for seven long years.
Melanie didn’t have any idea about his dark secret. She told 20/20, “It didn’t seem right. This was not my life.” He maintained his innocence but, Melanie believed he could murder.
She said, “He was a pretty selfish person… He could be controlling and intimidating… it could be challenging,” “It just seemed like something he would do to fix a problem.”
Melanie never suspected her husband was having an affair and thought her ex-husband was dedicated to his family. The couple has two kids, Emma and Ben.
Sometimes when he reached home late and was questioned by Melanie he would not clarify but conclude the management. The day when he murdered Watson he was normal.
He slept snoring like having a sound sleep when the police officer reached their home and, arrest him. Melanie filed for a divorce after he got arrested.
Why Did James Addie Murder Molly Watson?
James Addie and Molly Watson met while working at the Moberly Area Correctional Center in Moberly, Missouri. Addie had been a corrections officer at the prison.
Their relationship turned into a romantic affair, and they carried on for seven years. His lies made Watson lose her life. Watson’s family never liked Addie as they get bad vibes from him.
Addie informed Watson’s family that he divorced his former wife, and later she died from injuries suffered in a car accident. They secured their marriage license.
What Is James Addie Age?
James Addie is 56 years old man. He was in a relationship with Molly Watson, who has been absolute, 100% in love with her fiance James Addie.
They met while working at a local correctional center, but the giddy bride would never make it down the aisle. She was shot to death and left on a dark, rural road in Missouri backcountry.
Watson was 35 years old woman who was excited to get married but got shot two days before her wedding. During the investigation, it was observed that Addie was not the person he pretended to be.
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