Crime & Safety

Daughter Accused of Abusing Mom, 80

Melissa Blue was charged with cruelty to elderly after police found her 80-year-old mother in need of immediate medical attention.

Melissa Blue, 49, was arrested and charged with felony cruelty to elderly, according to a press release from the .

Police responded to an injured person call at 2375 Delk Rd. around 3 a.m. Upon arrival officers discovered bed-ridden Evelyn Blue, 80, in need of medical attention.  

Evelyn Blue was transported to  and is being treated for injuries consistent with neglect, according to the release.

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The victim’s daughter, Melissa Blue, was placed under arrest and transported to the Cobb County Adult Detention Center.


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