Editing Mel Ignatow (section)

== Background ==
Mel Ignatow and Brenda Schaeffer had been in a relationship for two years at the time of the murder. Eventuallu, Schaeffer began to complain about Ignatow's abusive nature and had plans to end the relationship. Ignatow later learned of these intentions and became enraged.

With the intetion of murdering Schaeffer, Ignatow brought upon the help of his former girlfriend, [[Mary Ann Shore]]. After the preparation for the murder which included, "scream-testing" Mary's house and digging the eventual grave. They were ready to put their plan into action.