More than a headline
At the time that Eden died, she was facing charges of second degree murder. Her partner died after an altercation in Massey, Ont., southwest of Sudbury. She was out on bail when she overdosed.
Burch said her mother had been in an abusive relationship, and this time she fought back. She died before her case went to trial, and nothing was ever proven in court.
Melissa Eden died in November from a fentanyl overdose. (Sarah MacMillan/CBC) I just want people to know not to believe all the headlines they see, because people are more than a headline, Burch said.