A WOMAN took her own life on a Greek holiday with her boyfriend, an inquest heard just days after sharing photos from the “stunning” trip.
Melissa Cross, 23, was staying at the four-star Golden Sun hotel in the resort of Kalamaki on the island of Zakynthos.
Melissa Cross took her own life on holiday[/caption]
She had posted a string of photos before the tragedy[/caption]
An inquest heard she sent her family a goodbye message before she was found dead on September 25, 2023.
It came just days after Melissa, from Merthyr Tydfil, South Wales, had shared a string of holiday photos on her social media.
She could be seen visiting various beaches and riding quad bikes with boyfriend.
In one string of pictures, Melissa wrote: “Most beautiful morning seeing the turtles and visiting the blue caves, absolutely obsessed with how clear the water is out here.”
She also posted various clips from across the island, saying: “Seen the most stunning views today and visited 5 different beaches.”
Coroner Kerrie Burge recorded a conclusion of suicide at the inquest in Pontypridd, South Wales.
She said: “There had been no previous indications that Melissa would harm herself but Melissa had sent a goodbye message to her family explaining her thoughts and intentions.
“On the balance of probabilities it is more likely than not that Melissa intended to take her own life by her actions.”
Tributes flooded in for care worker Melissa following the tragedy.
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Her sister said: “Melissa, my kind caring and amazing baby sister. I miss you every second of every day. My world will never be the same again.
“I’ve loved you all of your life, and I will love and miss you for the rest of mine.”
Another family member said: “Melissa, my beautiful gorgeous Auntie Mel. I love and miss you so much more than anything.
“We’ve made so many amazing memories together over the years. We were so close with each other. Rest in pure paradise Melissa.”
If you are affected by any of the issues raised in this article, please call the Samaritans for free on 116123.
Melissa was staying in the four-star Golden Sun hotel with her boyfriend[/caption]
She was discovered dead in September 2023[/caption]
Tributes flooded in for Melissa following her death[/caption]