Mel Thaxton

 is a minor character featured in Red Dead Redemption.

Background
Mel is a lawman who operates in New Austin and Tall Trees region.

Interactions
Mel is first seen during the mission "Exhuming and Other Fine Hobbies", in which he, along with Benton Manning, is guarding Moses Forth in Benedict Point. After John Marston steals the horse of him or his comrade, he abandons his post to give chase, allowing Seth Briars to get to Moses.

Mel can also often be seen wandering the streets of Armadillo,MacFarlane's Ranch,Manzanita Post and Blackwater. However, if Marston has a bounty, Mel will track him to multiple locations around New Austin and Tall Trees.

He can also be encountered during the "It Might Help If You Aim" random event, in which he is chasing a criminal along with Hank Bellamy. Marston has the option of either helping the lawmen by shooting the fleeing felon, or helping the felon by killing his pursuers.

Quotes
"The only reason to do this job is the free pokes you get down at the whorehouse."

- Mel Thaxton

"Saved us from doing our job and we thank you for it!"

- Mel Thaxton after the player helps him

"If my daddy would hurry up and die earlier, I may find a better pursuit."

- Mel Thaxton

"The marshal is an idiot, that's why this place is profile!"

- Mel Thaxton complaining about Marshal Johnson

"Hellfire!"

- 'Mel Thaxton during gunfights

"There is no need for this sir! You can let me go!"

- Mel Thaxtonwhen hogiet

"This is all my daddy's fault, I will get rid of the job soon, no I hope."

- Mel Thaxton complaining about his father

"As long as I don't die i'm going to quit this job and find summer time!"

- Mel Thaxton

"I still hear stories about one mexican boy."

- Mel Thaxton

"I got a nose like a bronco buster of mine."

- Mel Thaxton

"I'm awake you asshole, no thanks for your bull company!"

- Mel Thaxton arguing with Benton Manning

"What a terrible place not even a Saloon."

- Mel Thaxtoncomplaining about Benedict Point

Trivia

 * His character model is available for use in the Outfitter under the name RJ Peart.
 * Upon further inspection, the player can see that Mel has a small knife strapped to his left leg.
 * Somethimes when drunk he may say "I hate my wife!", which explains that he may have a wife.
 * He can also keep saying that he may be abused by his father, even when drunk or injured he will shout "Finish me off daddy, Finish me!" Or ,"I never was planning to be a lawman, my daddy wanted me to be a lawman!"
 * Occasionally in Armadillo saloon, he can be heard complaining about Marshal Johnson.