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The problem is, something such as killing a man becomes mundane in this work.
Mel Thaxton on being a lawman


Mel Thaxton is a minor character featured in Red Dead Redemption.

Background[]

Mel is a professional lawman who operates in the New Austin and lower Tall Trees regions. He can often be found in Armadillo engaging in patrol duties with Alden Renshaw.

According to some of his quotes, he's on bad terms with his father, likely stemming from childhood abuse.[1]

He seems to genuinely hate his profession, with parts of his dialogue admitting that he dislikes shooting people, blames his father for pushing him to serve in law enforcement, often badmouths his superiors and colleagues, secretly longs for the day he can quit, appreciates that federal agents are doing his job for him, and often takes advantage of his position for free drinks and servicing by prostitutes.

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 a locked room at Benedict Point while they wait for a transport. 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 be found working as a lawman in Armadillo, MacFarlane's Ranch, Manzanita Post, and Blackwater. He is also a frequent drinker at the saloon in Armadillo. However, if Marston has a high enough bounty, Mel will join other lawmen in tracking him to multiple locations around New Austin and Tall Trees.

He can also be encountered during the "It Might Help If You Aim" random encounter, in which he is chasing a random criminal alongside Hank Bellamy or Victor Mansilla. Marston has the option of either helping the lawmen by shooting the felon dead or helping the felon by killing his pursuers. Either choice will affect the player's Honor.

Quotes[]

The only reason to do this job is the free pokes you get down at the whorehouse.
Mel Thaxton
Saved us doing our jobs and we thank you for it.
Mel Thaxton after the player helps him
If my daddy had hurried up and died earlier, I might have been able to find a better pursuit.
Mel Thaxton
The Marshal's an idiot, that's this place’s problem.
Mel Thaxton complaining about Marshal Johnson
Hellfire!
Mel Thaxton during gunfights
There is no need for this sir! You can let me go!
Mel Thaxton when hogtied
This is all my daddy's fault, I'll be rid of the job soon though, I hope.
Mel Thaxton complaining about his father.
I'mma quit this job and live the easy life.
Mel Thaxton conversing about his life.
I heard the Marshal shares his bed with young Mexican boys.
Mel Thaxton gossiping about the Marshal Leigh Johnson.
I got a nose for falsehoods, mind.
Mel Thaxton responding to a conversation.
I'm awake you asshole, no thanks for your dull company!
Mel Thaxton arguing with Benton Manning
What a terrible place, not even a Saloon.
Mel Thaxton complaining about Benedict Point
Whoever built you knew what he were doing.
Mel Thaxton greeting a woman.
This whole organization stinks! And the Marshal's to blame.
Mel Thaxton complaining about Marshal Johnson
I never wanted to be the law, Daddy…
Mel Thaxton when injured.
I sure hope that the federals will take over so I can put my feet up.
Mel Thaxton in a conversation.
Please, don't make me go to work.
Mel Thaxton when threatened.
I hate my life!
Mel Thaxton when drunk
Interesting!
Mel Thaxton when witnessing a fight
Ain't my problem!
Mel Thaxton upon seeing a body
Okay daddy, you win.
Mel Thaxton conversing about his life.
*Whistles*
Mel Thaxton when witnessing a fight

Trivia[]

  • His character model is available for use in the Outfitter under the name RJ Peart.
  • Upon further inspection, the player may see that Mel has a small knife strapped to his left leg. He can be seen cleaning or inspecting his knife at a campsite in Manzanita Post, similar to Monroe Carver.
  • Occasionally, in the Armadillo saloon, he can be heard complaining about Marshal Johnson.
  • He wears the same outfit as Phillip Ross, only with different colors.
  • Mel is one of the only law officers, aside from Blackwater's police officers, who will engage in conversations with other NPCs.
  • In Undead Nightmare, an undead model of him appears on a loading screen in Tall Trees. Despite this, his undead model does not appear in the final game.

Gallery[]

References[]

  1. Mel Thaxton: "This is all my daddy's fault, I will get rid of the job soon, no I hope." - "If my daddy would hurry up and die earlier, I may find a better pursuit." - "Okay daddy, you win."

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