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Ava Richardson

Case from Bridgeton, MO dated Jan 16, 2021

Victim Details

Name

Ava Richardson

Gender

Female

Race

Black / African American

City

Bridgeton

State

MO

Date Of Death

2021-01-16

Age At Death

2

First Name

Ava

Last Name

Richardson

Last Updated

07/26/2026

Case Description

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In January 2021, a heart-wrenching story unfolded in Bridgeton, Missouri, culminating in the tragic death of a young girl named Ava Richardson. Ava, who was just two years old, was found deceased alongside her 37-year-old mother, Kanishia Richardson, in what authorities determined to be a murder-suicide. The grim discovery was made on January 16, 2021, inside their vehicle, which was parked at an apartment complex on Nottingham Lane.

The series of events leading to this tragic outcome beg ...

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Links to Additional Sources (6)

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STLtoday.com: Bridgeton woman shot toddler then herself in murder-suicide, police say

Missing mom, daughter found dead inside SUV - KSDK

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Forum Posts (3)

Did anyone else read about the candlelight vigil held for Ava and her mom, Kanisha? I wasn't able to... ...Read More
11/07/2024

Has anyone looked into how the community is coming together after Ava's and Kanisha's tragic deaths?... ...Read More
03/10/2024

Hey everyone,
I've been thinking about the tragic case of Ava and Kanisha Richardson, and I want... ...Read More
11/06/2023

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