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Ashley Schutza

Death by Force
Case Description
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Ashley Schutza, a 41-year-old Caucasian woman from Watkinsville, Georgia, tragically lost her life on December 28, 2021. She was found deceased at her home, alongside her life partner, Benjamin Smith. The couple was discovered with gunshot wounds, and the incident was immediately classified as a double homicide. Ashley Schutza was a dedicated surgical technician at Athens Eye Doctors and Surgeons and had a background in funeral services, having earned her degree from Gupton-Jones College of Mort ...Read More
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  • https://www.onlineathens.com/story/news/crime/2021/12/28/oconee-county-shooting-leaves-two-dead-suspect-arrested-clarke-co/9032231002/
  • WGXA: Sheriff: 20-year-old Georgia man arrested after allegedly killing mother, stepfather
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    Victim Details

    Ashley Schutza

    Female

    White / Caucasian

    Watkinsville

    GA

    2021-12-28

    42

    Ashley

    Schutza

    11/06/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    I've been following this case closely, and my heart goes out to Ashley Schutza's friends and family.... ...Read More
    12/18/2024
    I’ve been thinking a lot about the impact this tragedy must have had on Ashley Schutza's coworkers... ...Read More
    03/09/2023
    It's incredibly upsetting to think about the two young children who were in the home during such a h... ...Read More
    03/06/2023
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