Ashton Butler

Murdered
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Ashton Butler, a 26-year-old resident of Detroit, was found dead on April 5, 2017. His body was discovered in the trunk of a car parked in a vacant lot in Southwest Detroit. The police investigation revealed that Butler had suffered gunshot wounds prior to his body being hidden in the car, highlighting a deliberate attempt by the perpetrators to conceal the crime. The discovery of Butler’s body brought anguish to his family, who described him as a father of three, emphasizing the deep impact h ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Ashton Butler

    March 28, 2022

    Male

    African-American / Black

    Detroit

    MI

    2017-04-05

    26

    Ashton

    Butler

    10/25/2024


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