Ashley Nicole Schaeffer, a 35-year-old woman from Diboll, Texas, was tragically found dead on July 24, 2022, in the early morning hours on Burkhalter Hollow. Her death was ruled a homicide during the initial investigation. The Angelina County Sheriff's Office, along with the Texas Rangers and the Texas Department of Public Safety, conducted a thorough investigation that led to the arrest of three individuals: Breana Green, Victor Lee , and Wade Finley.
All three have been charged with murder.
The investigation revealed that the weapon used in Ashley's death was recovered from a body of water with the assistance of a dive team from the Texas Department of Public Safety. The sheriff's office issued search warrants and gathered substantial evidence linking the suspects to the crime. The case remains ongoing, and authorities continue to seek any additional information that may aid in the prosecution of those involved.
The tragic loss of Ashley Schaeffer has deeply affected her family and the community, and the investigation continues to unfold as the legal process moves forward.
