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Case Description
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On June 16, 2016, 14-year-old Ariel Ratliff was tragically killed in her home in Houston, Texas. The incident occurred around 2:45 a.m. in the 15100 block of Alkay Street. Ariel was shot in the head and died at the scene. Her mother, Sandtrece Ratliff, 44, was also shot and later pronounced dead at Ben Taub General Hospital.
The suspect in this case is Ariel's father, Michael Ratliff, 43. Initially, Michael claimed he shot his wife and daughter in self-defense, stating that they attacked ...Read More
The suspect in this case is Ariel's father, Michael Ratliff, 43. Initially, Michael claimed he shot his wife and daughter in self-defense, stating that they attacked ...Read More
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Ariel Ratliff
Female
Black / African American
Houston
TX
2016-06-16
15
Ariel
Ratliff
11/17/2025
Forum Posts (3)
I’ve been following this devastating case from the beginning, and my heart goes out to Ariel’s s... ...Read More
12/28/2024
12/28/2024
I can't shake the thought about the FaceTime call Ariel was on that night. Imagine being the friend ... ...Read More
11/08/2023
11/08/2023
I'm just so saddened by reading about Ariel's case. As I think about it, I can't help but reflect on... ...Read More
05/26/2023
05/26/2023
