Crime Solvers Central
CSC
263 Cases Solved. Advancing justice for missing persons, unsolved homicides, unidentified and unclaimed remains.
Mila Ball death by force case profile photo

Mila Ruth Ball

Case from Luverne, AL dated Aug 26, 2002

Victim Details

Mila Ruth Ball

Female

Luverne

AL

2002-08-26

65

Mila

Ruth Ball

Yes

07/03/2026

Case Description

Any updates on this case? Let us know!
In the quiet, rural community of Rutledge, near Luverne, Alabama, the tranquility was shattered in late August of 2002. Mila Ruth Ball, a 62-year-old woman, became the matriarch of a family devastated by a brutal act of violence. On August 26th, she, along with five other family members, were found shot to death at their isolated farm. This horrific event marked one of the worst multiple-victim homicides in the state's history. The other victims were her 35-year-old daughter, Joann Ball; Joann's ...
MEMBER ACCESS

Continue reading the complete case summary

Unlock the full case narrative for Mila Ruth Ball, all available source links, additional videos, and member discussions.

Unlock Full Case Access — $3.97/month
Cancel anytime.
Already a member? Log in

Links to Additional Sources (11)

See any mistakes? Let us know!
  • Man Is Charged in Massacre of 6 Family Members in Alabama
  • HARRIS JAILED, TEEN CONSIDERED A WITNESS Charges filed in ...
    • MEMBER ACCESS

    Unlock 9 additional sources

    View the complete collection of available reporting and reference links for this case.

    View All Case Sources — $3.97/month
    Cancel anytime.
    Already a member? Log in

    Latest News

    View All

    Forum Posts (3)

    Hey everyone,

    I've been following the Rutledge case for a while now, and I can't stop thi... ...Read More
    11/24/2024
    I keep thinking about the impact that Westley Harris's actions must have had on Janice Denise Ball. ... ...Read More
    06/17/2024
    Over the years, I've spent quite some time trying to understand incidents like the Rutledge shooting... ...Read More
    03/01/2023
    MEMBER ACCESS

    Join the discussion for Mila Ruth Ball

    Read full forum posts and contribute to this case discussion.

    Unlock forum access — $3.97/month
    Already a member? Log in

    Other Cases from Luverne, Alabama

    Joanne Ball death by force case in Luverne, AL

    Joanne Ball

    Death: Aug 26, 2002
    In the late summer of 2002, a wave of shock and horror swept through the quiet community of Luverne, e ...Read More