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Ashley Althea Valentine-Merrival

Death by Force
Case Description
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On a crisp autumn day, the life of a young Native American woman, Ashley Althea Valentine-Merrival, was tragically cut short. At the age of 21, the female from Pine Ridge, South Dakota, was killed on November 9, 2023. Her death occurred near Oglala, a community nestled within the expansive plains of South Dakota. In the initial days following the discovery of her body, the circumstances surrounding her death were shrouded in mystery, leaving a community to grapple with the sudden and violent los ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Ashley Althea Valentine-Merrival

    Female

    Native American / American Indian

    Pine Ridge

    SD

    2023-11-09

    21

    Ashley

    Althea Valentine-Merrival

    Yes

    11/05/2025

    Forum Posts (2)
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    07/16/2024
    I've been deeply moved by the community's response to Ashley Althea Valentine-Merrival's tragic pass... ...Read More
    12/11/2023
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