In the winter of 2021, the life of 29-year-old Ashley Bratton was tragically cut short in a violent act that also claimed the life of 31-year-old Ramone Robinson. On the night of Friday, February 12th, Jackson, Mississippi police were called to a residence on Garland Avenue where they discovered the bodies of Bratton and Robinson. Both victims had sustained multiple gunshot wounds, and their deaths were ruled a double homicide.
The initial investigation by the Jackson Police Department was met with a lack of immediate leads, leaving the motive for the killings unclear. In the days and weeks that followed, authorities appealed to the public for any information that might lead to the apprehension of those responsible for this crime. Despite their efforts, no suspects have been publicly identified or arrested in connection with the murders of Ashley Bratton and Ramone Robinson.
The case of this double homicide is emblematic of the challenges faced by law enforcement in Jackson, a city that has contended with a significant number of homicides. The investigation into the deaths of Ashley Bratton and Ramone Robinson remains open and unsolved, leaving their families and the community awaiting answers and the delivery of justice.
