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Case Description
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Ashley "Charlie" Ridge, a 30-year-old mother of four from Muskegon, Michigan, tragically lost her life on October 6, 2022. She was found dead in her driveway from a gunshot wound to the head. The incident occurred near Laketon Avenue and Getty Street in Muskegon. Ridge's death was a result of a family dispute that escalated into violence.

The investigation quickly led to the arrest of 62-year-old Phillip Smith, who was identified as Ridge's estranged former father-in-law. Witnesses repo ...Read More
Victim Details

Ashley Charlie Ridge

Female

White / Caucasian

Muskegon

MI

2022-10-06

30

Ashley

Charlie Ridge

12/01/2025