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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
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
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Ashley Charlie Ridge
Female
White / Caucasian
Muskegon
MI
2022-10-06
30
Ashley
Charlie Ridge
12/01/2025
Forum Posts (3)
Did anyone else find Smith's behavior in the courtroom disturbing? During his sentencing, when the f... ...Read More
09/13/2024
09/13/2024
It's so saddening to think about the ripple effects of Ashley "Charlie" Ridge’s loss on those litt... ...Read More
09/30/2023
09/30/2023
I can't stop thinking about how our justice system handles plea agreements in cases as serious as As... ...Read More
04/11/2023
04/11/2023
