Ricky Gray

Mass Murderer

Ricky Gray: The Richmond Mass Murders

Overview

Ricky Javon Gray was an American mass murderer responsible for one of the most horrific crimes in Richmond, Virginia. His killing spree in January 2006 left seven people dead, including children, in two separate households. Gray, along with accomplice Ray Joseph Dandridge, terrorized families in brutal home invasions. The murders shocked the community for their cruelty and complete disregard for human life. Gray was executed by lethal injection on January 18, 2017.

The Harvey Family Murders

On January 1, 2006, Ricky Gray and Ray Dandridge invaded the South Richmond home of the Harvey family, a well-known and loved family in the community. The Harveys were preparing to host a New Year’s Day party when the killers attacked. They were held captive, tied up, and then brutally murdered before their house was set on fire in an attempt to cover up the crimes.

• Bryan Harvey, 49 – Indie musician and father
• Kathryn "Katie" Harvey, 39 – Co-owner of a local gift store
• Stella Harvey, 9 – Daughter
• Ruby Harvey, 4 – Daughter

The Baskerville-Tucker Murders

Less than a week later, on January 6, 2006, Gray and Dandridge struck again. This time, they targeted the home of Ashley Baskerville’s family in Richmond. Ashley was known to the killers and had been involved with them before. The crime was equally brutal, with three more innocent lives taken.

• Ashley Baskerville, 21 – Former acquaintance of Gray and Dandridge
• Mary Baskerville-Tucker, 46 – Ashley’s mother
• Percyell Tucker, 55 – Ashley’s stepfather

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Confirmed Victims: (7)

Bryan Harvey 49 yr old Male

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2006 Richmond spree murders - Wikipedia

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