Ashley McArthur used to work as a crime scene investigator. But her life changed forever when she was found guilty of murdering her friend, Taylor Wright. This shocked many people because Ashley’s job was to help solve crimes, not commit them.
What Happened?
Taylor Wright, a former police officer and private investigator, was close friends with Ashley. In 2017, Taylor disappeared after spending time with Ashley. Later, Taylor’s remains were found on a farm that belonged to Ashley’s family. A special bullet necklace helped identify her body.
The police found out that Ashley had taken $34,000 from Taylor and tried to hide it. She was accused of killing Taylor to cover up the missing money. During the trial, people said Ashley bought things like concrete and soil that might have been used to hide evidence.
The Court’s Decision
In 2019, Ashley was convicted of first-degree murder. This means the court found that she planned and carried out the killing. She was sentenced to life in prison and has to serve at least 25 years. Besides this, she was also found guilty of stealing money from her family’s business and got seven more years in jail for that.
Ashley tried to appeal, which means she asked a higher court to review her case, but in 2021, the court decided to keep her sentence.
Life Behind Bars
Now, Ashley is serving her time at Lowell Correctional Institution in Florida. Prison life is very different from her old life as a crime scene investigator. She has to follow strict rules and live with other inmates.
Her case got a lot of attention because of her unusual background and the betrayal of her friend. It was even featured on TV shows that talk about real crimes.
What’s Next?
Ashley will stay in prison for many years to come. Her life story is a reminder of how someone’s choices can change everything, not only for themselves but also for the people around them.
Many people still remember Taylor Wright and hope for justice. Meanwhile, Ashley serves her sentence, paying the price for her actions.
