The Disappearance of Ashley Elkins | Vinnie Politan Investigates

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00:00 The Disappearance of Ashley Elkins | Vinnie Politan Investigates 02:32 Why is Deandre Booker the Primary Suspect? 17:41 What Was Going On In Their Relationship? 25:20 Where is Ashley Elkins? 36:56 How is Ashley's Family Holding Up? #CourtTV - Watch Vinnie Politan Investigates with Vinnie Politan Weeknights MORE HERE: www.courttv.com/trials/vinnie-politan-investigates/?

[@m.g.2645]

@CourtTV ✨Thank you for bringing us Ashley Elkins' story💗⚖️

[@rosemiller4622]

You didn't post the gofundme link

[@michaelhoggarth89]

Mrs H 🇬🇧 ... Deandre is simply a jealous monster who took the life of a beautiful young Mother who's children will grow up without her ... HEINOUS creature... RIP Ashley .. Hugs & love to her boy's...👣💔😥

[@danyellecarter]

So rare to see a black woman’s missing story featured on such a huge platform besides Black Girls Gone Missing. So grateful more of our stories are being featured.

[@907livin]

@@danyellecarter 🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@MsBenitaButrell]

Agree 💯 As much as I hate to hear about these stories happening to anyone, bringing these stories to light can and will help find many missing ppl and bring justice to the perps. Praying for this Ashley, her family, and loved ones… especially Ashley’s little boys 🙏🏾❤️

[@brittanyb5942]

I agree!

[@tippacanoehenderson4411]

I agree 💜

[@NatzTalk]

Sadly, this was my VERY first thought.

[@deescott8312]

Thank you for spotlighting missing black women 🎉

[@leileiholloman850]

🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@m.g.2645]

✨There's nothing stronger than a Mother's intuition💗

[@fredajordan5704]

Yes indeed, I wished kids would listen to their parents, even if they older. A mother knows, but kids mostly think they know it better....

[@leelee6850]

Nothing but God himself!

[@MsBenitaButrell]

It’s spine chilling ❤️‍🩹

[@brittanyb5942]

She has a premonition!

[@Paige_Cammack]

@@m.g.2645 we are so in tuned with our kids ie real mothers talk to our kids multiple times a day so we know how our kids speak and text

[@susanwilliams4953]

Her mother's sorrow & grief. Justice for Ashley & her family.

[@angie-kbm]

@@susanwilliams4953 breaks my heart. She was so beautiful.

[@deenak79]

My daughter is living with an abusive man. She’s called the police on him twice. She fled from him and came home to me for 2 months. She went back, they’re in counseling together and separate. I told him to his face…if she ever disappears or something happens to her….You will be held accountable and I will tell the police that you did it. His ugly mug dropped. I just pray now for daughters safety and this man’s she with to wake up and appreciate the woman she is. Shes in God’s hand now. I’ve said and done everything I can.

[@BeachButterfly22]

Yeah I understand completely. It’s difficult situation to be in. I wish the best for you and your daughter. I was in dv 34 yrs ago. my daughter in same position. I told him he won’t be on the earth if he touches her again. Time will tell .I’m willing to do a few yrs jail if need be.

[@fredajordan5704]

You are such a good parent, you can`t do anymore...Hope your daughter listens to you regarding thiss matter....Sometime indeed these jerks can be intimittated by brothers parents, male figures etc. that defend the young woman, they all cowards.

[@Sup3rB4dVideos]

​@@fredajordan5704no that's how you get her killed

[@StraightouttaBaltimore]

Lord I pray for her protection. Please tell her to get a gun license ASAP and don’t let him know she has a gun. But continue to make reports.

[@deescott8312]

Tell her to leave immediately. Go to a domestic violence shelter or relocate to another state and don’t tell anyone where she is going . He will never change it will only get worse

[@lafordgirl7549]

Break ups should not be fatal!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@lario1030]

@@lafordgirl7549 hell nahh dudes be simps💯

[@lafordgirl7549]

@@lario1030 true.

[@TanzaniaLongroad]

Simps Believe in FOREVER Reason y Women Should Advoid Marriage

[@AaliyahLuvv]

EGO

[@eagledice2008]

Just donated but this is absolutely heartbreaking I wish men would stop killing Mothers please give us a chance to raise our kids please😢😢😢

[@Immastudrespctvly9432]

Amen 0:30

[@Lisa-hc3uq]

@eagledice2008 Your words are so true, if only it was that simple, but you have to think about the mindset of an unhealthy individual. A man, a woman, if they are abusive, sociopathic, a narcissist, etc., they don't care about you, or the kids, the other parent / children dynamics, etc. Their mindset is full on control and manipulation. It's as though they have blinders on and the only thing that matters most to them is what they see straight off in the distance and that's you. Someone they can manipulate and control..like an object they can mess with and have control / power over. You're not supposed to make decisions on your own, do anything on your own, nothing. You're not supposed to be independent of them at all. Once they see this is happening, they start to unravel. The other persons normal reaction is to feel threatened and to get away before they harm you. This is the most dangerous time to leave them. Let's hope for the sake of Ashley, her kids, her family and all those who love and care about her that she will be found soon and laid to rest. 🙏

[@marviagilbert7358]

Yes for god’s sake

[@brittanyb5942]

Thank you for bringing awareness to this black woman's case. It’s rare for us to get this type of coverage ❤️🙏🏾

[@cherylsmith9042]

Brilliant coverage as usual!!!

[@kennywidd]

Vinnie's topnotch! The absolute best!

[@AussieCrimeCases]

no body-no parole needs to be a worldwide thing

[@antoniogrant200]

Facts!!

[@TeeBaby888]

STRONG FACTS !!

[@npylesubway]

I live in Warren and I have been following this story very closely. My heart breaks for her family. Praying her remains are recovered so they can lay her to rest. I hope he gets everything he deserves.

[@ghettoboy2x]

💔

[@AvarASMR]

Same here

[@artetface]

I really love the fact you cover ALL walks of life Vinnie Ty! What’s going on right now is trafficking I really hope that did NOT happen. I really hope Ashley is found. Thinking of the family and her kid’s 💔

[@lasheemaford8318]

If they found blood evidence, i think you give up the thought that she's been trafficked. The man killed her, its not uncommon for black women to be murdered by their spouse or ex unfortunately. That man aint innocent!

[@antiafrosvengalis]

Damn! Can't even freak'n end a damn relationship without getting deleted. They dated for a mere, paltry year!! Yet, he took her life.

[@InsaneMovies-g1y]

These women need to Leave These men Asap who ever gets Married in 2025 is Plain dumb

[@jackhobock]

This makes sense now . I live a mile away from mccombs dump and theres 50 plus officers searching for her . Praying for her family .

[@fredajordan5704]

Oh wow, they will find her body.

[@tarlandburke272]

Vinnie ive been waiting for court TV to pick this case up because its been on everyone post, app News channels.

[@BridgetSluck]

Sending love and prayers for the Family.

[@DrWho007]

Theres something i think fundamentally wrong with the society of today. Is a breakup not enough? Or a divorce (for married couples).. why is there ever a need to un-alive a human being? Never a reason for that..

[@Maureen-q6w]

Murder

[@space7266]

This has been going on sadly for decades. If not a life time It’s is definitely not today’s society.

[@abroadlivingabroad3412]

People have always done this, itjust wasn't as easy to prove. Fortunately we've advanced in medicine & forensics & am now better at identifying crimes & murder. It may not seem like it but things are getting better. We're just hearing more about what's always been going on.

[@videoorgy]

People suck. Always have. Always will.

[@InsaneMovies-g1y]

Well Women need to Not Get married in 2025 it's to dangerous these Men can't Let Go

[@katherinejohnson7179]

I’m so sorry to hear this!!! Prayers for her family and friends and ofc praying she gets the justice she deserves!!!

[@fredajordan5704]

Yes.

[@TeeBaby888]

YES

[@resw-b8u]

the coverage of how this case and many like it has helped me make the decision to dedicate the rest of my life to investigative journalism

[@RandomBogey]

Her uncle was very well spoken and concise. Sometimes those friend/relative-of-the-victim guests are a bit of a toss up and aren’t always great at staying on point or fill their responses with a bunch of unnecessary fluff that burns limited time and have to be cut off to keep the show on track. He said exactly what he needed to say and got straight to the point

[@saraha5847]

I agree. They chose the perfect relative to represent the family in such a tragically scary time. I cannot imagine knowing that LE is looking for a body and a landfill. That has got to be one of the worst things to hear about a loved one. 💔 😢

[@sophine7189]

Well he is a prosecutor. That's why he is able to speak the way he did. Listen to him again and you can hear the Law in his voice. Her family seem like a very well put together group of people. Her mother is beautiful and strong. My prayers are with them all.😢

[@avac.2502]

@@RandomBogey , her uncle is a lawyer.

[@fredajordan5704]

Plus the fact of being publishly interview is new to most and therefore some ppl are nervous there....

[@thetenthltr]

Thank you Court TV for keeping these types of stories in the spotlight!❤

[@joeymatthysen5105]

If they don't want too tell where that person is, give them the DP !!! Instead off a pleadeal !!!

[@cindy_lou_loves_to_stitch]

So sad...her mom is being so strong. 🙏🙏💔

[@ameliareaganwright2758]

Vinnie is THE BEST!!

[@TeeBaby888]

YES INDEED 👍

[@Dee-cu8yr]

Choose better they say People fake who they are ALL THE TIME!! How can you when people have a choice to be deceitful!

[@jamesjamesnet]

So sad prayers for her family. 🙏🏿

[@MikeD313]

So sad this is happening in my Home State and All Over Our Country and it seriously needs to come to a stop..I Send My Love Prayers and Condolences to The Family and Friends of Ashley Elkins and I Hope Justice Gets Done and Served..

[@leelee6850]

Thank you for bringing light to this case!

[@edwinacaparelli9911]

Thank you Vinny for covering this case! I had not heard of it and I have my reasons for why but you and Nancy Grace and many other people are covering cases of women of color that are just equally as important as any other person.

[@velocityofgenerosity]

killed a mother and threw her in a dumpster. he is disgusting. her poor kids & her family.

[@melissanichilo8176]

This is such a tragic case. I live near Warren. It hits way too close to home. I cannot imagine the pain her children and loved ones are going through. What a beautiful woman. 😢

[@constancelee6724]

This is horrific! I live not far from Warren Michigan! When I heard about her disappearance and her mothers dream, I got goose bumps from head to toe! Nothing more real than a mother's premonition! Ashley is from a very tight-knit family, and a mom knows her own child's habits and response type when they communicate every day!! Her ex was an insecure POS that deserves to eternity where it's real hot, and I'm not talking about Florida!!! God Bless Ashley's family, especially her two baby boys🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏. This case is so sad, but I'm finding myself so angry! Such a waste of a beautiful human being!!!😢😢😢😢😢😢

[@angie-kbm]

Whats up with these insecure men up and killing women like that because they know they cant get better smh😢

[@TanzaniaLongroad]

Well Women Gotta Recognize The Signs And LEAVE IMMEDIATELY

[@redbonescorpio79]

Thank You for using your platform to highlight a missing Black Woman 🙏🏽

[@JustMe-pu3xm]

Some men nowadays are weaker than a glass of water. If a woman doesn’t want you or cheating on you just move on with your life..

[@fredajordan5704]

Yes, but if they haven`t learn how to deal with rejection as a child and had good role models, etc., they prob will act out violently. And then there a re the evil individuals, one will not get away from a psycho. Not alive.

[@JustMe-pu3xm]

@ my point exactly, some of them are weak because they are rise by a single mother and have women ways, not calling them homosexuals but just being very emotional and act on it for the moment they get upset..

[@brittanyb5942]

It’s called having low self esteem and feeling like you can’t get better and also being controlling not wanting to see her with someone else even though 9 times out of 10 he is mistreating her.

[@JustMe-pu3xm]

@ I agree but that’s awful.. I’ve been through a divorce and it wasn’t easy but guess what.. I moved on and started over again and is doing very well in life..

[@mekahughes2276]

@JustMe-pu3xm If they're raised by single mothers and have female ways then the males who fathered them are failures and partly to blame. Why didn't they teach these males how to be a man, to relate their emotions?

[@Rhonnie1234]

HE WAS JEALOUS

[@michaelhoggarth89]

Mrs H 🇬🇧 ... He is a monster... Ashley's boys are left without they Mother...👣💔😥

[@chantelbrown4752]

When will these men stop unaliving women

[@fredajordan5704]

They will not...This is going on even more often in other countries of the world....

[@cedrajarmon5749]

@@chantelbrown4752 I'm tired of it...scary to date

[@bishopdedon7281]

@@cedrajarmon5749scared to date but not scared to have a baby lol

[@lareicemonaie]

Her father was murdered recently too!!! 😭

[@brittanyb5942]

Oh my! Maybe her murder was connected to his 🤔

[@claudiajohnson2935]

Thank you for sharing her story. I pray to God that they are able to find her soon. I feel so sad for the family.

[@lindameeks9711]

Just Awful!!! PRAYERS to her 2 boys & family💔🙏🏻 Thanks, Vinnie! 1st, I've heard this brutal story. Told thoroughly, as ALWAYS!

[@snagglecat123]

VINNIE-LOVE the passion at the end!!

[@cynthiaosborne6039]

Praying they find Ashley. Prayers up for her family and children.

[@DopamineDecor]

Why are men so angry?

[@fredajordan5704]

Often cz they had bad experience with their mother or other female figure early in life....Sometime they only evil and have no control over their actions...

[@brittanyb5942]

Women and men can be evil when it comes to a break up.

[@cedrajarmon5749]

Seeking control

[@syljm515]

Her poor babies and mother. ❤❤

[@BitsOfNique]

Please cover the Na Ziyah Harris case in Wayne County MI.

[@SharvelFrench]

Na Ziyah Harris ❤ Detroit, MI. Missing since 1/9/2024

[@ginettebrockman4257]

​@@BitsOfNique I'm a Detroiter lived in both Warren & Roseville...both cases are like 7 miles apart.

[@ginettebrockman4257]

Praying for Ashley's son's & family 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿

[@MEL2theJ]

Love & Prayers

[@flygirl5175]

Good Evening 🌇 Vinnie 😃🤩🌟

[@CourtTV]

[@CarlaMoore-m2v]

Thank you for covering this story such powerful words at the end prayers going up for Ashley and her loved ones and God bless you Vinny🙏🏾

[@scorpjess84]

I'm roughly 30 miles away from Warren in Detroit, but it seems like only certain families (select few esp in Detroit) get attention on big networks like this for a reason, i don't have to go into detail iykyk... 🙏 for this beautiful woman's children and justice for her!!!

[@devpzextra]

Her uncle used to be a prosecuter

[@doriscooper]

This is devastating!! My thoughts and prayers are for the family.

[@kalpanaperry6709]

Wonder if court tv is donating to ashleys kids. I hope they lead the way . They make lots of money from these tragedies

[@fredajordan5704]

Yes.

[@hyenapack800]

Usually a missing black woman gets very little media attention and I’m pretty sure if the uncle wasn’t an retired homicide detective this wouldn’t get the attention it’s getting 💯🥲

[@ImAlxxy]

Probably should have tried googling how to delete search history before he made insane searches instead of after... what an idiot

[@joeymatthysen5105]

What a spineless scumbag!!! Love and strength too her kids family and friends ❤ God bless you and He will carry you through. 🙏🙏from South Africa 🙌

[@tiffanifloyd1552]

Good job Vinnie!!🫡🫡

[@jessicaware8982]

Plz tell the mom where her daughter remains are .

[@RoadGoose69]

What?....they haven't been found yet, how can they?

[@saraha5847]

@@RoadGoose69I’m pretty sure they’re asking the ex to just confess and tell where the body is instead of putting them through this.

[@StraightouttaBaltimore]

A BOND??? WTH No Bail should be all he got

[@mfy5528]

Thank you Vinnie

[@deforestshields4612]

Guys I don't care what anyone saying, her boyfriend done kill her,and he's lying about it,he probably got mad with her,because she told him that she didn't wont to be with him anymore, this is a domestic violence case, this just sad, praying for her family,

[@laurieoshea1695]

I'm sure it was her ex-boyfriend. Who else would do it.

[@jamesjamesnet]

You're so true

[@laurieoshea1695]

@jamesjamesnet I am!!

[@jamesjamesnet]

@@laurieoshea1695 True

[@brittanyb5942]

They said her father was recently murdered. It could be connected to that and they are framing the boyfriend. Idk 🤷🏾‍♀️

[@jamesjamesnet]

@@brittanyb5942 Not at all true friend

[@J.ded.millenial]

That final Vinny rant! More of this !! 🎉🙌🏽

[@HitmanAddict317]

What a beautiful woman. RIP ❤

[@sherleengibson8847]

Praying for Justice ⚖️🕊️ in this case 🙏🏾.

[@TheeSnitch]

trust your God voice , dreams , intuition. BF couldnt handle her breaking up with him. Im so deeply sorry . Praying for Ashley's beautiful soul.

[@Immastudrespctvly9432]

Amen 🙏🏽 to that 😢😢😢😢 35:21

[@cedrajarmon5749]

Thanks Vinnie!

[@StraightouttaBaltimore]

God Bless Her Soul, Children and Family.

[@annt946]

Momma’s always know

[@luizsouza6805]

Good Words. 👏

[@BrittanyxLetsBeNothingRecovery]

I use to live in Roseville ten blocks away from his apartment thank God we moved into an apartment in Mt Clemens we was considering moving to the low income apartments but my prayers go out for Ashleys kids an her family I'm a mom 34 years old I'm grateful to get away from my abuser bc she lefted an id like to know how he talked her into meeting him idk an I don't think she would leave with him unless being forced 😢😢😢😢😢 heartbroken prayers for the kids and her family 🙏 💔 💔 💔 😭

[@mimip4154]

❤ im so sorry for the this family and any other family in any situations 😢

[@vickialexander1528]

Sad!! Grandma needs those boys to help her and them heal..as well as rest of family❤

[@bev3199]

My prayers goes out to the family❤️❤️❤️

[@shannonwilbur5867]

Their are different zones were the rash trucks dump each one is told a zone each day so their should be a book or computer account of were that truck dumped that week that day please find her that’s a worst fear god bless the family and her poor boys I’m so sorry ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@fredajordan5704]

My deep belief is as soon as a woman becomes intimate with a man that has the traits of a psycho, controlling behaviour etc., she`s in big danger of becoming a muder victim when she tries to break up with a violent man. Since I watch so many of these sad cases, not only murders a psycho the woman but very often the children as well or other family members, it`s a very difficult and delicate topic.

[@RayaLee3]

Finally some bigger coverage

[@CeasarMathieu-hh9ff]

Her car was found near his house so she had to go to his house for whatever reason and while inside she was murdered.

[@Shonparke]

It's unlikely that she went over there, he was stalking her. The family believes that she was taken from her home

[@CeasarMathieu-hh9ff]

So how would her car end up near his house if she didn’t go over there?…

[@DDMauriac]

Hey@court tv

[@paulinekamau9633]

God intervene for this family 😭

[@Cozyandwarm-c3g]

This won't be the first dump search that they have done under the same hazards Get over it and search

[@sandrad.8205]

Justice for Ashley Elkins 🙏🏽⚘️

[@nolyegirl597]

Let’s normalize free will and raise our men to value women, therapy and addressing their insecurities. Relationships should be about partnership not ownership‼️ Ladies, manage your feelings until you logically understands the guy. Loyalty is earned because of one’s character; not the years invested. We have to stop normalizing this trauma for our children and families. May God bring comfort and peace to this family.

[@leslieseguin7021]

He is her ex-boyfriend

[@treuky]

I want to let the family know how sorry I am that they have to go through this.. This is really a real nightmare while you living, I see this type of stuff everyday on KZbin, can never wrap my head around it as being a 62 year old man.. The killing of these young beautiful ladies got to stop, can ladies be diligent in the men that you choose because there is a lot more monsters out there waiting to manipulate you.. Whatever happened to loving someone enough to let them be free.. That's a real to me.. Selfish insecure manipulating punk..

[@leogoddess1785]

Yes the uncle is the perfect spokesperson for the family. Very articulate and his ability to keep his composure in the midst of all this is amazing

[@Cozyandwarm-c3g]

All said here by these professionals is true. Been there and got away quickly and stealthily These incompetent judges practice bias by granting them bail

[@kiyahkali]

She so beautiful! God bless the family! RIP to this beautiful woman! I pray the family gets justice! 🙏🏾

[@LuvYourself_2025]

I am impressed that the investigators have made amazing, extensive progress in her case in such a short period of time and not just sweep it under the rug. He is not very bright. How dare he shake his head in denial as they were reading all of the evidence against him. He needs to admit, repent, and just man up!!!

[@tarlandburke272]

Damn he's the worst of the worst.

[@sandicorona5298]

U words mean alot to alot people out in this cruel world 🌎 ❤️‍🩹💝 u always doing an amazing job ✨️ keep it up✨️🙏🌎

[@kimberlyvalpey7158]

😢😢

[@teyanakatrell]

I heard her remains were found 💔

[@jamesjamesnet]

No remains

[@CourtTV]

Roseville Police confirmed tonight they have not found her body.

[@DDMauriac]

Hey,hey,hey everyone

[@jamesjamesnet]

Same to you hey

[@Maureen-q6w]

Hey Deb!

[@Immastudrespctvly9432]

What it do Ms Deb? 40:39 😅 40:42

[@happylife2419]

Thanks God bless

[@debbiehills9541]

😢😢😢 my condolences to her family, Lord strengthen her sons and her mother.

[@olliesolliethecollie5607]

Beyond tragic! It is sickening that an individual prioritizes his own twisted rage about being broken up with that he will murder a beautiful young mother, leaving her family devastated, and her children to never feel her arms around them again. It is, as you say, Vinnie, unfathomable and truly horrific. What the hell is wrong with these kind of monsters? He had time to think about this as he drove over to abduct Ashley. He knew what kind of mother she was. He knew how much her boys needed her m, not having their father in their life. So heartbreaking!!! SO SENSELESS!! Prayers for Ashley’s family, just devastating. 😢😢😢😢😢 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 Vinnie, your compassion and outrage for the victim, and her family always shines through these incredibly difficult investigations.

[@shenekkarogers2854]

My mother had dream my brother’s death and she called him in the room to tell him. He told her that he does not want to hear it. He died a few months after , exactly how our mom dream it.

[@brittanyb5942]

Oh my! 😢 so sorry ❤️

[@IanHandy-zh1ee]

Vinnie this is why you’re worth watching!! Every beautiful girl gets covered no one left behind!! Showcasing the amazing beauty, talent and exceptional women of all races who have fell victim to crime is the only way the future is for the people to be aware and just as concerned for all victims💋

[@cliquesnvues]

I personally know her family. 💔🙏

[@therealsongstress]

Condolences to the family

[@keektini]

WE LOVE & MISS YOU ASHLEY🙏🏿💔💔