Mid-week Mini | Missing Mother, Blood Evidence Links Ex-Boyfriend to Alleged Murder | DeAndre Booker

In this true crime story of Love and Murder: Heartbreak to Homicide, AI Jane takes you through the case of Ashley LaShay Elkins, a 30-year-old mother of two who mysteriously vanished from Warren, Michigan, on January 2, 2025. What began as a missing persons investigation quickly spiraled into a murder case as authorities turned their attention to her ex-boyfriend, DeAndre Booker, whose unsettling behavior and suspicious actions raise red flags.As AI Jane recounts the timeline of events leading up to Ashley's disappearance, we learn about the disturbing circumstances surrounding her last known whereabouts, including strange texts sent from her phone and the discovery of a significant amount of blood in Booker's apartment. Despite the absence of Ashley's body, investigators are determined to build a strong case against Booker, who now faces multiple charges, including first-degree premeditated murder.Then AI Jessica and Jensen takes you into their thoughts on how a case, containing no body, could possibly work.They talk about the challenges prosecutors may face in securing a conviction without the victim's remains. What evidence will they rely on, and can they convince a jury of Booker's guilt? Tune in to hear more about this story and the impact of domestic violence on families left in the wake of such tragedies.What are your thoughts on this case? Do you believe the prosecution has enough evidence to secure a conviction without a body? Share your thoughts in the comments below.Don't forget to subscribe to our podcast for more true crime stories and updates. If you want to support Love and Murder, you can join our Patreon for bonus episodes, case extras, and more at patreon.com/loveandmurder. You can also sign up for free if you're not ready to become a paid subscriber.Follow us on social media for more true crime content and updates.Share this episode with everyone you know and help us grow the Love and Murder community! **********************************************************************************HOW TO SUPPORT LOVE AND MURDER:🧃Buy me a coffee (or an apple juice)🧃:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/loveandmurderYou can now join Love and Murder's Supporter's Club in one of 3 places:1. Patreon (✨✨best option for more extras✨✨)www.patreon.com/loveandmurder2. Spreaker (choose the premium feature)https://www.spreaker.com/show/love-and-murder3. Substackhttps://bit.ly/LaM-Substack********************************************Rate, Share, Subscribe!🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟Want to hear about a specific true crime case?Email me at [email protected] here: https://forms.gle/K513K8wCdRbU6syz5👉WHERE ELSE CAN YOU LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE?👈https://murderandlove.com/love-and-murder-links/Follow on Social MediaInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/lovemurderpodcastAftershow True Crime Communityhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/landmfanpageMusic:℗ lesfreemusicBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/love-and-murder-heartbreak-to-homicide--4348896/support.