One of the most popular reality shows in the mid-2000s was Beyond Scared Straight. The A&e series followed a bunch of delinquent teens who pride themselves on bad behavior. Their crimes range from theft, drugs, promiscuity, gang affiliation, violence, and arson. The reality series was highly praised by critics and even received a Primetime Emmy nomination for Outstanding Picture Editing for Nonfiction Programming. The show ultimately ran from 2011 – 2015 and featured over 300 teens in crime prevention programs in 29 prisons and jails across the county. Ashley Tropez was one of those profiled names. She came in at...
- 7/15/2023
- by Jeffrey Bowie Jr.
- TVovermind.com
Ashley Tropez, who appeared in an episode of A&e‘s Beyond Scared Straight, was found dead in her home in Victorville, California. The police report listed her age as 24, though other sources claim she was 28. According to the San Bernardino Sheriff’s Department, Tropez was found “suffering from traumatic injuries” by Victorville police deputies, who had responded to a report of a dead body inside a home on Friday, August 26. While details on how exactly Tropez died are still unclear, police have identified a 24-year-old suspect who is now in custody. It is believed that Tropez and the suspect knew each other and “may have been squatting at the residence.” Tropez appeared on the A&e reality show in 2011 when she was 17 years old (which would make her 28 as of 2022) for “fighting, getting in trouble and selling weed” and identifying as a gang member. The Emmy-nominated series chronicled “programs...
- 8/31/2022
- TV Insider
Ashley Tropez, who was featured on the A&e show Beyond Scared Straight, was found dead in her home in Victorville, California. She was 24.
According to a press release from the San Bernardino Sheriff’s Department, the Victorville Police Department responded to a report of a dead body inside a home on August 26.
“Upon arrival, deputies located Ashley Tropez inside the house, suffering from traumatic injuries,” reads the report.
An investigation was launched after they discovered the body and authorities identified a 24-year-old suspect who is now in custody. The release states that they believe Tropez and the suspect knew each other and “may have been squatting at the residence.”
Anyone with more information about the case is urged to contact Deputy Vanayes Quezada, Specialized Investigations Division at (909) 890-4904. Callers can remain anonymous and contact We-Tip at 800-78Crime or www.wetip.com.
Tropez appeared on the A&e reality...
According to a press release from the San Bernardino Sheriff’s Department, the Victorville Police Department responded to a report of a dead body inside a home on August 26.
“Upon arrival, deputies located Ashley Tropez inside the house, suffering from traumatic injuries,” reads the report.
An investigation was launched after they discovered the body and authorities identified a 24-year-old suspect who is now in custody. The release states that they believe Tropez and the suspect knew each other and “may have been squatting at the residence.”
Anyone with more information about the case is urged to contact Deputy Vanayes Quezada, Specialized Investigations Division at (909) 890-4904. Callers can remain anonymous and contact We-Tip at 800-78Crime or www.wetip.com.
Tropez appeared on the A&e reality...
- 8/31/2022
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
Ashley Tropez, a woman who as a teenager appeared on the reality series “Beyond Scared Straight,” died Friday in what police say is an apparent homicide. She was 24.
Tropez was discovered dead in an abandoned house in Victorville, California, on Friday morning just after 11:00 a.m. Police say her body showed signs of “traumatic injuries,” according to People.
Another woman, Alexis Call, also 24 years old, has been named as the suspect in Tropez’s death. She has been arrested and is currently detained. San Bernardino sheriff’s deputies told People that the women appear to have known one another.
No other details about Tropez’s death have been released at this time.
“Beyond Scared Straight” aired on A&e from 2011-2015. The reality series followed teenagers who had trouble with the law as they spent up to three days in prison to witness what prison life is life from actual inmates.
Tropez was discovered dead in an abandoned house in Victorville, California, on Friday morning just after 11:00 a.m. Police say her body showed signs of “traumatic injuries,” according to People.
Another woman, Alexis Call, also 24 years old, has been named as the suspect in Tropez’s death. She has been arrested and is currently detained. San Bernardino sheriff’s deputies told People that the women appear to have known one another.
No other details about Tropez’s death have been released at this time.
“Beyond Scared Straight” aired on A&e from 2011-2015. The reality series followed teenagers who had trouble with the law as they spent up to three days in prison to witness what prison life is life from actual inmates.
- 8/31/2022
- by Ross A. Lincoln
- The Wrap
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