U.S. Marshals Seek Woman in Child Abuse Death Case, $5,000 Reward Offered

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The U.S. Marshals Service is actively searching for Ashley Nicole Franklin, who is wanted in connection with a child abuse case resulting in death in Washington County, Maryland. A reward of up to $5,000 is being offered for information leading to her apprehension. Franklin failed to appear for her sentencing on August 13, 2025, for a conviction related to the death of her 10-month-old daughter.

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According to information provided by the U.S. Marshals Service, Franklin was found guilty by a jury for events that transpired in 2021, where she abused her infant daughter, leading to the child’s death. Following her conviction, Franklin was released on a $5,000 bond and subsequently failed to appear for her sentencing hearing on August 13, 2025. A bench warrant was then issued by the Circuit Court for Washington County, Maryland. A sentencing hearing proceeded in her absence, and she was sentenced to 100 years of incarceration.

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The U.S. Marshals Service has indicated that Ashley Nicole Franklin is a Black female, born on November 10, 1986, making her 39 years old. She is described as being 5 feet 07 inches tall and weighing approximately 160 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. A photograph of Franklin was taken on March 5, 2024. She was last seen in Hagerstown, Maryland, on August 13, 2025. Franklin has a history of fleeing to the Atlanta, Georgia, area and is also known to have ties to Maryland, Washington D.C., and Virginia.

Individuals with any information regarding Ashley Nicole Franklin’s whereabouts are urged to contact the U.S. Marshals Service. Tips can be submitted by phone to 1-877-WANTED2 (1-877-926-8332), via the website at usmarshals.gov/tips, or by email to USMSTips@usdoj.gov. Deputy U.S. Marshal John Dugan can also be contacted directly at (202) 836-0469. Law enforcement officers are advised to verify any active warrant through the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) before any arrest.

Article by Ken Buckler, based upon information from U.S. Marshals Service

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